How to track down a car you used to own? - Page 2

Fev · 11-06-2009, 05:36 PM

No new rego for over 9 years? i reckon its been stored or parted out

GTENVY · 11-06-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Sounds like you're going to get a letter with your own details on it..... which is probably why they're releasing the details.

Yep, but at least I have the rego number now and I will at least get the vehicle details VIN etc. Now I just need to contact the guy I sold it to originally, might send him a letter.

GTENVY · 11-06-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Is the car currently registered? or was it last registered in your name...? BIG difference.. if its still currently registered it sounds like a minefield unless there's clear proof of the sale and ownership.

Nope, car hasn't been registered since September 2000 which is what I'm worried about :-(

73gscoupe · 11-06-2009, 08:23 PM

time for a trip to see your friend in gaol.

The fact it hasnt been re-registered means its probably sitting in storage somewhere awaiting retoration... or its been recycled into beer cans. 9 years ago? its 50/50 i reckon.

smciner1 · 12-06-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GTENVY

Ok guys, time to spill the beans. I received a call from the Registrar of motor vehicles today, they are able to release the info I have requested and I will receive it in writing next week. Now the car, 1975 Ford XB falcon 500 coupe, rego number DO6025. I've hit a snag though, the car is still registered in my name, the person I sold it to and then they on sold it have never transferred it into their name. This is gonna be a tough one me things.....

If the Car is still Registered in your name, why haven't you been recieving the renewals for it?

mrghia · 12-06-2009, 02:02 PM

if its still in your name its your car lol

**Mesa** · 12-06-2009, 08:27 PM

In NSW you can legally track a car via the Freedom Of Information Act, (FOI) through the RTA. The cost is $35 (IIRC) and a 2 month wait. The records only date back to 1982 though. I did this about 6 months ago to tack an engine number for a particular chassis.

GTENVY · 13-06-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by smciner1

If the Car is still Registered in your name, why haven't you been recieving the renewals for it?

That's a bloody good question. The registered address was my folks house and they were still living there up until acouple of months ago. Not sure what the go is.

GTENVY · 13-06-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kingy351

In NSW you can legally track a car via the Freedom Of Information Act, (FOI) through the RTA. The cost is $35 (IIRC) and a 2 month wait. The records only date back to 1982 though. I did this about 6 months ago to tack an engine number for a particular chassis.

Problem is transport still think I have it - I wish!!!!

GTENVY · 21-06-2009, 02:42 AM

Well guys, got the bad news this afternoon. Spoke to the guys girlfriend today, she went a saw him in prison this morning and he confirmed the car is no longer. Was chopped for its rear quarters, tail light section and roof. Oh well at least I know what happen to her :-(

yetchh · 21-06-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GTENVY

Well guys, got the bad news this afternoon. Spoke to the guys girlfriend today, she went a saw him in prison this morning and he confirmed the car is no longer. Was chopped for its rear quarters, tail light section and roof. Oh well at least I know what happen to her :-(

bugger.. that sucks bro.. i sold a mint 76 929 station wagon once, fully regretted it, a year later i was in a wrecking yard and saw it completely smashed up.. bit gutted