Former Owner of 69 2000

[Axo]

Hello 311 Club,

I used to own one of these when I was 18 and living in Monrovia in 1972-73. Does anyone happen to have or used to own a yellow 2000 (single carb) with a black California plate of XRS 558? Any thoughts on how to track it down?

I have a casual interest in reacquiring my original vehicle and restoring it. I put on a new top and had to completely rebuild the motor back in 1973 when the crank got bent. When it ran right, that thing could just smoke the tires!!

If I can't find my original vehicle, I might consider acquiring another 2000. Maybe a twin SU 150 HP model? Though right now, my money goes towards a college education for my daughter.

When might you guys be meeting next? It would be nice to take a look at some of these little babies. I'm not too far away in Chino Hills and working in Irvine.

[Axo]

Correction on that last post it was twin solex not SU's.

[nking79]

Do you remember the VIN Number? This website has list of VINs and where the car is now. Your might not be listed, but its a start... Take a look at the roadster registry.

[Axo]

My only hope is the DMV. I doubt I'll ever find the original registration.

Another thought just struck me, maybe the insurance company? Anyone have experience with them? Don't they keep everything about everybody, forever?

[Axo]

I finally got an answer from the insurance company. It was a big fat zero.

My next thought is the DMV. Unfortunately, they don't have electronic records for anything earlier than 1976. There might not be any records at all. I do have a friend at a car dealer that might be able to get more information out of the DMV than a private individual. So it's worth a try.

Any other ideas??

Thanks

[datsun65]

Here is an off-the-wall idea...Try Ebay..

I recently sold my 1964 SPL310 roadster on ebay...and a previous owner saw the car for sale and contacted me. He provided some great stories and even some early photos...

Maybe craft an ebay- type ad (ie, Looking for Car) to look for your car?