The Lost Car Registry: Pontiac Vehicles

VIN: (No VIN submitted, but California license plate NAN 840)

Year: 1964

Original color: Dark Blue

Vehicle options: 4-speed, Black interior

Car last seen: 1970, in Vallejo, California

Contact: f1bobby@yahoo.com

Submitted: September 04, 2008

VIN: (No VIN submitted, but California license plate XAL 751)

Model: Firebird 400

Vehicle options: Automatic, White interior

Car last seen: 1969, in Vallejo, California

Contact: f1bobby@yahoo.com

Submitted: September 04, 2008

VIN: 242379R161039

Original color: Palladium Silver

Vehicle options: 400 CID, Ram Air, 4-speed, Safe-T-Track, power steering, power disc brakes, A/C, console

Car last seen: 1974, in Seagoville, Texas

Contact: ptanner@hunterbuildings.com

Comments: "I was the second owner. I would like to find this car and buy it if possible, or at least visit with the current owner. I have original information."

Submitted: August 28, 2008

VIN: 242370P249231

Year: 1985

Vehicle options: Power steering, power brakes

Car last seen: 1981, in New Jersey

Contact: miklin4@yahoo.com

Submitted: August 28, 2008

VIN: 1G2FW87G3FL611646

Year: 1985

Original color: Navy Blue w/ Silver ground effects

Vehicle options: T-tops, power windows & doors, gray interior, performance pkg., 305 CID

Contact: cebaleija@yahoo.com

Comments: "My folks bought this car for me in 1989 and I had it through high school. A lot of memories, good and bad."

Submitted: August 26, 2008

VIN: 242177P126677

Vehicle options: Automatic, his/hers shifter, A/C, power steering, power brakes, red interior, black vinyl top

Contact: hausofvintage@yahoo.com

Comments: http://www.lakewayebay.com/pictures/5791382.jpg

Submitted: August 26, 2008

VIN: 242370P249231

Car last seen: 1981, in New Jersey

Contact: miklin4@yahoo.com

Submitted: August 26, 2008

VIN: 242177P206123

Contact: jcbitzer@gmail.com

Car last seen: 1970

Comments: "Just wondering what happened to the old Goat."

Submitted: August 9, 2008

Year: 1964

Original color: Light Blue

Vehicle options: 389 CID, 4-speed

Car last seen: Madison, WI

Person sold to: Gary Arseneau

Contact: TOM-OB@HOTMAIL.COM

Submitted: August 9, 2008

VIN: 242176P241634

Car last seen: 1970, in West Lafayette, IN

Contact: sportcoat@cityofbryan.net

Comments: "Curious if it still exists."

Submitted: August 9, 2008

VIN: 1G2FW2186JL214374

Year: 1988

Body style: Hatchback

Model: Trans Am GTA

Vehicle options: 5.7L engine, 700R4 trans

Car last seen: 1997, in East Ridge, TN

Contact: speeddemon@catt.com

Comments: "I am looking for my 1988 Trans Am GTA. The car was black with black cloth interior and the 5.7 (350) engine with 700R4 automatic trans. I owned the car from late 1988 until 1997 when I traded the car on a 1994 Toyota 4X4 at Marshal Mize Ford in Chattanooga, TN. The car was then auctioned to a small car lot in East Ridge, TN (a part of Chattanooga) and a local person in Catoosa County bought the car. I have searched on several sites and found the car registration was renewed every year up until several years ago so as far as I can tell the car has not been sold, stolen, crashed, or moved out of state and is still here in Catoosa County. Any help in locating it is greatly appreciated. Thanks."

Submitted: May 25, 2008

VIN: 1G2F287H5GL222125

Year: 1986

Original color: Silver Metallic/Gun Metal Grey

Vehicle options: Tilt tach, 5.0 V8

Car last seen: 2008, in Dickson, TN

Contact: the1xtreme2004@yahoo.com

Comments: "The car is now a spray can red. The guy who had it before I bought it sprayed it. I think he also did a lot of rigging with the engine wires. I have fixed most of that. When I bought it, the only thing working on it, electrical wise, was the speedo. Now everything works, except I can't figure out why the dash lights won't work."

Submitted: February 26, 2008

VIN: 22367U153281

Original color: Autumn Gold

Vehicle options: Two-speed auto, radio, power top, standard interior, power brakes, power steering, green interior

Car last seen: 2008, in Algonac, MI

Person sold to: Walt Rogers

Contact: teksult@hotmail.com or 509-939-2133

Comments: "I bought this car in 2002, did a complete restoration. I put in a Turbo 350 trans and painted it Montego Magenta. The interior is now parchment."

Submitted: February 21, 2008

VIN: 242177Z125021

Original color: Fathom Blue

Vehicle options: 4-speed, black interior, black vinyl top, power steering, courtesy lights

Car last seen: 2008, in Algonac, MI

Person sold to: Walt Rogers

Contact: teksult@hotmail.com . or 509-939-2133

Comments: "I own this car. Bought it from California. It has been registered in Utah and California and now Michigan. Excellent rust free car, numbers matching. Ground up restoration completed in 1999."

Submitted: February 21, 2008

VIN: (No VIN submitted, but Washington license plate CJU 492)

Original color: Light green mist

Vehicle options: White interior, bucket seats, 4-speed

Car last seen: 1970, in Spokane, Wash.

Person sold to: Traded in at Spokane Auto Sales

Contact: cruizin5@aol.com . or 509-939-2133

Comments: "I think my car was rare because it was a two door post, not a two door hardtop. The license number was CJU 492. I don't have the VIN. I have looked for it for years and wished every day I had it back. I miss my GTO. I'm not sure what the correct color code is, but it was a very light green mist color."

Submitted: February 18, 2008

VIN: 242677P259768

Original color: Tyrol Blue

Vehicle options: 4-speed, manual top, black interior

Car last seen: 2008, in Algonac, MI

Person sold to: Walt Rogers

Contact: teksult@hotmail.com

Comments: "I bought this car in 2002 from a guy in Missouri. I am the current owner."

Submitted: February 17, 2008

VIN: 223677U141080

Vehicle options: 326 CID

Car last seen: 1980, in Rome, NY

Contact: (518) 387-6163

Comments: "Sold to a car dealer in Rome, NY, about 1980 then he sold it later for about $2500; originally from St. Johnsville, NY, Hanafin Pontiac. As sold was a 400 CID with 4-speed."

