Jody -
I know for certain that NZ, through Motocheck(?) still keeps track of
all historical registrations. I have the printout for all owners
since 1953 for my Atlantic to prove it. I think you can request
online, if not maybe a friendly car dealer will do it for you.
Alan
On 7/22/09, Jody Kerr <jodyfkerr@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey folks,
>
> This question is specifically for my peers in the Canada, Australia
> and New Zealand areas. I've been compiling a list of interesting cars
> owned by my family over the years and I'm interested in trying to
> track down these cars to see what has happened to them. Interestingly
> enough, we seem to remember our cars as importantly as our genealogy.
>
> What I really want to know is how well these three countries have
> tracked registrations and vehicle ownership over the years and how
> willing they are to give that sort of information out to requestors.
> Any tips and/or leads on who to contact are greatly appreciated. My
> family has had Gullwings in NZ, Ferraris in AUS, Minis in CAN, and a
> plethora of other british cars (E-types, Austin Healeys and the like).
>
> Consider this, if you will, an automotive family tree. I understand
> that the likelihood of me learning anything usefull is near to nil,
> but it's better to try and fail, than not try at all.
>
> Jody
>
> --
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> 1953 Studebaker Champion
> 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
> 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's)
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