Tracking down my 1963 VW Bug

[laurencannon]

Hello, everyone!

I sold a 1963 Type I in 2012. I forget who ended up buying it, a man in Ohio I think, but I can't seem to find the documents with his info. I'd like to find the person I sold my bug to see if he would be interested in selling it back to me - I am having sellers remorse 7 years later

Model: 1963 VW Beetle
Color: Pearl White
Interior: Rust Red
Condition: All original (except paint) and in excellent condition
Year sold: 2012
Sold from: San Diego, CA
Sold and shipped off to: Ohio

The man who bought it was involved in his local historical society, I believe. Not sure if that helps, but who knows!

Any hints would be greatly appreciated. This was my second bug, and I miss is dearly.

[TDCTDI]

Pretty car.

Just like an ex girlfriend that you run into later in life, your old beetle might not have retained it's beauty under the care of it's new owner/s.
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[laurencannon]

@TDCTDI most definitely. I hope it was well taken care of. Thanks for the comment!

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Hire a private detective!
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[laurencannon]

@Mike Fisher no luck there either.

[hitest]

It was probably Iowa. Nobody mixes up Idaho with Ohio.

That car has not made an appearance at any of our club events in and around Boise. Good looking '63- hope you find it.
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[laurencannon]

Talked to my dad today, who remembered it was sold to someone in Ohio. That's why I edited the original post. No mixup anymore

[burner208]

Make some craigslist posts in all the major cities in oh. Offer a $100 finders fee. Most vw guys cruse craigslist for cars and parts and alot of us know each other locally or atleast know about each other.

[laurencannon]

Great idea, I will do that. Thanks!

[KTPhil]

Realistically, you won't find YOUR old Bug.

And if you did, the dreadful mods owners have made in the meantime will turn your stomach.

You are better off finding a mildly restored or unscathed original of the same vintage and color, and making it resemble your old one as needed.

They made millions. You'll find a good replacement.

[burner208]

Dont give up, even if it is trashed you can always fix it up.

I found my first car years after i sold it and bought it back. Was in a police chase and passed down a meth faimly but it was still there.

[grandpa red]

Call the shipper
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