Submitted: February 12, 2008

Year: 1973

Vehicle options: Console

Contact: robnrd@yahoo.com

Comments: "Hey Keith, my name is Rob and I sent you a picture of my 1973 Firebird, blue with white Cragar wheels. Updated info on this car is that the guy who bought it was a machinist in the Navy and was stationed in Groton CT. Thanks again Keith and keep up the great work."

Click on the photo below to see a picture of this car:

Submitted: February 10, 2008

VIN: 223679L103880

Vehicle options: Console

Car last seen: 1985, in San Diego, Calif.

Contact: greg@gregmeinhold.com

Submitted: February 8, 2008

VIN: 242676B130471

Vehicle options: 4-speed, 389 CID, Tri-Power, black interior, rally wheels

Car last seen: 1969, in Fall River, Mass.

Person sold to: Paul Robilard?

Contact: camaroz212000@yahoo.com

Comments: "Two weeks after the car was sold by my father, it was stolen, and was found stripped supposedly, in Providence, RI? From there, who knows."

Submitted: February 7, 2008

VIN: (No VIN submitted, but Wash. plate OJH 059)

Original color: Alpine Blue

Car last seen: 1983, in Edgewood/Puyallup, WA

Contact: kpcichanski@comcast.net

Comments: "My father-in-law was the original owner; vehicle had original Washington plate OJH 059. Traded car for work at house in 1981-82. Sold quickly to "young" guy" who worked at an auto body shop on Meridian in Edgewood, WA (I believe the shop may have closed in the early 90's.) He found Bill's address on old paperwork and brought car to their home in Tacoma to show off restoration work - very well done! While visiting with Bill he admired Bill's current car at that time, a 240Z. We have not seen or heard of car since. My husband was far too young to ever drive the car but talks about it often and wonders what happened to the car. I would love to find it for both of them! Thank you!"

Submitted: January 28, 2008

VIN: 242370Z129692

Original color: Verdoro Green

Vehicle options: Judge package, 8-track, Ram Air III, automatic

Contact: maus@ownit.nu

Submitted: January 20, 2008

VIN: 237375Z129443

Original color: Iris Mist

Vehicle options: 3-speed on the floor

Car last seen: 1990, in Billings, MT

Contact: whitmore@tritel.net, or (307)-754-4625

Comments: "Car believed to be in Montana, re-titled in California in 2003."

Submitted: January 20, 2008

VIN: 242177K134219

Original color: Linden Green

Vehicle options: Automatic

Contact: BATTAILE1@aol.com

Comments: "I purchased this car, a basket case, from a private party in Addison, Ill., in 2004. I have completely restored it and it is magnificent."

Submitted: January 20, 2008

Original color: Light blue

Vehicle options: 4-speed, Tri-Power

Car last seen: 1972, in Cincinatti, OH

Person sold to: Bob Payton or Peyton

Contact: dunnsg@voyager.net

Comments: "Last color was dark metalic blue gray and had 4.33 posi rear."

Submitted: January 20, 2008

VIN: 254376X140740

Model: 2+2

Vehicle options: 421 CID HO/Tri-Power

Contact: s.koclanes@comcast.net

Comments: "I own this car and it is for sale - if any one is looking for it."

Submitted: January 20, 2008

VIN: 242379P318J65

Vehicle options: Ram Air III, 4-spd. manual

Car last seen: 2003, in North Vancouver BC, Canada

Contact: cole_383@hotmail.com

Comments: "It was my dad's old car. He sold it when I was born. It was originally blue with blue interior. It also had a Ram Air III with a 4-spd. My dad sold it around 1992 to a guy in North Vancouver, British Columbia who turned it into an orange Judge clone. But they kept the blue interior. Then around 2003-2004, somebody told me they spotted it in North Vancouver still. It was still orange with the blue interior and it was for sure a 4-spd. The paint and stripes were faded and the quarter panels were rusty. I'd love to know if the car is still out there and not sitting somewhere rotting away. I have lots of pictures of it from when my dad had it. Thanks, Cody."

Submitted: January 9, 2008

VIN: 2U87N3N137019

Year: 1973

Model: Firebird Formula 350

Car last seen: 1998, in Cincinnati, OH

Contact: jodinchris06@yahoo.com

Comments: "I sold this car when I was 18 and have been searching for it or one like it ever since."

Submitted: January 7, 2008

VIN: 242371G116945

Original color: Canyon Copper

Vehicle options: Automatic transmission, vinyl top

Car last seen: 1981, in Massachusetts

Contact: kpun2006@aol.com

Comments: "The car was Canyon Copper with saddle interior, automatic, non-air. Bought new from Perry Pontiac in Massachusetts. I will pay a $2,500 finders fee if you can lead me to it."

Submitted: December 10, 2007

VIN: 2W87K7N211086

Year: 1977

Original color: Two-door

Model: TransAm

Body style: Brown

Car last seen: 1995, in Oxnard, Calif.

Contact: mnwaggoner@roadrunner.com

Submitted: April 16, 2007

VIN: 2F37M3A248677

Year: 1973

Model: Lemans Sport Coupe

Body style: Green

Original color: Two-door

Car last seen: 1986, in Maryland

Contact: 6SADOSKYS@COMCAST.NET

Submitted: April 8, 2007

VIN: 2P67W4P226584

Model: Grandville

Person sold to: Rusty (no last name given)

Original color: Gray

Contact: DARYLJOHNSON_1978@YAHOO.COM

Submitted: April 8, 2007

VIN: 242370Z122424

Vehicle options: 455 CID, A/C, automatic transmission

Contact: rlhuillier@twmi.rr.com

Submitted: March 11, 2007

VIN: 2W87S5N555968

Vehicle options: 8-track, console, automatic transmission

Car last seen: 1982

Contact: grickjudge@aol.com

Comments: "I have the original Don Everett Pontiac invoice from my father. This was titled in Sandusky, Ohio originally."

Submitted: March 11, 2007

VIN: 2H37R5P167504

Model: Grand Am

Original color: Yellow

Car last seen: 1983

Contact: bobdege@aol.com

Submitted: March 11, 2007

VIN: 242370Z107122

Original color: Red exterior, black interior

Vehicle options: 4-speed, A/C, power steering, power brakes

Car last seen: 1986, at Fresno State College, Calif.

