Approaching owner

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Who may have told you that? Someone who didn't want other people to do title searches? Unfortunately, that is the most common reason.

The '96 Privacy Act did indeed crack down on the distribution of information from government agencies, however, the Freedom of Info act also factors in. So, the only real change for those states that historically allowed this info to be disclosed was that the requestor had to disclose his/her purpose for the info request. Some states (like PA) require the form to be notorized, other states will process it without, and other states were already so restrictive in their info disclosure that the act only supported their initial position. Some states will black out the names/address of the owners, and/or cut off any financial info, but they did this before the Privacy Act as well. Each state also has it's individual Records Retention Policy too, so if the info is older than 10yrs for eg; they archive it, and may claim that it's 'unavailable'. Another type of search will sometimes get you into the archives, or sometimes if the gov. worker is have a good day they will do it automatically. The Privacy Act didn't change this aspect either.

So, in short, the Privacy Act added some more steps to the process, but it does not really restrict the info any more than before.

[TMagda]

For all of you guys who love the hunt, I can tell you that absolutely, positively, there was a Dark Blue (Like '69 Camaro Dusk Blue) Yenko Nova in Norwalk Connecticut sometime between 1975 AND 1976. The owner lived somewhere around Kendall Elementary School but I cannot remember which street. I am fairly certain it was sold out of W.R. Austin Chevrolet in South Norwalk because I remember seeing it in the showroom. There was also a 1969 COPO Camaro around but I am positive that one was crushed.

[Jeff H]

The Privacy Act will start shutting down these opportunities really soon. Most places don't know how to interpret the act. Basically put, nobody can give out your information without your consent. So gov't agencies, dmv, etc. will not be giving this information out as the GLB dictates. Places that don't know any better will eventually get sued by someone and they'll learn real quick. I work for a mortgage subservicing company and you can't even leave a printout sitting on your desk if it has a name, account, address or financial information on it. So do your searches soon if you have any to do.

[Mr70]

When I did a title search in Missouri,they would ONLY consider it if I could prove I was indeed the Owner of said vehicle in question today.Once I produced the Illinois Title of My Chevelle with my signature,showing I was,they released all the info they had on it,with dozens of sequential 1970 Chevelles VIN#'s before & after mine.
I doubt they would do this again today.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

That may be true Rick, but each state interprets this Act differently, just like they each set their own policies before the Act was ever passed. Keep in mind that the Privacy Act was passed and adopted over 8 years ago, so I'm not sure how to define 'soon'

Missouri was one of the best states before the Act, and in my experience, hasn't changed a bit after the Act. They must have picked you outta the 'lineup' at the Post Office!

[Mr70]

Not Me!

[Jeff H]

True, the act was passed years ago, but the recent court decision which resulted in the GLB enhancement to the act has changed things dramatically. Soon means now! We have gov't auditors and the OTS in our offices several times each year to make sure we comply. So if he's thinking about approacing the owner about this Yenko, he better do it soon or the result could be an angry owner wondering how he got the information.

Here's some more information on GLB.

GLB Information

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I have seen that act, but I'm not sure which part pertains to the DMV's and their adoption/interpretation of the Privacy Act. Does someone know where in the GLB it might be? Anyone actually sit down and read all that stuff? It's the cure for insomnia

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Just a follow up observation; rarely does a musclecar owner get his feathers ruffled by someone who might drive by or stop by to admire/inquire about his car. The trouble starts when someone tries to buy the car via a lowball offer, or becomes a pesky nuisance. Deep down, we are all 'car guys', and will stop what we're doing to BS about them

[skierkaj]

That crazy guy looks like Nick Nolte.