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mmindling · 06-05-2012, 07:30 AM

Searching for my 1928 Tudor

OK, now you will think I'm a nutcase. My first Model A was a 1928 Tudor, engine number 457909 (September 28, 1928). Last seen in Chicago in 1969.

If anyone has an idea as to process or methods to try to find this car, please let me know. Illinois does not have six digit VIN's anymore. Neighboring states DMV's are not helpful either. Ran an ad in Hemmings a few years ago, but no response.

My dad and I restored this car beginning when I was 13 years old. Passed my drivers license exam in the car (fully restored) in 1963 in Chicago. Sold it to help pay for school.

Now I'm an old retired guy hoping to find my first love. Any ideas are much appreciated.

Regards, [email protected]

james hitchcock · 06-05-2012, 07:50 AM

Wouldn't it be cool if it was owned by a Barn member.

Clem Clement · 06-05-2012, 10:35 AM

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I sold my '40 Merc 4 door convertable sedan after Daddy passed as Mother said it hadda go. this was in 1956. I sold it to cousins who promised me first shot when they were done with it. So much for their pormise. Aftert retiring from the Air Force in 1983 I put an add in Hemmings and my Merc called me. She sleeps in another man's garage in Dayton Ohio. Try Hemmings, Facebook or any of the social media sites. What helped me was a small bit of custom work I had done. I put an 40 buick under seat heater in the car.

Clem

06-05-2012, 07:30 AM	#1
mmindling Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SouthEast Ohio Posts: 125	Searching for my 1928 Tudor Searching for my 1928 Tudor OK, now you will think I'm a nutcase. My first Model A was a 1928 Tudor, engine number 457909 (September 28, 1928). Last seen in Chicago in 1969. If anyone has an idea as to process or methods to try to find this car, please let me know. Illinois does not have six digit VIN's anymore. Neighboring states DMV's are not helpful either. Ran an ad in Hemmings a few years ago, but no response. My dad and I restored this car beginning when I was 13 years old. Passed my drivers license exam in the car (fully restored) in 1963 in Chicago. Sold it to help pay for school. Now I'm an old retired guy hoping to find my first love. Any ideas are much appreciated. Regards, [email protected]

06-05-2012, 07:50 AM	#2
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Re: Searching for my 1928 Tudor Wouldn't it be cool if it was owned by a Barn member.

06-05-2012, 10:35 AM	#3
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,532	Re: Searching for my 1928 Tudor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I sold my '40 Merc 4 door convertable sedan after Daddy passed as Mother said it hadda go. this was in 1956. I sold it to cousins who promised me first shot when they were done with it. So much for their pormise. Aftert retiring from the Air Force in 1983 I put an add in Hemmings and my Merc called me. She sleeps in another man's garage in Dayton Ohio. Try Hemmings, Facebook or any of the social media sites. What helped me was a small bit of custom work I had done. I put an 40 buick under seat heater in the car. Clem