Contact: gtorichard@sbcglobal.net

Comments: "I purchased this car in 1978 from a used car dealer in Visalia, Calif. I still have the original sales slip showing the purchase price of $2,025. It was my first car and I have been searching for it for a long time. After the car was sold, I located it again while attending college. The owner wanted over $5K for it and I couldn't afford it and had to let it go again - now two regrets. I have been told by the California DMV that the car was last registered in Calif. in 1999 and then was moved out of state. I do not know if the car actually left California or not. I have many memories of the car, though they were short. I would like to locate the current owner to see the car or even purchase it if were for sale."

Submitted: March 10, 2007

VIN: 242378B135328

Original color: Green

Car last seen: 1998, in Honeybrook, Pa.

Contact: RISBONLM1@NETZERO.COM

Comments: "This car disappeared while in storage. I have title and keys. Title issue date is 2/3/1989."

Submitted: March 10, 2007

VIN: 242177P111207

Original color: Regimental Red

Car last seen: 2004, in Indiana

Person sold to: Blaine Spjaner

Contact: jeka5377@aol.com

Comments: "I sold this car it to a local guy in Maryland. Then, March 2004, I got a call from a guy saying he bought my car. I lost contact with him, so all I have is his name. When I sold the car, it had a hood tach, his/hers shifer, 14x7 Rally 2 whees with Mickey Thompson Redlines, disc brakes and a 12-bolt from a 1969 chevelle. I'm looking to possibly buy it back. I sold it when I was buying a house, and now I think I'm stable enough financially to possibly purchase it back."

Submitted: March 7, 2007

VIN: 242370R137186

Original color: Orange

Vehicle options: 4-speed

Car last seen: Late '70s, in Kansas

Contact: gerifromia@webtv.net

Comments: "I am looking for this car for a friend who wants to buy it back very much."

Submitted: March 5, 2007

VIN: 237655P347416

Original color: Lavender

Vehicle options: Heater

Car last seen: 1968

Contact: bmeighan@myway.com

Comments: "This was my uncle's car. He bought it new in 1965 and took me for rides when I was a young boy. My uncle was drafted into the Army in 1967 and had to sell the car. He was killed in action in 1968 in Vietnam and I have always wanted to see what happened to the car and possibly buy it and restore it but I did not know where to begin looking. My father recently passed away and when I was going through his papers I found the original loan application for my uncles's GTO and it had the VIN number and original selling price ($3762.91). I would love to find out what happened to my uncle's car since the car brings back old memories of my youth and my uncle."

Submitted: March 5, 2007

VIN: 237375K101294

Original color: Yellow, white and gold interior

Vehicle options: Hardtop, 4-speed, wood wheel

Car last seen: 1972

Person sold to: Herb Myer

Contact: fberkey@merrick.com

Comments: "Yellow ("Mayfair Maize") GTO hardtop with white/gold interior, 389 CID, 335 HP, console, 4-speed, simulated wood steering wheel, manual steering and brakes. I would like to find the current owner. Thanks."

Pictures of Frederick Berkey's 1965 Pontiac GTO:

Submitted: March 2, 2007

VIN: 242177P111207

Original color: Regimental Red

Car last seen: 2004, in Indiana

Contact: bittersweetgsr@aol.com

Comments: "Sold the car to buy a house, looking to see if I can locate and buy it back."

Submitted: March 2, 2007

VIN: 24267813107580

Original color: Candyapple Red

Vehicle options: White convertible top, automatic transmission, 400 CID

Car last seen: 1972, in Myrtle Beach, SC

Contact: jenandson92@hotmail.com

Comments: "The VIN I have shows as a serial number with only 14 characters; would love to know what happened to this car. Was traded in and I never saw it again; very special to me."

Submitted: January 1, 2007

VIN: 242370P201809

Vehicle options: Ram Air III, 4-speed

Car last seen: 1987, in Niles, OH

Person sold to: Last name "Vannoy"?

Contact: RAMADAINNUS@YAHOO.COM

Comments: "My first car; had a lot of good times, should have never sold her. Just wondering if it is still around."

Submitted: October 22, 2006

VIN: 223378U108478

Original color: Verdoro Green

Vehicle options: 350 CID, 4-speed

Car last seen: 1969, in Baltimore, MD

Contact: aklapp@comcast.net

Submitted: August 24, 2006

VIN: 242177G122767

Original color: Mariner Turquoise

Vehicle options: Disc brakes

Contact: dodgen336@yahoo.com

Comments: "I purchased this car around 1978 in Georgia and drove it until 1995, then parted it out."

Submitted: August 24, 2006

VIN: 237375B129021

Original color: Burgundy

Car last seen: 1968, in Paterson, NJ

Contact: sauter10@ptd.net

Submitted: August 7, 2006

VIN: 1G2AV87T5BL116322

Year: 1981

Model: Firebird Formula

Original color: Maroon

Car last seen: 1987, in Peoria, Ill.

Contact: adgbsch@mtco.com

Submitted: August 7, 2006

VIN: 237370P186726

Model: Le Mans Sport

Original color: Brown/gold

Contact: kws87@charter.net

Comments: "This was the last car my grandfather bought before he was killed in Vietnam. I am trying to find this as a present for my father. I will take the car in any condition. Please email me if you have any information."

Submitted: June 5, 2006

VIN: 1G2AW87H4Cl520691

Year: 1982

Vehicle options: T-tops, power windows

Car last seen: 1997, in Griffith, IN

Contact: jtugboat76@aol.com

Comments: "I've been trying to locate this car for a while. It was sold in July 1997 to somebody from Hobart, IN. I believe it was to a father and his son. This was my car that i had a friend sell for me. I never wanted to sell the car but my wife and I were having a child and needed something dependable, but the Trans Am needed work. I want to repurchase no matter what shape it is in to restore it. Thanks for any help, Steve (708-275-9096)."

Submitted: June 4, 2006

VIN: 2X87Z9N161907

Vehicle options: 10th Anniversary car

Car last seen: 1987, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Contact: jcasale@interstate-fleets.com

Comments: "Have original build sheet."

