Tracking down previous owners - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Billy Mild · 02-23-2015

My car has had a lot of owners. From what I can tell it is more than the average car. This doesn't bother me that much, but the PO to me gave me the old For Sale ad. It had some mods listed and I would like to confirm they were actually done or what the history of the car is. I found an old insurance card from a PO in the car and tried to Facebook him with 0 success. I bought the car from Iowa, previous to that it was in Illinois.

I'm sure most of the owners on here have a well documented history of their cars, and I would like to get some of that on mine. I keep all receipts even of my previous cars. I was the first person to register my 1599 with the .Net Registry so I doubt any owners have been on this forum.

So, to my question, is it appropriate to try and find the PO's of the car? Is it creepy to contact them out of the blue about their old car?

LGAFF · 02-23-2015

What town was the prior owner from?

Billy Mild · 02-23-2015

Plainfield, IL 60585-5054

From the Carfax it shows this town. Guy owned it from 2007-2010.

Franke · 02-23-2015

Billy, I wouldn't mind if a owner of a car I previously owned were to contact me for some history but then I maintain my cars properly. Some other owners may not be of like mind for various reasons. They can always decline the request I figure.

LGAFF · 02-24-2015

I called the original owner of my 90 #966. He called my wife at home, got my work # and called me there and we talked about the cars history including his 160mph drive down I-88; radar verified by Illinois finest.

Nice guy....oh and he was the CEO of one of the largest companies in the world, ITW.

Check out his yearly salary....(he retired a few years ago)

W. James Farrell
CEO, Illinois Tool Works
$32.6 million

WARP TEN · 02-24-2015

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

I called the original owner of my 90 #966. He called my wife at home, got my work # and called me there and we talked about the cars history including his 160mph drive down I-88; radar verified by Illinois finest.

Nice guy....oh and he was the CEO of one of the largest companies in the world, ITW.

Check out his yearly salary....(he retired a few years ago)

W. James Farrell
CEO, Illinois Tool Works
$32.6 million

Lee. that is a great historical footnote to your car's ownership!

--Bob

efnfast · 02-24-2015

I sent a letter to the PO of my car. Good old fashioned snail mail. I figured it was the least intrusive and allowed him to contact me if he wished. He did.

Billy Mild · 02-24-2015

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Originally Posted by efnfast

I sent a letter to the PO of my car. Good old fashioned snail mail. I figured it was the least intrusive and allowed him to contact me if he wished. He did.

Maybe I will try that, although that might even be creepier since I would have to find his address...

LGAFF · 02-24-2015

Just cruise slowly by his house every day, make sure to stop in front for a few seconds for the extra stalker factor

02-23-2015	#1
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	Tracking down previous owners My car has had a lot of owners. From what I can tell it is more than the average car. This doesn't bother me that much, but the PO to me gave me the old For Sale ad. It had some mods listed and I would like to confirm they were actually done or what the history of the car is. I found an old insurance card from a PO in the car and tried to Facebook him with 0 success. I bought the car from Iowa, previous to that it was in Illinois. I'm sure most of the owners on here have a well documented history of their cars, and I would like to get some of that on mine. I keep all receipts even of my previous cars. I was the first person to register my 1599 with the .Net Registry so I doubt any owners have been on this forum. So, to my question, is it appropriate to try and find the PO's of the car? Is it creepy to contact them out of the blue about their old car? __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration

02-23-2015	#2
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Tracking down previous owners What town was the prior owner from? __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

02-23-2015	#3
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	Re: Tracking down previous owners Plainfield, IL 60585-5054 From the Carfax it shows this town. Guy owned it from 2007-2010. __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration

02-23-2015	#4
Franke Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 516	Re: Tracking down previous owners Billy, I wouldn't mind if a owner of a car I previously owned were to contact me for some history but then I maintain my cars properly. Some other owners may not be of like mind for various reasons. They can always decline the request I figure.

02-24-2015	#5
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Tracking down previous owners I called the original owner of my 90 #966. He called my wife at home, got my work # and called me there and we talked about the cars history including his 160mph drive down I-88; radar verified by Illinois finest. Nice guy....oh and he was the CEO of one of the largest companies in the world, ITW. Check out his yearly salary....(he retired a few years ago) W. James Farrell CEO, Illinois Tool Works $32.6 million __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

02-24-2015	#7
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,493	Re: Tracking down previous owners I sent a letter to the PO of my car. Good old fashioned snail mail. I figured it was the least intrusive and allowed him to contact me if he wished. He did.

02-24-2015	#9
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Tracking down previous owners Just cruise slowly by his house every day, make sure to stop in front for a few seconds for the extra stalker factor __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359