1969 (COPO?) Camaro Information Search!

[twertsy]

I hear that William. Only started the in-depth search yesterday. I'm trying to speak to Mr. Casey himself to see if he remembers actually having one, and selling it. I'll get the insurance info (if he remembers) and determine the tranny type / blue paint shade.

Believe it or not, I really hope it's not sitting in someone's collection. I'd hate to find the car for him and have it taken away from someone who acquired it honestly, especially given what they cost to add to a collection.

[John]

...If your uncle was the original owner .... and the car was stolen ..... "HE" should be able to contact Newport News... and possibly Hampton, Va. police department and get a copy of the police report ... if one was made.
.... ( I would request an NICB Report )
Note: I-64 and Hampton Coliseum are located in Hampton, Va. ..... Not Newport News.
.....I would get him to request it from both localities.
Hope that helps. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

[John]

Here is some good info... if you have not seen it.

http://www.camaros.org/copo.shtml

Good Luck [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

[John]

There was a blue 1969 ZL1 camaro that was RAFFLED off several years ago.... You paid $50 for a poster of the car and got a raffle ticket. The car was in Lynchburg, Va. and a Chevrolet dealer/collector in Indiana or Illinois puchased the car from the guy in Lynchburg and later sold the car to some guys in Florida that ended up raffling the car off.

.... Anyone else remember that car? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

[William]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: twertsy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hear that William. Only started the in-depth search yesterday. I'm trying to speak to Mr. Casey himself to see if he remembers actually having one, and selling it. I'll get the insurance info (if he remembers) and determine the tranny type / blue paint shade.

Believe it or not, I really hope it's not sitting in someone's collection. I'd hate to find the car for him and have it taken away from someone who acquired it honestly, especially given what they cost to add to a collection. </div></div>

There are several Dusk Blue and Le Mans Blue ZL1s that have not been located. I guarantee you that all the VINs have been and continue to be checked for title and registration. In those days cars were not always titled or registered, race cars in particular. So a few could still exist on old open titles or even MSO.

If your uncle was paid off on the insurance claim he has no rights to the car-he effectively sold it. If it was later recovered and the remains sold or junked he would not be aware of it. A few stolen ZL1s were later recovered and still exist. Cars sold at auction are thoroughly vetted and have to have current title and registration. Buying a collector car privately on an old or open title is asking for trouble.