Submitted: June 1, 2006

VIN: 242176P319523

Original color: Yellow

Contact: stumpey1@msn.com

Submitted: May 29, 2006

VIN: 2D37N2A132637

Model: LeMans GT

Original color: Yellow/gold

Vehicle options: 350 CID/2 bbl., Endura front end

Car last seen: 1973

Contact: braxtonusher@bellsouth.net

Comments: "I was the original owner of this car. Got sportscar crazy and traded the car in on a MG. Would like to locate vehicle and possibly purchase for restoration. Any help in locating this vehicle would be greatly appreciated. Have already checked DOTY in SC and NC and have e-mailed GA and carfacts."

Submitted: May 29, 2006

VIN: 2W87K9N167654

Contact: se1979ta@swcp.com

Submitted: May 27, 2006

VIN: 235379P354118

Model: Tempest

Original color: Brown/grey primer

Car last seen: 1995, in Athol, Mass

Contact: irishwy@msn.com

Comments: "I had this car stored at a friends garage (or so I thought) for approximately two years when I was moving out of state. I went to pick it up and it was gone. My buddy said it has been missing for about two months and was trying to find it before calling me. I think he had something to do with it but I can't prove it. I think after I went there to tell him I was moving (three months prior to the theft) he made the sale. I just want my car back - no police, no questions, just location. This car means alot to me."

Submitted: May 4, 2006

VIN: 223679U132580

Original color: Carousel Red

Vehicle options: 350 CID HO, 4-speed, black top

Car last seen: 1981, in Bridgeport, Conn.

Contact: dailey11@charter.net

Comments: "Car stolen from the University of Bridgeport in 1981. Was just about in perfect condition. Rare HO Engine. I have grieved ever since. It was taken in about 10 minutes of it being alone. A rare car and maybe sold privately."

Submitted: May 2, 2006

VIN: 242370P113588

Original color: Forest Green with vinyl top

Vehicle options: Ram Air, 455 CID, 4-spd., rear wing

Car last seen: 1980, in Algoma, WI

Contact: ernhrt@sbcglobal.net, or 920-487-2693

Comments: "The '70 GTO was a graduation present from my mother, who passed away in 1989. It pains me to know I sold it! The car went to the Millwaukee, WI-area, I think. Thanks for your time and effort."

Submitted: May 1, 2006

VIN: 237675P280967

Car last seen: 1982, in Illinois

Contact: RBRONES@CAMDENAVIATION.COM

Comments: "Wonder if car still exists, and if owner is willing to sell."

Submitted: May 1, 2006

VIN: 242379Z113385

Car last seen: Oregon

Original color: Gray

Contact: troyboy1371@yahoo.com

Comments: "Would like to locate this car."

Submitted: May 1, 2006

Model: Beaumont Acadian Sport Deluxe

Original color: Yellow

Vehicle options: Power steering, power brakes, power top, center console

Car last seen: 1974, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Contact: mikeirish50@hotmail.com

Comments: "Powerglide transmission, center console, black interior. Car was stolen from condo parking lot; had, at the time, a crunch in the right front fender. Engine was a 283 2-bbl."

Submitted: February 23, 2006

VIN: 242379A115310

Model: GTO Judge

Original color: Carousel Red

Vehicle options: Ram Air, 4-spd.

Car last seen: 1973

Contact: ronaldmoore2003@hotmail.com

Comments: "The car I am trying to find is my Uncle Ronnie's 1969 GTO Judge, which I think his was a Ram Air IV Judge, but I do not know for sure. The Judge was bought in late 1968 and was ordered in early 1968 as soon as my uncle and grandpa found out about the Judge. My uncle raced the Judge a lot at Raceway Park in Indianapolis; he raced the car on the street and got in trouble many times with the car. He kept the Judge until his death in 1972 when he died riding his motorcycle. The Judge was traded in 1973 on another car because it pained my grandparents to keep it. My dad and I are looking for the car, so if anybody knows where it ended up, let me know. Thanks."

Submitted: January 1, 2006

Vehicle options: Black vinyl top, black interior

Car last seen: 1981, in Lodi, Calif.

Person sold to: George Pimentel, of Ione, Calif.

Contact: vicaris@sbcglobal.net

Comments: "I sold my Firebird in about 1981 to George Pimentel of Ione, Ca. He then sold it to someone in Lodi, Ca. It was primered brown with a black vinyl top. It had Appliance Turbo-Vec rims, a 400 CID with a fiberglass 400 hood, and Turbo 400 transmission. Would love to know where the car is and if the owner would want to sell it back to me!"

Submitted: January 1, 2006

VIN: 237378p166666

Model: LeMans

Car last seen: 1997, in Camarillo, Calif.

Contact: phatfabs@hotmail.com

Comments: "This was my first car and would love to know if it is still alive, possibly try to re-own it. Thanks for all your help to bring my baby home! Fortunately, I have a very understanding girlfriend!"

Submitted: December 31, 2005

Original color: Lucerne Blue

Vehicle options: A/C, power disc brakes

Car last seen: 1975, in Langhorne, Pa.

Contact: fghjr@lansys.net

Comments: "I purchased this car new in May 1971 from Town and Country Pontiac in New Brunswick, NJ. The dealership closed many years ago. The car was special ordered with the following: A/C, 4-speed, 455/HO, honeycomb wheels, power disc brakes, power steering, AM/FM radio, console, Lucerne Blue paint, parchment interior and factory-installed body side door guard moulding. Also installed (by me) is the wheel opening stainless trim. I traded the car on a 1975 Volvo wagon in July 1975 at a dealer in Langhorne,PA. This GTO is 1 of 169 produced with the 455HO and 4-speed in a 2 door hardtop. I would dearly love to find it or one with the similar options. Any leads would be most appreciated. Car was registered at one point in New Jersey with the license plate 'KED 185.' Thanks."

Submitted: December 1, 2005

VIN: 2W87K9l147205

Vehicle options: T-tops, 6.6L engine

Car last seen: 1982, in Orange, Calif.

Contact: princessdeeann4@yahoo.com

Comments: "This was my first car when I was 16. I still have the original window stickers for it, and I would like to possibly buy it back if it is still on the road. It did not have the Firebird emblem on the hood, and had silver accents, not gold."

