Trace the History of Your Classic Car
Owning a classic car is pretty awesome. But when you know that car has a history that dates back to, say before you were born, and it's probably got some pretty cool stories to tell, you may just find yourself wondering... Knowing the history of your car adds tremendously to the restoration experience and it is worth the effort to find out where it was delivered and sold, then passed from owner to owner until it reached you. The story itself is probably just as cool as the car! So Farm Boy Garage thought it'd be a great idea to share with you some information on tracing the history of your classic car so you can possibly learn and share some of your ride's life stories!
Why Trace The History Of My Car?
Imagine finding out that your classic car was once been owned by an iconic Hollywood actor? The value and prestige attached to your vehicle would go way up. Determining where the car was made and who owned it in the past can be valuable information for any owner. But even more importantly, if you can locate the previous owners, you may be able to find out more about the care and maintenance of the vehicle over the years. Who knows? They may have some pretty awesome stories to share from when they owned it.
The VIN Number is Your Car's Fingerprint
Starting in 1954, cars made in the United States were given vehicle identification numbers (VIN) to help keep track of them through registrations. The VIN numbers act like the fingerprint of your car. With a VIN number you can tell information such as when the car was made, the car’s original interior and exterior colors, and where the car was made. This information can come in handy when you're trying to restore that classic back to its original glory. Plus, if you're in the business of buying classic cars and restoring them for resale, in most cases, collectors cannot sell classic cars without having the VIN. And in many cases, with the help of the DMV, the VIN number can help you locate previous owners as well. You can actually do an online search for your VIN number using this website: https://www.instavin.com/_O/Classic-Car-Database/order.
Accident or Damage Information
If you're able to find records of previous owners and make contact with them, you may strike gold on obtaining maintenance service records, any damage the car may have undergone in the care of its previous owner, and much more that may not show up in a title search. While a DMV report may provide some information on previous accidental damage, it may not provide all the details. When restoring a classic, those details could come in handy, and could potentially save you from buying a car that may not be worth the money.
Get Your Classic Car Fully Restored at Farm Boy Garage
So, if you own or are thinking about buying a classic car, look into tracing the history. It can be time consuming, and takes some perseverance and patience, but the outcome may be worth the effort. Who knows what cool stories you'll hear from previous owners, or what pertinent information you may find out about your classic car!
Once you're ready to restore that classic ride back to its former glory, count on Farm Boy Garage to handle your full vehicle restoration! Check out our website to view some of our previous projects and learn more about our services. Be sure to follow us on our social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all the cool things we've got going on in the shop!
Farm Boy Garage
10660 E. County Line Rd.
Des Moines, Iowa 50320
Phone: 515-528-8904
Cell: 515-333-1238
farmboygarage@icloud.com
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Why Trace The History Of My Car?
Imagine finding out that your classic car was once been owned by an iconic Hollywood actor? The value and prestige attached to your vehicle would go way up. Determining where the car was made and who owned it in the past can be valuable information for any owner. But even more importantly, if you can locate the previous owners, you may be able to find out more about the care and maintenance of the vehicle over the years. Who knows? They may have some pretty awesome stories to share from when they owned it.
The VIN Number is Your Car's Fingerprint
Starting in 1954, cars made in the United States were given vehicle identification numbers (VIN) to help keep track of them through registrations. The VIN numbers act like the fingerprint of your car. With a VIN number you can tell information such as when the car was made, the car’s original interior and exterior colors, and where the car was made. This information can come in handy when you're trying to restore that classic back to its original glory. Plus, if you're in the business of buying classic cars and restoring them for resale, in most cases, collectors cannot sell classic cars without having the VIN. And in many cases, with the help of the DMV, the VIN number can help you locate previous owners as well. You can actually do an online search for your VIN number using this website: https://www.instavin.com/_O/Classic-Car-Database/order.
Accident or Damage Information
Get Your Classic Car Fully Restored at Farm Boy Garage
So, if you own or are thinking about buying a classic car, look into tracing the history. It can be time consuming, and takes some perseverance and patience, but the outcome may be worth the effort. Who knows what cool stories you'll hear from previous owners, or what pertinent information you may find out about your classic car!
Once you're ready to restore that classic ride back to its former glory, count on Farm Boy Garage to handle your full vehicle restoration! Check out our website to view some of our previous projects and learn more about our services. Be sure to follow us on our social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all the cool things we've got going on in the shop!
Farm Boy Garage
10660 E. County Line Rd.
Des Moines, Iowa 50320
Phone: 515-528-8904
Cell: 515-333-1238
farmboygarage@icloud.com
Like us on:
GOOGLE+
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