Researching old title in CT.

Rocket · May 1, 2008 at 9:28 PM

Does anyone know if and how, I can obtain copies of an old title? I am specifically searching for a 1970’s Connecticut title for my car. I am looking for information on/about the previous owner. My car was in Zurich, Switzerland in the early-mid 60’s and I am trying to find out how it got there and how it got back to the USA.

I have the old title number, and date. I can’t get thru via telephone to any CT. DMV office and the internet site doesn’t provide much info about what may be available. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

RPM_old · May 3, 2008 at 9:26 AM

I don't know personally how CT. DMV is but I can tell you if they are like most other states they will only keep records for 10 years.With the advent of the computer they no longer need to keep files stored on paper.I chased a car back 10 years from one of the states known to have stored the records the longest (Ohio) and could only get them back for 10 years.Was verifying the story of ownership which was true and they only went back for the 10 years.Not to mention they also had a fire in the records room in 1993 I was told.The other only recoarse you may have would be check with Customs.I know nothing about their records but it will be a great chase for you to test your prowess!

Rocket · May 4, 2008 at 2:05 PM

RPM,

Thanks, I wrote CT DMV an email but have not yet received a reply. I have been sucessful finding the vehicle's history back to 66 (Second Owner) I have spoken to the son of the second owner, owner is deceased. Don't know if i will ever find the original owner.

I saw your posting about the 4.11 ratio rear end. My 64.5 K convertible has the original factory installed 4.11 in it.

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