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So, I have the original car history document, detailing the original owner and where he used to live, and luckily he was a scientist working around senbonmatsu farm in tochigi ( One of his research papers suggests he worked at the Tochigi Dairy Experiment Station Faculty of Biological Engineering and I think he came 65/94 in an FD3S at Tsukuba Circuit whether this is the right person I'm not sure but his name only brings up medical research papers and this so maybe its true, also considering its 60 mins away from his old house, most probably is true. Maybe its a pipe dream but I've always wanted to know what history my car had before it was exported to the UK in 2001, it landed with 75km so it did most its mileage in Japan as its only done 30km in 21 years and hopefully get in touch with previous owners like I have done with one of the previous UK owners who had it back in 2008. If anyone knows how I would be able to get in touch or would help me as my Japanese is a bit rusty it would be much appreciated |
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Last Edit: Jan 4, 2022 16:00:10 GMT by blawrence
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1994 Eunos Roadster
1979 Ford Escort 1600 Sport
Instagram: Retro_Law
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Aside from the language, distance and identity issue it could be a sensitive subject reluctant sale etc. Copart U.K. State buyers can't contact previous owners is that a legal or privacy thing I don't know.
If it is them they'll likely think it's a scam and bin it, who knows though.
If it's rare or special maybe they're on a forum that you could somehow access.
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I have thought similar for my Japanese import but sadly I don’t have as much info as clearly you have.
If you have the chaps name and you believe that you suspect he is a scientist, presumably from Google, why don’t you simply try and find a work e-mail or generic work/University contact email and simply use Google translate (surprisingly useful) to contact him adding a picture of the said motor.
Won’t hurt to try
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I found a phonebook with his home phone number from 2012, so uh thats a start (also doesn't look like he's moved city at all) further information about the guy I've found out, he's into his running, in 2019 he partook in a sprint it seems and well didn't qualify due to DNS as shown in this timesheet but also tells me more info as at the time he was 54 soo currently he's 57/8 (least he's not 80+ and dead) with this info this now tells me he bought the car new when he was around 29/30. Which gives me hope there is photos of the car at least. Also found out he's a member of the earthrunclub. It's scary how much info is available on the internet...... |
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Last Edit: Jan 5, 2022 16:29:04 GMT by blawrence
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1994 Eunos Roadster
1979 Ford Escort 1600 Sport
Instagram: Retro_Law
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vulgalour
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A polite, brief, message saying you acquired the car and are trying to track down any history on it would be enough. Be prepared for no response. They might not even remember the car, or they may have fond memories of it. If you don't ask you don't get.
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A polite, brief, message saying you acquired the car and are trying to track down any history on it would be enough. Be prepared for no response. They might not even remember the car, or they may have fond memories of it. If you don't ask you don't get. Hit the nail on the head, Might go old school and write a letter with some photos slotted in, feels a little less threatening than getting a phone call |
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1994 Eunos Roadster
1979 Ford Escort 1600 Sport
Instagram: Retro_Law
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A polite, brief, message saying you acquired the car and are trying to track down any history on it would be enough. Be prepared for no response. They might not even remember the car, or they may have fond memories of it. If you don't ask you don't get. Hit the nail on the head, Might go old school and write a letter with some photos slotted in, feels a little less threatening than getting a phone call great idea, I'd go with that |
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I would definitely expect to get nothing back. Remember that at one point your car may have just been "transport" to the previous owner and they might not give two hoots about your feelings for the vehicle.
I once bought a Classic Mini back in the 90s. Previous owner was enthusiastic about it (could have just been trying to sell it). Sent them a letter detailing what I had done with their car and my modifications a few months later. Complete blank. Never heard a thing from them, and that's in England.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Could be really worthwhile, but I would doubt it.
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Paul
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Some thorough Googling turned up two possible addresses for the previous owner of my CROWN Vic. I also managed to find the very salesman who sold them the car on LinkedIn but he passed away a few years ago.
I sent both addresses an identical letter with a few pictures of the car (and the entire family sitting in the boot) mainly to show that it was being well looked after. I ended with a polite appeal for any information as the paperwork I had suggested it had been in the same family for 30 years.
Sadly I never heard anything back.
Did the letters get to the right people? I'll never know...but I did what I could and the fact is it was a letter I would happily have received about my old car.
As others have stated, it was a needle in a haystack so don't go expecting too much...and do keep us updated!
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On the flip side, a previous owner of my Mondeo contacted me after seeing a pic on Facebook, and was really pleased with what I'd done with it. Turns out the miles were put on it as it was an organ transplant delivery car, and went all over Europe. Got some cool pics of it in the Alps, damn things better travelled than I am  I'd say go for it, nothing to lose  |
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I'd say go for it, nothing to lose 