Has anyone ever done a title search? I would like to know who owned my car in the past. See if I could find them, and find any history or storys about the car. There are a couple of questions I would really like to know the answers to. So if anyone knows how to do a search let us know.

I know that it has been against the law in California for many years now to do a title search to look up past owners. Also true in Arizona.
It's a privacy act thing.


~~~~Donna

Don't know if I'd really want to know the history of my car. I remember what I used to do in my first 68 Mustang as a Senior in high school. I look back on those days now and just laugh. Kept the panty hose companies in business.

Don :grin:

If you have any friends in law enforcement, they might be able to assist you.

If you have any friends in law enforcement, they might be able to assist you.


Nope Rhonda that's against the law too. If they get caught using that information for personal purposes they can be fired.

Alot of them do it anyway. There are ALOT of crooked cops.

"Both" Donna's and Rhonda's comments are correct, I know that.

The only way now to find out that kind of information, especially on a car from the '60s would be to get old registration cards, or repair orders and talk to the mechanics who worked on the car.

I bought the Mercedes 10 years ago and it was a 5 year old car then, and I was able to reconstruct the history back to 1991, and by looking in the mainenance booklet, contacted the shops and dealers who worked on the car,
got copies of the receipts. An old 1993 reg. card slipped out of the paperwork, and it led me to the prior owner, who owned the Beverly Hills Hotel. I went to his office and he gave me the receipts he had for work on the car, so I was QUITE lucky

But now it is VERY hard to get information like that. I agree, stories like that are fun, and can add to the value of the car if you can track down paperwork

Good luck
Jim

I tried it with the California DMV - almost got through the system, but the only way they allow the information is to a dealer, and they sent me a note back with my check asking for my dealer ID. Now, if someone on the site is a dealer, or knows a dealer, who would ask the DMV for the registration history, I would love to get in touch. The cost was only $5. Casey

I did a querry through California DMV about two years ago and got the information. They do their research via the tag (registration) not the VIN.

Alot of them do it anyway. There are ALOT of crooked cops.



Soooooo...I have no need for a crooked cop. I don't need information that bad. My own brothers are cops but I would never dream of asking them to compromise their jobs for that information. Nor would I want to be involved in it.

I found registrations from Colorado, California and Virgina in the glove compartment. I wrote letters to the addresses and no luck so I got on white pages from the computor and six names came up all over the good old USA.. I started calling and the last one I hit pay dirt. He lives in Flordia now. We were supposed to meet in Johnson City but he had sickness in the family.

Don`t worry about it, like I said, there`s alot of crooked cops out there. Even if you don`t need one, they`ll find you eventually. There are people in this world who have been victimized terribly by police and there`s nothing they can do about it. There are alot of good ones too though, I just have`nt met one yet. I can`t believe I actually trained to be one.

Don`t worry about it, like I said, there`s alot of crooked cops out there. Even if you don`t need one, they`ll find you eventually. There are people in this world who have been victimized terribly by police and there`s nothing they can do about it. There are alot of good ones too though, I just have`nt met one yet. I can`t believe I actually trained to be one.


Was I worried about it?

"Even if you don't need one,they'll find you eventually"??? I hardly think so Rhonda, what kind of thinking is that?

"There are a lot of good ones too though,I just haven't met one yet"??? I'm truly sorry you have not met one good officer in your lifetime.

As for your last statement...I can't believe you did either. One of my brothers lost his life in the line of duty for people who think like you. I hope you never have to call 911.
I obviously have taken great offense to Rhonda's ignorant post. I apologize to the rest of the board here and especially the ones in law enforcement, but then... I shouldn't be the one who is apologizing here.


~~~~Donna

I tried it with the California DMV - almost got through the system, but the only way they allow the information is to a dealer, and they sent me a note back with my check asking for my dealer ID. Now, if someone on the site is a dealer, or knows a dealer, who would ask the DMV for the registration history, I would love to get in touch. The cost was only $5. Casey

We have a dealer right here, on the forum BOSS70 I think

Who knows, if you ask him nice.:smile:

He's the guy who has some kind of "modeling" agencies he uses to help sells his cars, though the girls tned to be AWFULLY young looking:kiss:

Couldn't resist/Just kidding.


