Why can’t I receive a Vehicle History Reports on my pre-1981 car?
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:45pm By Mike Lambert
Under Car FAQ: Car History: CarFax
CARFAX is unable to provide vehicle history information for vehicles manufactured prior to 1981, because there were no vehicle identification numbers on vehicles prior to 1981. Since the VIN is the key to creating Vehicle History Reports, it is nearly impossible to produce accurate and reliable information on a vehicle’s history. You can contact vehicle-specific clubs or groups focused on older vehicles, but there is not method as accurate and reliable as using a VIN to track the history of a vehicle.
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4 Comments for Why can’t I receive a Vehicle History Reports on my pre-1981 car?
1. Brooke | September 21st, 2007 at 10:12 am
I purchased a vehicle manufactured in 1976 from a used car dealer. When I received the title, it was not signed by the previous owner. I did a people search for the owner, but could not find this person or any information about her. I want to check the VIN to try to find out how to get ahold of the owner so that she can sign the title for me, but no sites will check a pre-1981 VIN. Is there a way to do this?
2. Mike | September 25th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
The Vehicle History Report won’t provide that kind of information anyway. The dealer shouldn’t have sold it to you without a valid title. There could be issues with that. Have you talked to them? You could also do some research on ordering a Transfer Title from your state. This is how it’s done in Minnesota.
http://www.mncourts.gov/selfhelp/?page=1012
Good luck.
3. chuck laber | March 10th, 2008 at 9:31 am
I am trying to find a 1969 camaro I sold in Delaware in 1974. I have the serial number. Is this the vin number?
4. Mike Lambert | March 10th, 2008 at 10:29 am
The VIN Number didn’t come about until 1981, so the serial number would be the only way to track it. Due to privacy issues, I don’t know how much luck you are going to have in finding the current owner, but you should try your DMV, or the DMV for Delaware. Good luck. That would be a great car to get back.
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