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Old Oct 4, 2025 | 01:15 PM
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I am trying to find the 1972 Gold Corvette that I bought brand new. Vin is 1237K25521040. I have not owned this car nor seen it for 50 years.
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I am trying to find the 1972 Gold Corvette that I bought brand new. Vin is 1237K25521040. I have not owned this car nor seen it for 50 years.
You have an error in the VIN.
The first number 5 should be the letter S
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Old Oct 4, 2025 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerald Randklev
I am trying to find the 1972 Gold Corvette that I bought brand new. Vin is 1237K25521040. I have not owned this car nor seen it for 50 years.
OK, then the Vin should be 1237K2S521040.
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Old Oct 4, 2025 | 07:42 PM
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Got it. I just lifted what was on the original bill of sale -- likely typed wrong on that document?
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Originally Posted by Gerald Randklev
Got it. I just lifted what was on the original bill of sale -- likely typed wrong on that document?
Actually the first 2 should be a Z.
1Z37K2S521040
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In the slim chance that you find, my bet is that you are not gonna be happy. Are you thinking of trying to buy it back or just curious about where it is? Good luck.
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I would like to buy it back. Using the correct VIN (1Z37K2S521040) i just learned that it was last licensed in Idaho (Feb of 2013).
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