Tracking down my father's old AAR 'Cuda

[resto4u]

If you use a private detective, they can get you a name, address, and phone number for a fee. Give them the the Vin#

[72heavychevy]

Originally Posted by resto4u

If you use a private detective, they can get you a name, address, and phone number for a fee. Give them the the Vin#

Good idea. I was hoping someone would know someone who could run the VIN through the state registration but I might have to go that route.


Also for those interested, I found pictures of his 2nd AAR. It was repainted (prior to his ownership) with heavy metalflake, a unique AAR strobe style stripe, 6-pack hood scoop, and a 426 Hemi swapped in!

[muscle_collector]

where did he live at? that car looks familiar

[72heavychevy]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

where did he live at? that car looks familiar

He was in Kansas City (Overland Park specifically) and so was the owner prior to him. He owned this car during the early 1980's and sold it around 1984/5.

He then bought a 1971 Chevelle SS454 4-speed to which I think he still has the build sheet and a few other docs. I'd like to eventually track down a handful of the cars he's owned but the AAR's seemed like a relatively easy place to start considering such limited production and them being heavily followed by collectors.

[muscle_collector]

that car looks really familiar. did he ever take it down towards Wichita area or maybe topeka area?

[72heavychevy]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

that car looks really familiar. did he ever take it down towards Wichita area or maybe topeka area?

It's definitely possible. He went to K-State so he would have to drive through Topeka and I'm sure he visited sometimes. Not sure if he ever took this car down to Wichita.

He sold it locally too so it's possible you saw a different owner around Kansas somewhere.

[muscle_collector]

I may even have a polaroid of that car. I used to carry a polaroid camera with me and when I found a rare car I would take a picture and write the address on it. things sure were different back in the late 70's and early 80's