Such a great story that really hits home. So many parallels to my early childhood.
My dad had a 69 garnet red/ black top Nova. Bought new at White Allen in Dayton OH. 4 speed. NOT a Yenko. His was a SS 350. First things he did was trash the muncie shifter that always hung up, air shocks and Cragars. I was brought home, as a baby, from the hospital in that car, more than likely conceived in it lol. I have a few pics of his Nova, car is a twin to OPs family Nova. Obviously not the cool factor of a Yenko.
I've always wanted to find dads old car but more than likely its long gone. Dad sold it shortly after I was born to his friend whom was notorious at beating the hell out of everything he drove.

I agree....but here are things Ive been thinking about. 1. I dont want to destroy the worth of a survivor. so has to be same color or not a survivor but a modified 69. Now there s the question of engine a 427 is 7-12 grand depending on variables. It may cost less to paint and to change minor things like putting the vinyl top. on.....what do you all think... Den

Thank you all for your time, help and interest in my story and Journey with this....Many thanks for real.

69 Nova...
 

A 454 block with a 396 crank and 427 pistons makes a 427 a lot cheaper than an original 427.

A 454 with a stroker crank you can have a 496!

So you have the confirmed VIN now?

Did you try form VTR-275 to request any info from TX? They sent what they had to me back in 2014 and 3 days after receiving the packet I was talking to the original owner of my RR.
https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/...es/VTR-275.pdf

Ditto as PLAT. Did the same thing but like the OP all I got was the last known registered owner on my 68 Z back around same time too.. 2013/14.

Last known reg was 1972/73.

I was able to locate the VIN of my Z/28 from property tax records. Not sure if that is an option to you. This was in CT and a good buddy was the tax collector for my town.