Submitted: November 29, 2005

Original color: Ice Blue

Vehicle options: 389 CID, M-21 (Muncie) 4-speed transmission

Car last seen: August 1990

Contact: kcsling@sbcglobal.net

Comments: "Last known plate number was 2JWT350 sold in 1990 by myself. At the time, I was 19-years-old kid and could'nt afford the upkeep. Now I'm 34 and want my first car back! I will try to dig up the VIN and get it to you, until then try to find my car please!"

Submitted: November 27, 2005

VIN: 2K57T2A116290

Model: Grand Prix

Original color: Green or white

Car last seen: 2000, in Arizona

Contact: sotermarler@msn.com

Comments: "Not sure if car is original color."

Submitted: October 30, 2005

Body style: Four-door

Original color: Blue, with white top

Vehicle options: Sunvisor, traffic viewer, spotlight, automatic

Car last seen: 1962 in Saint Louis, Missouri at Barton Pontiac

Person sold to: Unknown

Contact: misterijoe@charter.net

Comments: "My dad bought this car new in '53 then traded it on a new '62 Pontiac. The '53 was perfect as I remember when he traded it. If anyone has seen this car, please let me know."

Submitted: October 30, 2005

VIN: 242177G101165

Vehicle options: Big block Chevrolet motor

Car last seen: Mars Hill, Maine

Person sold to: Joe Mahaney

Contact: ADeLucia67@aol.com , or (203)265-3031

Comments: "I am the original owner and still have some original paperwork. The GTO was a 16th birthday present from my father. Would really like to locate and possibly repurchase."

Submitted: October 2, 2005

Original color: Heritage Brown

Vehicle options: 403 CID, automatic, rear defrost, camel tan cloth interior, Rally II wheels

Car last seen: Sold to Keim Transportation in Sabetha, KS. I think it was 1994 or 1995

Person sold to: We called him Winston (don't know if that was a nickname or not)

Contact: lescot723@yahoo.com , or (785)284-3586

Comments: "This is the car I had when my girlfriend (now my wife) and I met. We both loved the car. We spent alot of time "cruising Main St." when I had it. I would love to have it back. The person I sold it to worked for Keim Transportation in Sabetha, Kansas as a truck driver. I was told he lived in St. Louis, Missourri. He told me he was going to paint it black and put black interior in it. I don't know if he did it or not. The car had a small square hole in the front bumper cover, a dent in the drivers side front fender, a dent in the hood on the center body line. There was a crack in the hood scoop about an 1 1/2" long. When I still had the car I vinyl painted some of the interior pieces black. It had approximately 144,000 miles on it when I sold it. My wife and I would really like to have this car back. I do have several pictures of it."

Submitted: October 2, 2005

VIN: 242379R1O2446

Car last seen: 1982, in Colorado Springs, Co.

Person sold to: Daniel R. Button

Contact: tdmattorano@msn.com

Submitted: October 2, 2005

Model: Star Chief

Original color: Mint Green

Vehicle options: Leather seats

Car last seen: 1967, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Contact: gabesgarage@verizon.net

Comments: "My dad bought it new in November 1957 from a small dealership in his northeast Pennsylavnia hometown. Traded it in October 17, 1963 for a new 1964 Dodge Dart at Reedman Dodge in Langhorne, Pa. The Pontiac never made it to the used car lot. We saw it for sale in 1967 at a gas station in Philadelphia but could not buy it. Would like to find it, if it is still out there. I have paperwork and photos for the Pontiac."

Submitted: September 4, 2005

VIN: 2W87S5N529409

Vehicle options: Automatic, 400 CID, A/C

Car last seen: 1996, in Elizabethton, TN

Contact: red96mustang@hotmail.com

Comments: "First car, first love. Would like to know where the car is, if it has been restored. If possible, would like to see."

Submitted: August 14, 2005

VIN: 2K57Y2A121307

Model: Grand Prix

Vehicle options: Power windows, power steering, tilt wheel, 455 CID

Car last seen: 1977, in Florence, SC

Contact: HCapell@sc.rr.com

Comments: "My dad's Car - would like to find and restore."

Submitted: June 24, 2005

VIN: 242378R166511

Original color: Blue, in black primer

Vehicle options: A/C, automatic transmission, Hide-a-way headlights, tinted glass

Car last seen: February 2003 in Bates City, MO, at a place called Interstate Welding and Frame Service

Contact: cmrrhino@aol.com, or 702-240-6725

Comments: "The GTO was parked there for a short time then moved to some other place when the welding and frame shop closed. I never could find out where the owners are or where the GTO went. The car was in black primer with black interior, no engine. The car had a 400 Turbo whith a 12-bolt rear end and rally wheels."

Submitted: June 22, 2005

VIN: 228871N118150

Original color: White with blue stripe

Vehicle options: 4-speed

Car last seen: 1985, in Methuen, Mass.

Person sold to: Paul McKenzie Jr.

Contact: 508-697-8726

Comments: "Blue interior."

Submitted: March 6, 2005

VIN: 242676P197695

Original color: Triple black (exterior, interior, top)

Vehicle options: Ralley gauges, posi-traction, 4 spd. manual, 389 CID Quadra Jet, power steering, power brakes, AM/FM stereo, redline Tiger Paws tires

Car last seen: Traded-in at Volkwagen dealership, southside of Chicago, Illinois in 1968

Contact: rons67goat@yahoo.com

Comments: "Ordered special from factory without Pontiac emblem on the hood (holes were never drilled). GTO was in an accident in 1967, repaired, then traded-in in 1968. I regretted that day ever since. Please find my Goat!"

Submitted: March 6, 2005

Year: 1955

Model: Chiefton

Vehicle options: Radio, heater

Car last seen: Oregon

Person sold to: Rod Williams

Contact: kszenith@wwebtv.net

Comments: "Oregon plate #1G7640."

Submitted: February 27, 2005

Original color: Cordova Red

Vehicle options: A/C, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power rear antenna

Car last seen: 2005, in Littleton, NH

Contact: jdfoster@ncia.net

Comments: "I have a beautiful RARE and completely original 1957 Pontiac Starchief with 33,682 original miles on it! This car has a 347 CID with Nascar Tri-power (three 2-barrel carbs)! The engine and transmission have been rebuilt to factory spec. Has always been garage stored and taken care of with TLC. The original floor mats are still inside! This two-door hardtop is Cordova Red with red and white over the shoulder leather interior. A rare find if you are a Pontiac lover. I have lots of pictures I can e-mail. E-mail me and we can talk!"