Things have sure changed in California. Back in 1967 anyone could simply waltz into ANY California DMV with a license plate number and for $2 get the history on any car. I did it once. No ID nor reason was needed!!

All that changed when a stalker used this method to track a Los Angeles actress (the Rebecca Schaeffer case) to her apartment and murdered her.

Law Enforcement/Insurance/Courts companies can still make these requests.
But they have to be legitimate. Unfortunately, mere curiousity doesn't cut it these days

Jim B

ACHTUNG Rhonda/Donna

Please no fighting here, I know it's a touchy subject, but opinions CAN and do differ, based on our life experiences, it's that simple

I am sorry about the difference of opinion, but I feel that BOTH of you, passionately committed to your cars, are really really wonderful people and wish I knew BOTH of you personally, as you have both exhibited kindness to me here. The interest in these cars makes a family, and as the "Support your troops" argument demonstrated, differences on OTHER matters do exist

Each of you contribute a lot here, and I hope you will continue to do so. Same goes for many of the others I have met here.

I will get off the soapbox - for now
Thanks Jim

Oh I'm not fighting at all. Merely voicing my opinion as I think I am allowed to do.

Don`t worry about it, like I said, there`s alot of crooked cops out there. Even if you don`t need one, they`ll find you eventually. There are people in this world who have been victimized terribly by police and there`s nothing they can do about it. There are alot of good ones too though, I just have`nt met one yet. I can`t believe I actually trained to be one.Today 06:43 AM
WOW RHONDA----------------------------------------------------------------

What an offensive statement. Sounds like sour grapes to me....

Makes me wonder what it is you are up to that you run into all these bad cops....

I have to disagree with you Rhonda, maybe it is because I have been to too many funerals for my fellow deputies who died way too young in horrible ways.

I can not say it better than George Orwell, "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those that would do us harm."

If you ever want to see what cops really do come on out and ride in a black and white with me in L.A. County.

Don`t worry about it, like I said, there`s alot of crooked cops out there. Even if you don`t need one, they`ll find you eventually. There are people in this world who have been victimized terribly by police and there`s nothing they can do about it. There are alot of good ones too though, I just have`nt met one yet. I can`t believe I actually trained to be one.

Funny thing about me. For a long time I had the same opinion as Rhonda. I never met a good cop. But I think, for me, it had something to do with what I was doing at the time. For alot of years now, I've never met a bad one.

One of my best friends--and a Mustanger is a SWAT team leader in No. Calif.
I can't begin to appreciate--or understand the stress that cops go through--every day.

I saw this thread title and thought: "Who has been the most famous person to ride in your CS?"

...not to make a left turn in the discussion here.

Paul

Gee, maybe I was just posting an opinion, like I am also allowed, Donna.

I have been personally victimized by police, maybe it was when I was 17 and an officer raped me after forcing alcohol down my throat.:cry: .Everywhere in the news lately it seems we are hearing about cops gone wrong. I could tell you of many true stories of cops here in the Heartland who have been accused and convicted of every crime imaginable. I just feel that a person should not be so gullable, as to put police on such a high pedestal and to not think that even one would go wrong. They are human just like the rest of us and there are bad ones, really bad ones out there and if you`re lucky, which it sounds like you have been, Donna and Calif girl, you won`t be victimized by one. Someone said we voice our opinions based on life experiences. Well thats mine. Take it or leave it.

Gee, maybe I was just posting an opinion, like I am also allowed, Donna.

I have been personally victimized by police, maybe it was when I was 17 and an officer raped me after forcing alcohol down my throat.:cry: .Everywhere in the news lately it seems we are hearing about cops gone wrong. I could tell you of many true stories of cops here in the Heartland who have been accused and convicted of every crime imaginable. I just feel that a person should not be so gullable, as to put police on such a high pedestal and to not think that even one would go wrong. They are human just like the rest of us and there are bad ones, really bad ones out there and if you`re lucky, which it sounds like you have been, Donna and Calif girl, you won`t be victimized by one. Someone said we voice our opinions based on life experiences. Well thats mine. Take it or leave it.

