I'm not sure if anyone on here has the resources or knows someone with the resources to help me, but I thought I would give it a try. I have been searching down my dad's old 1973 corvette convertible for the last several years. He bought the car new in '73 and sold it in '84 after he decided the family should come first. He still has a picture of it sitting on his desk in his office and I've always known what that car meant to him. I just didn't realize how much until I bought my car and noticed that fire in his eyes i've never seen before as he was driving it. I have been trying to find the car so I can be first in line to buy it back if it ever goes for sale. Here's my problem. The car has a 13 digit vin number, so the modern searches don't recognize it. I finally was able to talk the lady at the bmv into running the vin to see if it was still registered and it was. She was not allowed to give me any information as to where the car was located. Does anyone know a way to search this car down? Also, I'm assuming several of you guys belong to a corvette club and attend the local meets. If anyone knows of a '73 corvette convertible that is dark blue with a white soft top and/or a black hard top (assuming it is still that color), I would love to know if it is around here. The car was bought in Indiana and was registered in this state until at least '84. Any help would be appreciated. I would just like to be able to find it so I can show my dad how much I appreciate all he has done for me to make me who I am today. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.

thanks,
Bob

 

It's a long shot, but did you try the C3 Registry?
http://www.c3registry.org/

 

Yes, I did try that. Thanks for the reply though. I probably should have posted the vin. It is 1z67j3s407898

 

I'm missing something. How would locating the car show your appreciation to your Dad?

Your experience with the DMV is typcial. Condifentiality lows regulate what they can and connot tell you. At the very least you know the car is probably still around.

There are automotive detectives who, for a fee, can and do locate automobiles. Try Google and you may kick up a few.

Good luck with the hunt.

 

I know it is a long shot, but if I find it, I am planning on trying to see if it can be bought back so I can return it to him.

 

I know it's not the same, but how about a tribute car? Most of the guys I know who have tracked down their old cars have been very disappointed to see them in their current state.

 

I'm thinking that's plan B