Classic/Antique Car Repair/Vehicle History

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Expert: - 9/30/2011


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Hi,
I am trying to find a way to obtain history on a car I have bought. its a 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 fastback.  Is there a way to track its history, previous owners, states etc?
Thanks
Nick.

Answer
Hi Nick:
Not really. Vehicle VIN# tracking didn't start until 1982.
Prior to 1982, most car owner had to ensure that records
from the previous owner came with the car.

The VIN# is registered with each DMV where the car was operated.
If the previous owner can tell you who they brought the car from,
you can them who they broght the car from and its history, and so on.

I have two cars that came with little or no history so I
found an old document under the seat and in the glove box
of each vehicle that got me started
searching for the person that once own the car.

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