Guess I will leave it.

You were victimized by a person who happenned to slip through the cracks and became a cop. It is an injustice to every hard working cop out there and their families who wonder each shift if they will return home for you to bash all cops.

Yes there are bad cops, just like there are bad lead singers in rock bands and bad people who work in meat packing plants/slaughterhouses, bad former guests from the "Jerry Springer Show", bad disabled people, bad parents, and bad people who raise long haired chihuahuas. But I do not see any one bashing them here on a California Special site.

And for the record I have been a cop for almost 20 years.

CALIF GIRL Guess I will leave it.

Do you know what "leave it" means Calf Girl?



And for the record I have been a cop for almost 20 years.


And may you to cast the first stone, Calif Girl.

Nope, u cast the stone,,,threw it right at me...

We don`t agree, but then again we don`t have too. It is my opinion and you are trying to suppress my opinion and change my mind. Alot of cops and communists do that.

I have done nothing to supress your opinion. As for changing your mind, the only thing I did was offer you an opportunity to do a ride along.

Thanks, but no thanks, I`ll never trust another cop again. Lets let this thread go back to what it was supposed to be about, car history.

Gee, maybe I was just posting an opinion, like I am also allowed, Donna.

I have been personally victimized by police, maybe it was when I was 17 and an officer raped me after forcing alcohol down my throat.:cry: .Everywhere in the news lately it seems we are hearing about cops gone wrong. I could tell you of many true stories of cops here in the Heartland who have been accused and convicted of every crime imaginable. I just feel that a person should not be so gullable, as to put police on such a high pedestal and to not think that even one would go wrong. They are human just like the rest of us and there are bad ones, really bad ones out there and if you`re lucky, which it sounds like you have been, Donna and Calif girl, you won`t be victimized by one. Someone said we voice our opinions based on life experiences. Well thats mine. Take it or leave it.


I'll leave it too.
I never said there were no bad cops nor did I put anyone on a pedestal.You should read the posts throughly before you start putting words in another's mouth.There are bad apples in every profession, just look at the priesthood. And I haven't been "lucky". I also did not get on this forum and be incredibly insensitive and disrespectful to others. My response is not to change or suppress your opinion at all. Just to voice mine. Now you are calling us communists too?

"Gullable" Donna

I`m not disrespecting anyone. You both just seem to think you`re right and won`t let it go. I was just voicing my opinion, duh.

You still don't get it. DUH.
I'm done.

I`m not disrespecting anyone. You both just seem to think you`re right and won`t let it go. I was just voicing my opinion, duh.

It would appear we have vastly different opinions on what disrespecting people means. Websters says:

disrespect
: lack of respect

respect
: to consider worthy of high regard

From this simple definition you were showing disrespect to all cops by the things you posted...and by the way the word "cop" in itself is disrespectful.

I guess I should say "I understand what you`re saying, I just don`t agree." My life experiences are different than yours. I already acknowledged that there are good cops too, if you would have read MY POST! I know what I`ve seen and no one can change that.
So I have to change the way I talk too? You would be totally insulted if you came to the midwest cuz they are called "cops" here, among other things.

What the hell happened to my post!? I was asking about a title search and it turned into a shooting spree. If you two want to chew each other out start your own thread. NOW... Anyone else have any stories on getting a title search? And you two go to your seprate corners.

What the hell happened to my post!? I was asking about a title search and it turned into a shooting spree. If you two want to chew each other out start your own thread. NOW... Anyone else have any stories on getting a title search? And you two go to your seprate corners.

Where the Hell have you been!? Those posts were 2 days ago! Its all said and done. Go on with your **** thread.

What the hell happened to my post!? I was asking about a title search and it turned into a shooting spree. If you two want to chew each other out start your own thread. NOW... Anyone else have any stories on getting a title search? And you two go to your seprate corners.


It's obvious that getting a title search is not easy to get,...I'm abit curious about the history of my car as well. I wonder if the dealer sticker on the vehicle may be of some help and what if the dealer is no longer in business, is there anyway in finding out anything? If that dealer is still going, do they by chance have any records at all?