Submitted: February 27, 2005

VIN: 223379U120454

Vehicle options: 2-bbl. 350 CID, TurboHydramatic 350, power brakes, power steering

Car last seen: 1998, in Oswego, NY

Contact: djelectron@msn.com

Comments: "The car was sold with historic (blue/yellow) NY tags, # 8197-TG. The car was a medium metallic blue. Some of the new paint was chipped around the hood and had the original gold showing through. It also had an aftermarket stereo and the original Space Saver spare tire. Over 100,000 miles on odometer. The car originally had a 2-speed tranny, but was replaced with a 3-speed. The T-bar shifter on the console didn't select first gear since it was designed for only low and high."

Submitted: February 27, 2005

VIN: 223377U162662

Vehicle options: Console, auto, V8

Car last seen: Just bought

Contact: docbreckon@hotmail.com

Submitted: January 17, 2005

Vehicle options: 4-speed, radio delete, heater delete

Car last seen: 1970, in Oklahoma

Contact: 800-932-8808 (Tom)

Comments: "This car could also be in Texas and might have been wrecked."

Submitted: December 22, 2004

VIN: 242177P217897

Original color: Blue/green

Vehicle options: 4-speed, 400 CID/Ram Air, cluster and tach, Rally gauges, Rally wheels, console, Saf-T-Track,

Car last seen: 1967, in Canton, Ohio

Contact: 727-588-0706

Comments: "I ordered this car from Hicks Motor Car Co. in Massillon, Ohio right out of school. Was drafted in the Army in November 1967. Told my father to hold on to it until I knew better what the Army had plans for me. It wasn't the exact plans I had in mind so I told him to let it go. I have always wanted to know what happened to one of the best things in my life!"

Submitted: December 22, 2004

VIN: 242176P108866

Vehicle options: 389 CID/Tri-Power

Car last seen: 1972 (traded in on a new Nova in Phoenix, Az.)

Person sold to: Calvin Howman

Contact: mike99zr2@yahoo.com

Comments: "Looking for this car - will pay any price to get it back."

Submitted: December 22, 2004

VIN: 242076Z114685

Original color: Midnight Blue

Contact: baileys@san.rr.com

Submitted: November 16, 2004

VIN: 242076P160718

Original color: Burgundy

Vehicle options: 335 HP, 3-speed, post coupe

Car last seen: 1973, in Andover, Mass.

Contact: baileys@san.rr.com

Comments: "I have the original bill of sale, Dec. 12, 1965."

Submitted: November 16, 2004

VIN: 242177P255353

Original color: Linden Green

Vehicle options: His/hers shifter, 1965 Tri-Power 389 CID

Car last seen: 1991, in Marietta, Ga.

Contact: lquast@hotmail.com

Comments: "Car was stolen Jan. 7, 1991 in Marietta, Ga. Thieves were caught, but car was never recovered. Car was last painted white with black tail panel."

Submitted: November 16, 2004

VIN: 235379Z125739

Model: Custom S

Original color: Glacier Blue

Car last seen: 2004

Contact: rkkilleen@msn.com

Submitted: November 16, 2004

VIN: 223378U124988

Original color: Green

Car last seen: 1982

Contact: topflite20@aol.com

Comments: "I know it's been a long time but this car was my baby and I'd like to have it back. The local police had no help."

Submitted: November 16, 2004

VIN: 242378R171624

Original color: Red, with white painted top

Options: Power steering, power disc brakes, A/C, tach, Hide-a-way headlights, white interior, 4-spd, console, bucket seats, 400 CID

Car last seen: 1981, in Spencer, OK

Person sold to: Ladonna Stucker

Contact: home@paulsindian.com

Comments: "This was my high school car. As far as I know, it was last registered in my ex-girlfriend's name (listed above). I sold it to Jimmy Gassaway in 1981. I understand he traded it to someone in Oklahoma City, I've checked with DMV and it is currently not registered, it may be sitting in someones back yard. I would very much like to buy it back and would gladly pay a finder's fee to anyone who can locate it. I can be contacted by phone at (209) 848-4534, or through e-mail. Thank You, David Reed."

Submitted: November 11, 2004

VIN: 2D37N2P137008

Model: Lemans Sport GT

Original color: Lucerne Blue

Options: Vinyl top, power steering, power brakes, automatic, GT stripes, 350 CID 2-bbl.

Car last seen: Early 1990s, in Pocomoke, MD

Contact: sowellmw@cs.com

Comments: "The last tag number was WCA 926 (Maryland). I spoke with a former owner in Pocomoke, and they sold it and do not know where it went from there. I had this car in high school and while in the Navy. It would be nice to find it as it was the best car I have ever owned."

Submitted: October 26, 2004

VIN: 237375B129021

Original color: Burgandy

Options: Burgandy interior, 4bbl., 4-speed manual trans,

Car last seen: June 1968 (sold to resident of Jefferson St, Paterson, NJ)

Contact: sauter10@ptd.net

Comments: "Sold in excellent condition with approx. 38,000 miles on it. Would dearly love to know what became of this beauty."

Submitted: October 19, 2004

VIN: 223677U138235

Car last seen: 2002, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Contact: blitzda@yahoo.com

Comments: "This car had a blue interior with a 326 engine and automatic trans with console shift. It also had a teak wood steering wheel."

Submitted: October 19, 2004

VIN: 2K57Y2P110289

Model: Grand Prix Hurst SSJ

Original color: Green/gold

Vehicle options: Hurst SSJ package with 455 CID engine

Car last seen: 1974, in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Person sold to: Darrel Yoder

Contact: larrymorris@hotmail.com

Comments: "One of 60 recorded '72 Grand Prixs to be made that model year and is the only green car to get the HURST performance package. Car was special order in Pittsburgh and collector in South Texas bought and restored it."

