NJ - Help needed.
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NJ - Help needed.
About 11 years ago I sold my 1973 Red Vert (tan top and interior) 350 4speed, to a fellow named Joe Adrucites ( I think) pronounced Andrew-cit-ies from south Jersey. He bought and sold Vettes. I am trying to find the car again. A few years ago a friend told me he saw it at Golden Classics classic car dealer in Lakewood NJ, I havent called there but Im sure its not still there.
I know its a long shot but Im hoping someone knows this guy so I can try and track the car down.
I know its a long shot but Im hoping someone knows this guy so I can try and track the car down.
Last edited by Chevy Guy; Oct 28, 2004 at 08:40 PM.
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Is there a bag of diamonds in it??
Well Golden Classics only sells cars with ~big~ price tags so I'm sure it went to a good home. Is there a 73 registry website?
There's a guy on forum who works for UPS in that area. I think he's a regional coordinator. He might be able to help. Sorry I don't remember his name.
Well Golden Classics only sells cars with ~big~ price tags so I'm sure it went to a good home. Is there a 73 registry website?
There's a guy on forum who works for UPS in that area. I think he's a regional coordinator. He might be able to help. Sorry I don't remember his name.
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Originally Posted by Jack71
Is there a bag of diamonds in it??
Well Golden Classics only sells cars with ~big~ price tags so I'm sure it went to a good home. Is there a 73 registry website?
There's a guy on forum who works for UPS in that area. I think he's a regional coordinator. He might be able to help. Sorry I don't remember his name.
Well Golden Classics only sells cars with ~big~ price tags so I'm sure it went to a good home. Is there a 73 registry website?
There's a guy on forum who works for UPS in that area. I think he's a regional coordinator. He might be able to help. Sorry I don't remember his name.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Chevy Guy
A few years ago a friend told me he saw it at Golden Classics classic car dealer in Lakewood NJ, I havent called there but Im sure its not still there.
I know its a long shot but Im hoping someone knows this guy so I can try and track the car down.
I know its a long shot but Im hoping someone knows this guy so I can try and track the car down.
this is in my neck of the woods , but not sure how to help you? i'm sure they have records of what they sold (vin, yr,etc...) they are good guys you should call them.
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Originally Posted by Chevy Guy
No, no diamonds LOL! Not even a really special or particularly desirable car. Its the best car I have ever owned, Id like to get that particular car back. I did alot of the work on the car so I know its done right. My friend saw it at some time ago at Golden Classics and told me it would break my heart to see it the way it was. Come to think of it the fellows name here is MOJO, Thanks, I'll link him to this thread.
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
this is in my neck of the woods , but not sure how to help you? i'm sure they have records of what they sold (vin, yr,etc...) they are good guys you should call them.
Im not entirely sure they would turn over someones name to me, I guess can ask. To be honest (It couldnt possibly still be there) Id rather not "buy" it from them, Id like to find the owner. That place is WAY overpriced. Next time you are passing by, glance in the lot and see if there are any 73 ragtops (tan top and interior) in the rear lot. If there is, I'll take aride down there and buy you a beer after I (hopefully) get my ride back!!!
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Chevy Guy
Im not entirely sure they would turn over someones name to me, I guess can ask. Next time you are in the area glance in the lot and see if there are any 73 ragtops (tan top and interior) in the rear lot. If there is, I'll take aride down there and buy you a beer after I (hopefully) get my ride back!!!
you know they may not release the name to you but i bet they would forward a stamped envelope to the guy if you sent them a nice letter. perhaps even contact the guy and try and buy it for you,of course that $$$ in their pocket but you may get your car back?
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I will take a look for you. But Joe I believe owned Classic Wheels.
Golden Classics is now Future Classics, I think there was a problem with fraud or accusation of fraud. Nick De Martino owns Golden/Future Classics.
Joe went to jail a few times for various reasons related to stolen car parts and such. Another forum member who is an ex cop arrested him a few years back, the guy was stealing(or had people stealing for him) C4 targa tops. He lived on another forum members UPS route, I used to deliver to him as well.
Note, don't take the above as pure fact, most of it I've heard through reliable sources, but I don't know the exact names of those involved, but I do know that Joe owned Classic Wheels and the building he used to be in(next to Pine Belt Chevrolet) is now the home of Golden/Future Classics.
The old Future Classics building is now Auto Lenders, and Classic Wheels is no longer in business.
This obviously makes your search more difficult, but I did see a red C3 convertible at Future Classics, I doubt it is your car, but I will try to take a look later if I get the chance(I'm leaving for Virginia right after work).
Golden Classics is now Future Classics, I think there was a problem with fraud or accusation of fraud. Nick De Martino owns Golden/Future Classics.
Joe went to jail a few times for various reasons related to stolen car parts and such. Another forum member who is an ex cop arrested him a few years back, the guy was stealing(or had people stealing for him) C4 targa tops. He lived on another forum members UPS route, I used to deliver to him as well.
Note, don't take the above as pure fact, most of it I've heard through reliable sources, but I don't know the exact names of those involved, but I do know that Joe owned Classic Wheels and the building he used to be in(next to Pine Belt Chevrolet) is now the home of Golden/Future Classics.
The old Future Classics building is now Auto Lenders, and Classic Wheels is no longer in business.
This obviously makes your search more difficult, but I did see a red C3 convertible at Future Classics, I doubt it is your car, but I will try to take a look later if I get the chance(I'm leaving for Virginia right after work).
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Mr. Mojo,
Thanks for the info. Its possible my friend got the dealer name wrong, there are lots of them down there. Im not at all surprised to hear that about the fellow, I was less than impressed with him when I met him. Well, this stinks but at least I have a little more info.
Thanks again.
Thanks for the info. Its possible my friend got the dealer name wrong, there are lots of them down there. Im not at all surprised to hear that about the fellow, I was less than impressed with him when I met him. Well, this stinks but at least I have a little more info.
Thanks again.
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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My buddy bought his 88 35th Anniversary car from Joe. He tried to rip him off, good thing we brought the newspaper ad with us.
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Originally Posted by Chevy Guy
About 11 years ago I sold my 1973 Red Vert (tan top and interior) 350 4speed, to a fellow named Joe Adrucites ( I think) pronounced Andrew-cit-ies from south Jersey. He bought and sold Vettes. I am trying to find the car again. A few years ago a friend told me he saw it at Golden Classics classic car dealer in Lakewood NJ, I havent called there but Im sure its not still there.
I know its a long shot but Im hoping someone knows this guy so I can try and track the car down.
I know its a long shot but Im hoping someone knows this guy so I can try and track the car down.
Last edited by 73jst4fun; Oct 30, 2004 at 08:04 AM.
