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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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I received my shipping data report on my '70 today..had high hopes which quickly faded. Looks like my dealer is no longer around. Anyone know of this dealer or any history of when they were in business?

Capital Motors
1214 Main St.
Hartford Ct.

Google search shows that the building is gone.

My production date was 6/30/70...a late build.

Several years ago I spoke to a guy who said he was the second owner, but he doesn't remember the first owners name... I knew my car was involved in a serious accident early on in its life because the frame is spliced and the second owner confirmed that it was done prior to him. He told me that the first owner had a '71 rear clip spliced on.... I'm sure if the accident had happened in the '80's it would have been totaled. Anyway...it's an interesting story and I'd love to find the original owner and find out more. Car turned out okay though:



Thanks in advance for any info anyone can remember on the dealer!
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I used to live just outside Hartford and worked at a dealer in Hartford for a short while and do remember that Capital is no longer there.
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I used to live just outside Hartford and worked at a dealer in Hartford for a short while and do remember that Capital is no longer there.
Always my luck!
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Originally Posted by RMVette
I received my shipping data report on my '70 today..had high hopes which quickly faded. Looks like my dealer is no longer around. Anyone know of this dealer or any history of when they were in business?

Capital Motors
1214 Main St.
Hartford Ct.

Google search shows that the building is gone.

My production date was 6/30/70...a late build.

Several years ago I spoke to a guy who said he was the second owner, but he doesn't remember the first owners name... I knew my car was involved in a serious accident early on in its life because the frame is spliced and the second owner confirmed that it was done prior to him. He told me that the first owner had a '71 rear clip spliced on.... I'm sure if the accident had happened in the '80's it would have been totaled. Anyway...it's an interesting story and I'd love to find the original owner and find out more. Car turned out okay though:



Thanks in advance for any info anyone can remember on the dealer!
Hello Robert,
What is the zone and dealer numbers on your report?
Thanks,
Drew Papsun
Norwalk, CT
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Hello Robert,
What is the zone and dealer numbers on your report?
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Drew Papsun
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Dealer code 103

Zone 2

Will that help? Thanks Drew!
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Nice Vette !
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Nice Vette !
Thanks!

As with everyone on the Forum, I'd love to know the history of my car but I've come to realize that mine has gone thru too many owners for all the dots to connect.

Here's another pic with me standing in front:

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Dealer code 103

Zone 2

Will that help? Thanks Drew!
Hello Robert,
Thanks for the information.
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