Submitted: September 21, 2004

Model: Firebird Formula

Original color: Mayan Red

Vehicle options: Deluxe white interior

Car last seen: 1979, in Vancouver, British Columbia

Contact: greggs0072003@yahoo.ca

Comments: "LOST! Seeking vehicle back in any shape. This vehicle was bought through an auto auction, i.e. public trustee, in 1978 or 1979. This was supposed to be a birthday present for my 16th and it never happened. I have been searching for this vehicle since 1979 without any success. Car has been seen in downtown Vancouver about eight months ago. This color combo is very rare - red exterior, white interior. If anyone knows who has it or has any info, please e-mail me and let me know. I really want this car back and I will accept it in any condition. One feature that is unusual about this vehicle is the steering wheel; this Formula came with an Esprit or base Firebird steering wheel. Most Formulas came with the same steering wheel as the Trans Am. As above, I do not have complete VIN number but I do know that it was bought at an auction via public trustee, which should narrow it down considerably. Thanks. I'm in Coquitlam, a suburb of Vancouver."

Submitted: August 10, 2004

VIN: 237375K1321780

Car last seen: 1989, in Wooddale, Ill.

Contact: caronegraphics@sbcglobal.net

Comments: "Dad bought car new and gave to me when I turned 16."

Submitted: August 10, 2004

Original color: Palladium Silver

Vehicle options: Ram Air III, 4-speed

Car last seen: 1980

Person sold to: Tim Stempf

Contact: georgemanke@usa.net

Comments: "I have the VIN at home somewhere. I've never been able to get Mr. Stempf to respond. Have never been able to reach him by phone. Last known address was in Isle, Minnesota."

Submitted: August 10, 2004

Vehicle options: 3 speed auto on the tree

Car last seen: 1987, in Ontario, Calif.

Person sold to: Kar King, or one of those pay cash for cars buyers

Contact: dstoep@earthlink.net

Comments: "License plate had "007" on it. Had a custom hood scoop built into hood, kind of like an old-style Trans Am hood scoop. Had a short black wale tail mounted on trunk lid. Black vinyl top. Black vinyl interior. Woodgrain dash. Traction bars. 400 Turbo transmission, 400 Pontiac engine."

Submitted: August 9, 2004

Body style: Four-door

Model: Ventura

Car last seen: 1992, in Reading, Pa.

Person sold to: Bobby Christmas

Contact: mrpeabdy1974@yahoo.com

Comments: "This was my first car when I was 16 yrs old. I sold it to Bobby Christmas, a co-worker at the time at Industrial Abrasives in Reading, Pa. I sold it to him after the engine siezed in 1993. The original color was a copper color but I had it painted blue before it was sold. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of this car please contact me. I do not have the VIN number. Cellphone number: 610-698-4094."

Submitted: July 5, 2004

VIN: 223677U164501

Vehicle options: 326 CID

Car last seen: 1988, in Indianapolis, IN

Contact: marlenec11@aol.com

Submitted: July 5, 2004

VIN: 2W87S5N251109

Model: Firebird, Trans Am

Original color: Stellar Blue

Vehicle options: 400 cu. in. 4-bbl, black interior

Car last seen: 1986 or 1987

Contact: (206) 935-6705

Comments: "I bought this vehicle in April of 1975 while in the military through GM Overseas Distribution Corp. The car was waiting for me when I got back to Seattle in September of 1975. Because of financial trouble and trouble with the law I lost this car. Against my wishes family members sold my car to someone, I believe, living in the state of Washington in '86 or '87. I want my car back. I have original docs of my purchase of this vehicle."

Submitted: July 5, 2004

VIN: 237370R149765

Model: Tempest LeMans

Original color: Palamino Green

Car last seen: 1997, Jacksonville, Ill.

Contact: schatenjager@hotmail.com, or (630) 771-0616.

Comments: "This car was left on the Westown Ford lot in Jacksonville, Illinois in July of 1997. It stayed there for a number of years (I'm told) and has since disappeared. Still have the title and registration (though the plates have not been current since 1997). According to the Illinois Secretary of State and the Jacksonville police, the car has not been registered to anyone else nor has it been junked or salvaged (as this requires a registration through the state, legally). Therefore, I'm still the owner of the car and I'd like it back. The car lot was sold to someone else a few years ago and we don't know, nor does the car lot, what happened to the car."

Submitted: June 12, 2004

Original color: Maroon

Options: Tri-Power, Positraction, wooden steering wheel

Car last seen: 1967, in Atlanta, Ga.

Person sold to: Hub Ford

Contact: wvhagh@alltel.net, or (770) 207-4527.

Submitted: May 30, 2004

VIN: 223377UI36742

Original color: Turquoise

Options: Turbo HydraMatic 400 trans, black interior, power steering, dual exhaust.

Car last seen: 1985

Contact: oilbec@gis.net

Submitted: May 2, 2004

Car last seen: 1992, in Lewistown, Pa.

Options: A/C

Contact: pontiacroger@yahoo.com

Comments: "I sold this car to a guy in Lewistown, Pa., about 12 years ago. I was told about two years age that he still has it in his garage, and he never touched it since he bought it. If it is in the same condition, it has both front fenders bent up, like someone put tire chains on the front tires and they came off while driving. The interior is brown, the exterior is gold, and the conv. top is white, has factory A/C. The car was bought in California when new. [The current owner] bought the car from me when I lived in Centre County, Pa. The car also had a 455HO engine."

Submitted: March 21, 2004

VIN: 223377U609271

Car last seen: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Body style: Two door

Contact: tjosefsson21@hotmail.com

Submitted: March 21, 2004

Model: Formula Firebird

Body style: Two door

Car last seen: 1982, in Sacramento, Calif.

Person sold to: Florin Road Toyota

Contact: raudy@citlink.net

Comments: "California license plate #369 FKL."

Submitted: March 7, 2004

VIN: 3G2J1245TS835470

Year: 1996

Original color: Hawaiian Orchid

Model: Sunfire

Body style: Two door

Car last seen: July 2003, in Westbrook, Maine

Person sold to: Rowe Westbrook Auto Sales

Contact: Lildude8976K@aol.com, or 207-712-2397

Submitted: February 29, 2004

VIN: 2D67T2P173743

Model: LeMans Sport

Original color: Seafoam Green

Options: 400, power steering, power brakes, A/C

Car last seen: 1993

Contact: chasjkuhn@aol.com

Submitted: February 29, 2004

Options: 400, Ram Air

Car last seen: 1989, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Contact: vwelvis@hotmail.com

Comments: "My name is Frank Pongracz and I owned this car and should never have sold it. I don't know the VIN but I think it was sold to a guy in Port Colburne,Ontario, Canada."

