Tracing California Car History

[ken_z]

I've had my car since 1983 and am finally getting around
to try and trace it's history. The story I got was it
was purchased in San Francisco and I picked it up in Santa
Rosa(Northern Ca for those who don't know). So it's been
in the SF bay area it's whole life.

I have a form from the CA DMV which looks like it could
do the trick. DMV form INF 70R. It is a request for VR/
Vessel Record Information. One of the choices is Ownership
History. Has anyone used this form? Had good luck with
it?

I was also trying to find out Chevy dealers in San Francisco
in 1969, but google can't seem to help(or I can't help
google :-)). I figured if I can get a list of dealers, I'd
start calling and see if there might be any records.

Would anyone have an idea on finding dealerships? I'll
start with the one dealer I know (Ellis Brooks) who has
been in business a long time.

Thanks
Ken