Long shot, but...............

[andyfanshawe]

I know this is a long shot, but do you recognise this car?
I’m trying to trace the past owners of it in the US, because its now in the UK.

Yes, I know there’s probably loads of pearl white mark 8’s about, but it’s about the only way I can find out due to your privacy laws. Was on this forum back in the day!! Yeah, yeah I know, but weirder things have happened!!
I’m hoping that at least one of the owners
Here is an extract from carfax
02/11/1997 NICB Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer
03/21/1997 13 Arizona Motor Vehicle Dept. Mesa, AZ
Title #TAEV970790050 Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registered as corporate fleet vehicle
04/20/1999 14,799 Auto Auction
Pacific SW Region Vehicle sold


Owner 1
Purchased: 1997
Type: Corporate fleet
Where: Arizona
Est. miles/year: 7,051/yr
Est. length owned: 3/21/97 - 4/20/99
(2 years)
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:





Owner 2
Date: 09/24/1999
Purchased: 1999
Mileage: 17,514
Where: Utah, Arizona
Est. length owned: 9/24/99 - 11/6/01
(2 yrs. 1 mo.)
Motor Vehicle Dept. Kanab, UT
Title #9057323 Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
11/09/1999 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ, 928-645-5450 www.lakepowellford.com
Vehicle serviced 02/18/2000 Body electrical system checked

05/18/2000 37,994 Arizona Motor Vehicle Dept. Page, AZ
Title #TG5811C139007 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported

07/09/2001 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Cooling system checked

08/10/2001 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Washed/detailed



Owner 3
Purchased: 2001
Type: Personal
Where: Arizona
Est. length owned: 11/6/01 - 11/19/03
(2 years)
Title #CC1011D310022 Title or registration issued
New owner reported
12/04/2001 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Steering/suspension checked

02/04/2002 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Steering/suspension checked
Body electrical system checked


05/22/2002 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Brakes checked
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated

09/24/2002 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Steering/suspension checked
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated

02/12/2003 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Steering/suspension checked

05/06/2003 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated

08/22/2003 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
A/C and heating system checked

11/11/2003 Lake Powell Ford, Page, AZ
Body electrical system checked

11/19/2003 Dealer Inventory
Arizona Vehicle sold



Owner 4
Purchased: 2004
Type: Personal
Where: Arizona
Est. length owned: 1/14/04 - present
(7 yrs. 1 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/14/2004 95,488 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Scottsdale, AZ
Title #00H6004014051 Title or registration issued
New owner reported

02/24/2004 Vehicle Exporter Vehicle exported from
Long Beach, CA
and imported to
Spain

■Hmm, we haven't received any information on this car since January 2005. Before you buy, ask the seller for recent service or repair records.

 

[UltimateSVT]

You are right, definitely a SUPER loooong shot. It will be difficult to find any of the owners. I wish you luck...

Now on a separate note, you live in the UK but I notice you have a thing for American cars. You have that blue Chevy dually in the back & I can also see the Lincoln TownCar. Nice cars, how have you come across those?

 

[unity]

Chrome door handles are an oddity. And so is the LSC trim grille and brows.

 

[vr4]

The rf wheel is backwards but the other 3 are correct so one wheel has been replaced with the wrong side at some point.

Edit: maybe not. Didn't pay attention to the dates on the pics.

 

[zmt325]

probably someone in the military. that narrows it down a bit. lol

 

[paul van]

Chrome door handles are an oddity. And so is the LSC trim grille and brows.

Wasn't sure if that was LSC trim or if al the chrome had worn of my 98 base grill looked th same way, anyway good luck with your search

 

[marked8]

Door handle is from a Conti.

 

[micahs97m8]

What kind of American car do you want next? If i'm sent over there (fingers crossed) i'll be bringing something to sell. My name is in the bucket. Hoping it gets pulled.

 

[mespock]

I know that's a Gen II Lincoln Mark VIII