One of my best friends--and a Mustanger is a SWAT team leader in No. Calif.
I can't begin to appreciate--or understand the stress that cops go through--every day.

I saw this thread title and thought: "Who has been the most famous person to ride in your CS?"

...not to make a left turn in the discussion here.

Paul

Maybe a governor or a senator in your state? I'm wondering when you plan on publishing your next book. I really enjoy the Recognition and Owner's guide you had published in the past. Just addicted to CS's I guess. I'm wondering about the date codes, they are a bit confusing for me. Can you shed some light on that?

Stacey

oh, I once had a semi-famous "B" movie actress in my CS, a "Hot Rod" mag swimsuit model; and (at another time) a set designer from Paramount, also. I parked my Special in a parking area at P'mount where they would fill with water to film water scenes.....but it was dry then!!

I can never replace my upholstery now!! LOL!

Paul.

In my CS, I was on the set of "Return of the Jedi" in the Arizona desert (Jabba's Ship), and got stuck in the sand...but that is another story...

oh, I once had a semi-famous "B" movie actress in my CS, a "Hot Rod" mag swimsuit model; and (at another time) a set designer from Paramount, also. I parked my Special in a parking area at P'mount where they would fill with water to film water scenes.....but it was dry then!!

I can never replace my upholstery now!! LOL!

Paul.

In my CS, I was on the set of "Return of the Jedi" in the Arizona desert (Jabba's Ship), and got stuck in the sand...but that is another story...


Hmmmmm? is that the little red dot,... your car's red isn't it? that I spotted off the corner of that silver screen as Jabba's ship crashes and burns? Now you got me curious. LOL I lived in Arizona for two years and then migrated back north. The heat got to me. (fanning the flames from my feet)

Stacey

That was near Yuma, at a sand crater park called "Buttercup Valley", which is where they filmed the original "Last Flight of the Phoenix", and the TV series "Rat Patrol".

When my CS got "stuck" a zillion guys on ATVs (3-wheel then) show up out of nowhere to push me out...I said "don't push on the spoiler", and they managed to push my car right over a bush straight ahead--which actually cleaned all the grease from under the car....<sigh>.

The "Force" was with me THAT day, certainly! A little bit too much! LOL!!

Paul.

That was near Yuma, at a sand crater park called "Buttercup Valley", which is where they filmed the original "Last Flight of the Phoenix", and the TV series "Rat Patrol".

When my CS got "stuck" a zillion guys on ATVs (3-wheel then) show up out of nowhere to push me out...I said "don't push on the spoiler", and they managed to push my car right over a bush straight ahead--which actually cleaned all the grease from under the car....<sigh>.

The "Force" was with me THAT day, certainly! A little bit too much! LOL!!

Paul.

"Last Flight of the Phoenix" was a real good movie. I'll have to add that one to my collection of classics. Well, at least you got the bottom of your car cleaned off. When I had my CS pushed into my garage for storage, I made the BIG mistake of it being pushed on the spoiler and cracked it, so I have to find a good autobody repair service to fix it.
That dry sand must be like quick sand to a point in the Arizona dessert. When I lived in Phoenix, when ever there was any rain, it'd run off the surface, the ground wouldn't even absorb any of it. A bone-dry street in a matter of 5 to 10 minutes would look like the Mississippi River during flood season. It was NUTS!

Stacey

Has anyone ever done a title search? I would like to know who owned my car in the past. See if I could find them, and find any history or storys about the car. There are a couple of questions I would really like to know the answers to. So if anyone knows how to do a search let us know.


Sorry we all got off in all directions,...I did find these sites, the only bummer of it is, they go as far back of 1980. However I think with CARFAX, with a fee involved, they may be able to shed some light on the background of our CS's.
Here's 3 of them:

www.dmv.org (they only go as far back as of 1980)
VinNumber Directory.com
and
www.CARFAX.com (I'm not sure if we use all lower case letter or not)
hope this helps

Stacey

Hi all, I just want to say that I had good experiences with cops.. One raining day - I was putting some plastic on my window in the rain and a cop came by and helped me do that - until He got another call.. I know that it all has to do with all your life experiences with cops but, all mine have been good..

Marie