Submitted: February 29, 2004

VIN: 1G2WK14W1KF331196

Year: 1989

Model: Grand Prix, Le Coupe

Options: 5-speed manual, digital dash, power doors/windows, power driver's seat

Car last seen: 1999, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Contact: hollys99gtp@msn.com, or (843) 254-5759

Comments: "I wrecked this car in the late part of 1999. My insurance company totalled it out. I didn't have the money to buy it back so I had to let it go. The MINOR damage was to the front driver's side. It has grey cloth interior. Had an estimate of 130,000 miles when I lost it. Also had custom exhaust. There weren't many 5-speeds made for this year, therefore wouldn't be very hard to distinguish. It most likely was sold at an area auction, but can't find any information on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!"

Submitted: February 5, 2004

VIN: 2G2AJ37J6B2540587

Year: 1981

Model: Grand Prix

Contact: sunnylal@hotmail.com

Submitted: January 7, 2004

VIN: 252878C136278

Model: Catalina

Car last seen: 1978, in California

Contact: adje64@xs4all.nl

Submitted: January 7, 2004

VIN: 242371P161351

Original color: Castilian Bronze

Car last seen: 1982, in Boardman, Ohio

Person sold to: Mark Husk

Contact: duster74@zoominternet.net

Comments: "Lost this car - need to find."

Submitted: December 5, 2003

Model: Parisienne

Original color: Maroon

Options: Power windows

Contact: sheldonsmee@hotmail.com

Submitted: December 5, 2003

VIN: 242076P241964

Original color: Charcoal Blue

Options: Tri-power, power steering, radio, heater,4-spd.

Car last seen: 1969, in Lake Jackson, Texas

Contact: thomasmevans@yahoo.com, or (512) 402-9361

Comments: "Would be interested in buying this car back in any condition. I was the second owner from '67-'69. At minimum, would like to know if the car is still around - Tom Evans."

Submitted: October 31, 2003

Original color: Regimental Red

Car last seen: 1980, in Lynden, Wash.

Contact: notalgae@aol.com

Comments: "Original owner's name is Fred Gottschalk. The car was purchased in Lynden, Wash. from Noteboom Motors."

Submitted: October 10, 2003

VIN: 235177Z121092

Model: Tempest Custom

Original color: Burgundy

Options: Power steering, automatic

Car last seen: 1994 or 1995

Contact: joolsj_goolia@hotmail.com

Comments: "This car was bought brand new by my mother in 1967 after a salesman talked her out of a GTO. This car was what brought my sister and myself home from the hospital and back from many important childhood functions. Unfortunatley, I sold it at a time where I did not have the money or space to do it justice for my mother so it was sold. I can still hear my mother crying as I loaded it onto the buyer's trailer. Now that I have the money and space I would like to find "Betsy" and hopefully bring her home to restore for my mother. If anybody has any knowledge of this car, please email me at the above address."

Submitted: September 21, 2003

Options: 455ci engine, auto, air, 1971 455HO in the car

Car last seen: Daytona Beach, Fl.

Contact: bl@uwa.edu

Comments: "This car was bought at Stevens Pontiac in Daytona Beach. It had a blue interior, 1971 455HO, automatic, had minor accident on the right side door repaired."

Submitted: September 21, 2003

Options: Power windows, A/C

Car last seen: 1995, in Cresco, Pa.

Contact: jamaicankat@netscape.net

Comments: "The car had a University of Miami sticker in the rear window, and it had been repainted red."

Submitted: September 21, 2003

Year: 1963

Model: Catalina

Original color: Red, with white top

Options: Tri-Power, 4-speed, 3.90 posi rear

Car last seen: 1965

Person sold to: Charles Robert Redfield

Contact: dbandgb@aol.com

Comments: "No power steering, power brakes or A/C. Factory 389, Tri-Power, 3.90 posi. No VIN number. Original color was all maroon; I painted roof white. I sold it to Charles Redfield in North Brunswick, NJ."

Submitted: September 1, 2003

Model: Bonneville

Contact: 4896@sowega.net

Options: Tri-Power

Car last seen: 1963

Submitted: July 4, 2003

VIN: 237275P151549

Original color: Teal/turquoise

Options: 389, 4-bbl., 4-speed

Car last seen: 2000, in Vallejo, Calif.

Person sold to: Robert McDermott

Contact: 781-245-4944

Submitted: May 22, 2003

VIN: 262676P273026

Model: Bonneville Body style: Convertible

Options: Power steering, power brakes, 3-way speaker, power top

Car last seen: 1989, in Connersville, Indiana

Person sold to: Clark's Auto Sales

Contact: packrat@si-net.com

Comments: "Black top, all black interior, 389 4bbl."

Submitted: April 29, 2003

VIN: 2W87Z7N145796

Year: 1977

Model: Trans-Am

Body Style: Two-door

Options: Special Edition (Bandit), Hurst T-tops, tilt steering wheel, cruise control

Car last seen: 1990, in Round Rock, Texas (Austin area)

Person sold to: Linda C. Bruce is owner since 1990, according to records I have

Contact: Drjuddparker9@aol.com

Comments: "I owned this car from 1978-1982. It was the usual story - I saw the movie "Smokey and the Bandit" and had to have one. I sold it to a guy that, at the time, lived in Seagoville, Texas, and I've regretted it from the moment it left my driveway. Its condition at that time is as follows: highly modified 455, 4-speed(originally equipped with an automatic), A/C and heater core removed, Holley electric fuel pump, trunk mounted battery, shaker scoop mounted to hood, hood decal peeled off, chrome American Racing wheels, small chrome mudflaps except on the left rear quarter (which was slightly bent), rear window metal louvers, phone jack in center console glovebox, digital clock in the space below center A/C vents (this space originally was for the switch to rear window defrost option, which this car didn't have), Audiovox 5 band equalizer mounted under steering wheel, a dealer emblem on rear spoiler above left taillight (Moritz Cadillac in Arlington, Texas). Very fast and unreliable. I would love to get this car back or at least find out what happened to it."

Submitted: April 8, 2003

VIN: 237176P610233