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  1. Tepidboy

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    #1 Tepidboy, Jul 19, 2016
    Chaps in the US, help please.
    Is there a way in the US to find out which garage first registered a Ferrari? Reason I ask is as such: I have a blank service book for my 308GTS. Id like to contact the original garage (if still trading) to see if they have the original details for my car. With this info if they would be willing to complete my blank book as a 'duplicate' booklet.

    Whilst not as good as an original booklet, which has disappeared over the midst of time, its a good alternative.... if at all possible.

    But how to do this?!?!??!
     
  2. the_stig

    the_stig F1 Rookie

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    #2 the_stig, Jul 19, 2016
    Have you searched these forums (or the web) to see if there are any references to your chassis number?
     
  3. Jeff Kennedy

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    #3 Jeff Kennedy, Jul 19, 2016
    What year is the car? Do you know its history to where in the US it might have been? This can start to narrow down the search. But do be aware that many of the dealers at that time have changed ownership or ceased. But, there are still some people around from that time that may have information.

    Have you tried reaching Ferrari Market Letter? They keep files on Ferraris and Gerald kept records on a lot of the cars that came through FAF in Atlanta.

    Jeff
     
  4. Tepidboy

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    #4 Tepidboy, Jul 20, 2016
    Thanks for the replies.
    So I've just tried my SN in Google and on here and nothing unfortunately.
    What I do have with the car is a carfax. The earliest entry is 07/1984 showing a 'title issued or updated' (not sure what this means). It's from the Missouri motor vehicle dept. I was informed by the previous owner however that the car was originally sold in Chicago when new in 1982 to a Karl Singer. I then have a list of previous owners.

    Where to go from here though??

    Nick
     
  5. jtremlett

    jtremlett F1 Rookie

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    #5 jtremlett, Jul 20, 2016
    Start with FNA surely? They will certainly have the information although I don't know how helpful they are.

    Jonathan
     
  6. Tepidboy

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    #6 Tepidboy, Jul 21, 2016
    Excuse me but what is the FNA?

    Nick
     
  7. jtremlett

    jtremlett F1 Rookie

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    #7 jtremlett, Jul 21, 2016
    Ferrari North America. The US importers.

    Jonathan
     
  8. 375+

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    #8 375+, Jul 21, 2016
    The 1982 Dealer Directory lists Continental Motors of Countryside, IL 60525; and Lake Forest Sports Cars, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Hope that this is of some help.
     
  9. Jeff Kennedy

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    #9 Jeff Kennedy, Jul 21, 2016
    Both dealerships are still in business with the original owners. Your odds went up.

    Jeff
     
  10. Tepidboy

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    #10 Tepidboy, Jul 21, 2016
    Music to my ears. So I'm down to just two possible dealers. Amazing.
    Thanks chaps.

    Nick
     
  11. Michael RPM

    Michael RPM Formula Junior

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    #11 Michael RPM, Jul 25, 2016
    Both Chicago area dealers have moved short distances since 1982, but here are their current phone numbers:
    Continental is 630-655-3535
    Lake Forest is 847-295-6560
     

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