Original Owner Interviews.

[Xplantdad]

I'd ask him/her their fondest memory of the car...that should open them up a bit I would think. Also ask for any old photos...offer them new pics of the car...maybe have a pre-made cd with photos on it for them?

[COPO427]

I'd be worried that the person regreted selling the car and they might want nothing to do with it, thinking that bringing up the past would make the person feel like crap. Last year I wanted my 77 Z/28 back because it was my very first new car I ordered. I did go to the DMV and ran into a dead end where the last time it was licenced was in 1985. So I can say that it may be in the bone yard. This is just how I would feel and it would kind of haunt me if I saw the car in my driveway and someone drilling me with questions. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to discourage you guys. I would do the same and I did contact the original owner of my car and I did hear from my Sister who worked close by for the same Co as the owner, and she mentioned many times that he has had nightmares and only sold it because his Wife said that it's not being used much and a child was on the way. I did go over to his house to ask if he wanted to go for a ride and got a picture of it from the early 70's and made a negative of the picture so I could make a print. It just felt to me that he was thinking that I'm over to rub it in his face that I own his car that he'd want back and that was not my intention. I knocked on the door and his daugter who was in her early teens answered the door and I asked if her Dad was home then said " do you want to see what kind of car your Dad used to drive". He came to the door and said he was tied up and would get a picture for me which he did. I didn't go back because I know that he probably misses the car even though I've owned it since early '81. But I'll still want to track down all the previous owners on my next find and get as much doc as I can. So I say go for it guys and good luck. BTW, the guy always looked pissed off, even the day I bought it in '81.
Funny thing, I hang out with the current owner of my 68 Z/28 and for some reason it doesn't bother me that I sold it in '74.

[Xplantdad]

Hey Mark...Sam has already talked to the original owner a couple of times...so it's not a "Cold Call" so to speak. From what I hear...the owner is going to be giving Sam some mighty cool stuff...I'll leave it at that

[mockingbird812]

"Fondest Memory" - that's a good one. I have provided updated photos which were appreciated.

Keep the good ideas coming.

Thanks!