Balbas
Active Member
So, the story is, years ago I had an old series 2a 109. I was the second owner, it had been an archeological vehicle used in Africa, and then when I got hold of it, it had been sitting in a garage for 15 years and had some beautiful patina and a bunch of character. I recommissioned it and used it as my first car whilst I was at uni and then for years and years afterwards.
In a moment of madness I *gave* it to a mate on the understanding that if he ever sold it I had first refusal. A year or so later it was obvious he was avoiding me, and I the new found out he'd sold the damn thing...
I was broke at the time, so although livid there wasn't much I could do about it anyway. I've been keeping an eye on the reg on the government MOT checker website and I know that it's been SORN since 2013, so I'm starting to think that it's sat in someone's shed somewhere as a part finished renovation.
I want him back! I've still got some of the original paperwork - original bill of sale, user manual, some African paperwork etc. Even if the owner won't sell him back to me, I suppose I ought to reunite the paperwork with the wagon.
I know I can approach the DVLA, but I suspect that wanting to buy an old vehicle back won't cut the mustard as a valid reason.
What other ways can I find out where my old wagon is (short of hiring a private detective)?
In a moment of madness I *gave* it to a mate on the understanding that if he ever sold it I had first refusal. A year or so later it was obvious he was avoiding me, and I the new found out he'd sold the damn thing...
I was broke at the time, so although livid there wasn't much I could do about it anyway. I've been keeping an eye on the reg on the government MOT checker website and I know that it's been SORN since 2013, so I'm starting to think that it's sat in someone's shed somewhere as a part finished renovation.
I want him back! I've still got some of the original paperwork - original bill of sale, user manual, some African paperwork etc. Even if the owner won't sell him back to me, I suppose I ought to reunite the paperwork with the wagon.
I know I can approach the DVLA, but I suspect that wanting to buy an old vehicle back won't cut the mustard as a valid reason.
What other ways can I find out where my old wagon is (short of hiring a private detective)?
