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07-18-2014, 08:35 AM
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#1 | | Oh goodie, 5 posts already!
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Hey Guys,
When I was young my dad owned an 89 Celica that he had imported from California. He had sold it and when I turned 16 we had tried for months to get a hold of the fellow that we sold it to.
It's a complete shot in the dark but I would really love to see if I could track this car down and make an offer for it.
It was a White Gen4 Toyota Celica (1989) convertible. It's an automatic. That's pretty much all I have on the car.
If anyone has any leads I'd love to hear about it!
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07-18-2014, 09:09 AM
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not much info. do you have pics at least? how long ago was it?
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07-18-2014, 09:44 AM
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#3 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Hello. I am also looking for a unicorn. Can you help me find one?
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07-18-2014, 09:51 AM
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#4 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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VIN check. See where the car is registered at now or if it's been written off or whatever. Check old insurance papers for the VIN if you still have them.
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07-18-2014, 10:06 AM
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#5 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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How long ago was it sold? A vert 4g Celica is a fairly rare car so it should stand out. Like ^ said, run a VIN check if you can find the VIN, if not maybe contact ICBC and see if they can pull up old registration records for your dad?
__________________ 1991 Toyota Celica GTFour RC // 2007 Toyota Rav4 V6 // 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1992 Toyota Celica GT-S ["sold"] \\ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [sold] \\ 2000 Jeep Cherokee [sold] \\ 1997 Honda Prelude [sold] \\ 1992 Jeep YJ [sold/crashed] \\ 1987 Mazda RX-7 [sold] \\ 1987 Toyota Celica GT-S [crushed] Quote:
Originally Posted by maksimizer  half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | 
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07-18-2014, 10:39 AM
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#6 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by underscore How long ago was it sold? A vert 4g Celica is a fairly rare car so it should stand out. Like ^ said, run a VIN check if you can find the VIN, if not maybe contact ICBC and see if they can pull up old registration records for your dad? | They won't give it to you unless you have financial interest. Financial interest meaning you bought the car and you're missing paperwork.
You can do a VIN search through carfax/autocheck/carproof to see where it is at. Other than that, needle in a haystack.
You can put up an ad in the paper or something.
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07-18-2014, 10:55 AM
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#7 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Good to know, I was hoping to do that in a couple years 
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Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | |
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07-18-2014, 01:50 PM
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#8 | | Oh goodie, 5 posts already!
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Hey all,
Thanks for the suggestions, I guess I should have asked more for advice on it.
I'm looking through some of my Dad's old stuff and trying to find the car's files to see if I can get the VIN, or at least the information of the guy who he sold it to.
I know it's like finding a unicorn, and the likelihood of me finding this car is slim to none. But I'd hate myself forever if I didn't at least try!
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07-18-2014, 01:55 PM
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i would go with nsx042003's suggestion. see how far the VIN takes you, whether it be through carfax or aircare.
are there any celica message boards that might help?
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07-18-2014, 03:22 PM
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#10 | | NEWBIE ACCOUNT!
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I figured RS to be a good starting ground. CG has been dead for some time, might try new celica or soemthing.
I found the VIN and think I've been able to facebook the guy we sold it to that many years ago. I found out we sold it in 1995 (VERY long time ago) so this may be completely futile, but it would be nice to know what eventually happened to the car.
The ICBC website says that the car is "Normal" but there hasn't been an aircare check since 08, so either the car is trashed and hasn't been reported, or it's collecting dust on someone's driveway.
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07-22-2014, 09:36 AM
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#11 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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If you have the VIN can you get ICBC to tell you who has it? Quote:
Originally Posted by thumper are there any celica message boards that might help? | Good idea, try ST162.net (4g Celica forum) for starters.
__________________ 1991 Toyota Celica GTFour RC // 2007 Toyota Rav4 V6 // 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1992 Toyota Celica GT-S ["sold"] \\ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [sold] \\ 2000 Jeep Cherokee [sold] \\ 1997 Honda Prelude [sold] \\ 1992 Jeep YJ [sold/crashed] \\ 1987 Mazda RX-7 [sold] \\ 1987 Toyota Celica GT-S [crushed] Quote:
Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | |
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07-22-2014, 10:05 AM
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#12 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by underscore If you have the VIN can you get ICBC to tell you who has it?
