"Bro-varian_Horseplay" (ThrowingRods)
10/06/2014 at 15:28 • Filed to: None
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"Bro-varian_Horseplay" (ThrowingRods)
10/06/2014 at 15:28 • Filed to: None | 2
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I don't have much of anything to go on but while I was in PA for a funeral we were going through old pictures and found, buried in family photos, a couple pics of my wife's grandfather and his 1969 Pontiac Tempest or LeMans.
I'm now devoted to the hunt. It was in Philly in the late 60s early 70s. I need any help I can get. Unfortunately I don't have a vin. The family isn't much help but grand pop was a ww1 vet and a pretty incredible person from what I read. I thought maybe it was worth my while to find out what I could with a little help from some friends.
As fruitless as this effort is, I wanted to try. From one veteran to another, this is the first car I've had any reason to chase. Help if you can or share fun stories. I sure found out a lot about my in laws just digging through war records and photos. Didn't realize myself and wife's grandfather were so similar. Kind of awe inspiring. I just didn't escape Nazi Germany, and then promptly return the favor as a soldier. No, I fought in a very different war.
Thanks for the help.
FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> Bro-varian_Horseplay
10/06/2014 at 15:34 |
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If you find a VIN let me know and I can run it for you. Wish I could help more, good luck!
jlmounce
> Bro-varian_Horseplay
10/06/2014 at 15:36 |
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Excellent chase! I love me a good Poncho!
Anyway, here's where I'd start. Buying cars these days isn't like it was back in the 60's and 70's. You could certainly still order a car in that time, but most people didn't have the time or ability to cross shop multiple dealerships. With that being the case I'd do some research and see what would have been a local pontiac dealer to where your Grandfather lived.
If you're lucky that dealer may still be around in some form or another. If that's the case, you may be able to get them to look up sale records matching the specific car and your Grandfather. If you can do that, you can get a vin, which is the first step to actually finding the car if you're up for it.
I don't think Carfax is going to be much help even with a VIN however. The car is too old. You'll more than likely have to do some title sleuthing to move forward in time through ownership.
Or you could go the easy and expensive route and call Wayne Carini. :shrug: