Steagan ·
Hi guys, looking for any and all info on the whereabouts of our old ride. We would like to own it again!
Aussieveedubbers · Bugs
Looking for our old ride. Want it back!
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/110300/looking-for-our-old-ride-want-it-back
Steagan ·
Work was done by Wayne penrose VW and car used to be Wollongong based
Steagan ·
OZ Towdster ·
Pretty sure MR930 had it for a short period but it could have been a diferent one that Wayne restored
MR930 ·
No I had the red one. Remember seeing this one on eBay a while back.
Steagan ·
Thanks guys was the car still in NSW when you saw it on eBay?
Steagan ·
Anyone got any suggestions on how I should further my search? Or just keep living in hope?
greenman ·
You could try a state by state free rego check. Instead of entering the rego number some states allow a VIN or Chassis number as a search field. Eg for VIC Try ..... https://vre.vicroads.vic.gov.au/MobileVRE/
Most state rego authorities have a similar search function. That can at least tell you what state the vehicle is registered in, if at all it is registered.
I hope that helps.
Most state rego authorities have a similar search function. That can at least tell you what state the vehicle is registered in, if at all it is registered.
I hope that helps.
shokwave2 ·
Pretty sure i saw that beetle parked in Lake Illawarra for years, then for sale at a used car yard in Unanderra. That was a good 12 months ago. You could maybe check with the used car yard, it was the one on the west side of the Princes Hwy in Unanderra, a few doors down from KFC.
Edit: I just checked Google street view and the place was called JM Motors, although it looks empty and has a for lease sign out the front. Not sure how old the Google street view is.
Edit: I just checked Google street view and the place was called JM Motors, although it looks empty and has a for lease sign out the front. Not sure how old the Google street view is.
bushed ·
Nice detective work there Matt
Steagan ·
Thanks guys, still no luck. Trying to track down old paperwork to do a vin search. Will let you know of any updates!
Steagan ·
Ok Matt you were 100% right it was there and when I do a rego check it says it is still owned by a dealership??? But JM Motors no longer exists! So have hit another dead end. Only chance left is that my partners parents have old paperwork with a vin number that may bring up extra info? Thanks again for all the help!
1303Steve ·
maybe the MTA could help you contact the dealer
shokwave2 ·
Found you a lead. I remember seeing this guy in the car yard when driving past on a daily basis. Not sure if he was an owner or just an employee. I think he used to also own a pizza shop in Windang years ago. Pretty sure his real name is Marcello. He's probably your best chance of finding your ride.
https://www.facebook.com/jmmotors2013/about
https://www.facebook.com/jmmotors2013/about
Steagan ·
Been a long time any new info out there??