Good idea, try ST162.net (4g Celica forum) for starters. | Wouldn't that undermine some serious privacy policies? Why would I want someone harassing me or targeting me if they potentially had my VIN.
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07-22-2014, 10:44 AM
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#13 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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I'm assuming they can't/shouldn't, but they give away info to parking companies off a plate number and they're way more harassing.
__________________ 1991 Toyota Celica GTFour RC // 2007 Toyota Rav4 V6 // 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1992 Toyota Celica GT-S ["sold"] \\ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [sold] \\ 2000 Jeep Cherokee [sold] \\ 1997 Honda Prelude [sold] \\ 1992 Jeep YJ [sold/crashed] \\ 1987 Mazda RX-7 [sold] \\ 1987 Toyota Celica GT-S [crushed] Quote:
Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | |
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07-22-2014, 11:05 AM
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#14 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by underscore I'm assuming they can't/shouldn't, but they give away info to parking companies off a plate number and they're way more harassing. | Well I mean seeing as how I can walk up to any vehicle at a meet, or on the street and read the VIN from the plaque in the windshield without even touching the car, getting someone elses VIN number is ridiculously easy.
I believe even for information from a plate they will not simply give it out to anyone, you have to have a reason to request that information. Same goes for VIN numbers.
Just wanting that information for personal records or personal items is NOT a valid reason to request information from insurance places, or ICBC.
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07-22-2014, 11:14 AM
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#15 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by HachiSix Wouldn't that undermine some serious privacy policies? Why would I want someone harassing me or targeting me if they potentially had my VIN. | That is where financial interest comes in play. Do you own the vehicle? If no, then you're SOL.
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07-22-2014, 11:18 AM
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#16 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by underscore I'm assuming they can't/shouldn't, but they give away info to parking companies off a plate number and they're way more harassing. | Well that's a whole different story. They have agreements in place with ICBC.
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07-22-2014, 11:32 AM
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The real solution here is to start a parking company, and then tell ICBC you have ticketed this vehicle. Done. Should be fairly simple  | |
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07-22-2014, 11:34 AM
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#18 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by 68style Should be fairly simple | And profitable...
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07-22-2014, 11:52 AM
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#19 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by 68style The real solution here is to start a parking company, and then tell ICBC you have ticketed this vehicle. Done. Should be fairly simple | 
I guess you just need a piece of land, apply for parking zoning and then create a parking enforcement company. All for one vehicle...
I think it's better to buy the front page of a major newspaper with "WANTED".
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07-22-2014, 12:04 PM
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#20 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by bklam
I guess you just need a piece of land, apply for parking zoning and then create a parking enforcement company. All for one vehicle...
I think it's better to buy the front page of a major newspaper with "WANTED". | Sure, if you want to be boring.
__________________ 1991 Toyota Celica GTFour RC // 2007 Toyota Rav4 V6 // 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1992 Toyota Celica GT-S ["sold"] \\ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [sold] \\ 2000 Jeep Cherokee [sold] \\ 1997 Honda Prelude [sold] \\ 1992 Jeep YJ [sold/crashed] \\ 1987 Mazda RX-7 [sold] \\ 1987 Toyota Celica GT-S [crushed] Quote:
Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | |
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07-22-2014, 12:11 PM
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a co-worker suggests that you place a wanted ad in craigslist saying you are looking to buy a celica with the exact same specs and model year as your dad's and see what comes out of the woodwork?
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07-22-2014, 12:21 PM
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#22 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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hmm sounds fun.
i wonder what happened to my old cars... last one i saw had a huge dent on the rear QP :C
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07-22-2014, 01:31 PM
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#23 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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wish u the best of luck in your journey.
wish i can track down my 04 celica...
oh wait, its in langley somewhere in a shadey dealership lot now.. http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...478141823.html
she was a beaut imo :'( 
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07-22-2014, 03:02 PM
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4th gen convertible? barely see 4th gens around let alone a convertible
for anyone wondering this is what one looks like   
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07-22-2014, 03:08 PM
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#25 | | I don't get it
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My gf's dad has the exact year but its stick shift and it's not white. So not the exact same car. But if you are interested he might sell it.
Edit: forgot to mention it's a convertible.
Last edited by iamon; 07-22-2014 at 03:10 PM.
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