Update on the stolen '87 Gn I bought....

[Jeff]

Don't know if anyone was following my story, or if anyone even cares...but....
I bought an '87 GN which turned out to have been reVINed as an '85 Regal. I turned it in to the cops, and waited for several weeks. About two weeks ago, there was a hearing, and the insurance company relinquished their claim to the car, so it was awarded back to me.
It cost me $700 to get it out of storage, but I have it back. Today I took it to the Department of Transportaiton where the correct VIN was re-issued (with a sticker, though, instead of the original tag, which is long gone) and then to the County where I got tags, registration, and the title will be mailed to me in 2-3 weeks.
So there's my happy ending, I guess. Now I just have to sort out the mechanical and cosmetic stuff with the car....
Later
Jeff

 

[turbojimmy]

Congrats - that could've gone a lot worse. I'd go after the original seller for the $700. He was family or something like that, right?

Jim

 

[GNBlack]

i havnt bu tof course i caught this post. what about the original owner.....anyone know who he or she is??? Dont the police have to look for the original owner? We are talking about a stolen car right? Just curious. thxs.

 

[GNSCOTT]

he insurance co. payed the owner it was stolen from, and the ins. co. gave the car back to the new owner. I bet they just thought it was an 87 regal. If they knew the value, they prolly would have kept it.

 

[Jesse]

Jeff now why would you say this...........

Don't know if anyone was following my story, or if anyone even cares

Thats why this forum is here , We as a community of buick lovers do care and if anyone would be glad to hear your story it would be us @Turbobuick.com

Glad to hear everything work out for you.

Jesse