Tyson Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I’d never really thought about it before but I’ve contacted the original owner of my car to see if I can get some history and pictures. I have service history all the way back to the 1000 mile running in service and the original owner used their company trade account when paying for everything along with their name. So a quick check on companies house and they are still trading with the original owner as director, so I’ve dropped him an email. I don’t know why I’ve only just thought about doing it, guess I didn’t think I’d be able to find contact details so easily. My interest was sparked as I’ve been doing my agreed valuation application so I’ve had all the paperwork out again. Hopefully I’ll get a response Anyone else tried contacting previous owners and did you have any success? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I contacted the previous garage that did servicing on mine, think I asked if the cam belt, water pump, autobox fluid had been changed etc, he was quite helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I spoke with my previous owner a few years ago who was happy to see the car still on the road and how it has totally changed. I did however come across some pictures...totally by chance one day from a tourist who was car spotting in London many years ago and snapped some shots of mine in its former life when it wore a full veilside kit and private plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I get people doing this to me. I like it as i can see how my old cars are getting on and always happy to answer questions/queries they have on the car especially if I've done a lot of work to it As for myself, i still chat to the guy i bought my current Supra from. We are pretty much friends now. I Instagram stalk my F&F build to make sure it's still going (it's pretty much a shrine now, current owner worships it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Yep, I managed to get hold of previous owners out in japan by searching their names on Twitter. Bit of google translate and I got some great history and pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Great stories keep them coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I don't think Gary Pallister would want to talk to me, as I hate football lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 One of mine was from a dealer in Hemel Hempstead, the dealer knew the seller personally (Accountant who'd had the car from demo type miles imported from Japan by Toyota for him) When I picked it up we all met in the pub for a drink and he explained how he was getting a GTR etc. He'd had it serviced by Toyota but just had book stamps, I phoned the servicing dealer (Pre GDPR days) and they were very helpful and scanned me service invoices. On my current car, I got some great previous owner info/reassurance from Supraayf on here. Also been contacted a couple of times re my old ones. My old facelift NA Aerotop, from the owner after the one I sold it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 According to the HPI check I had done before I bought mine, there are 7 previous owners to track down I'm by far the longest owner of it so far. 2 colour changes, at least 3 engine swaps, reg plate change.. No previous owner would ever recognise it as once theirs if it was ever seen by them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Previous owner of my first Supra was on here; this forum is how I purchased it. I made sure to go through a number of previous threads/posts regarding it to see that it was all in order before the long journey to view it (I also get regular updates from the buyer of it from 2013 - it is great to see it being brought back to life ) I was the first UK owner of my VVTi single, so don't have anything previous to that one. My other Supra used to belong to my best friend, so I've been well aware of everything going with it since around 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Spoke to the chap who bought mine for just long enough to realise I'd made a huge error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 One of the previous owners on this forum took the initiative to get in touch with me and offer his support when he saw I'd bought the car (I didn't buy it directly from him- a couple of other people had owned the car in between him selling and me buying it). Thought that was really nice though. As the car had been in the club previously I was also able to track down a few old photos of it from Dragonball and car show outings. Wish I could get some photos of it when it lived in Japan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I'm the 2nd owner of mine in the UK and keep in touch with the first owner through social media every now and again. As far as it's time in Japan goes, it's anyones guess really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Well I really hope I hear something back, would be really cool to see some old photos or history behind the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Chris Bailey contact me when his dad bought my old Silver supra, he still has it, all be it highly modified now Cheers -Ian- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) Luckily I am in touch with everyone since mine was imported. Would be great to find the Japanese owners of mine! Not sure it’s possible!? I do have my Japanese owners name and address, is Anyone able to translate Japanese here? I’ve got the owner and address to mine from Japan on it’s import papers from 2008. Edited June 13, 2020 by Supra-love (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Previous owner to me was such a cool guy from near manchester. Had 2 massive German shepherds who scared hell out of me so made sure I signed that v5 in the supra and didnt haggle on the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Mine's a UK, purchased new in '95 by my mate from Octagon Bracknell. He had it for around 4 years and I took it off him and have owned it ever since. He took me out for a drive the day he got it brand new and I know the life it had until I got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Luckily I am in touch with everyone since mine was imported. Would be great to find the Japanese owners of mine! Not sure it’s possible!? I do have my Japanese owners name and address, is Anyone able to translate Japanese here? I’ve got the owner and address to mine from Japan on it’s import papers from 2008. Google translate on your phone has a camera function, point the camera to the text, et voila Then hop on social media’s and look for people with the same names. I messaged about 60 people to find my 2 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) Google translate on your phone has a camera function, point the camera to the text, et voila Then hop on social media’s and look for people with the same names. I messaged about 60 people to find my 2 lol Thanks mate. Richard kelly originally imported to to Uk. Unfortunately I only got the company in Japan as the name on translate. B-spex trading company in japan. I’m not sure they are still in business. Tried them before with no replys Edited June 13, 2020 by Supra-love (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Mine's a UK, purchased new in '95 by my mate from Octagon Bracknell. He had it for around 4 years and I took it off him and have owned it ever since. He took me out for a drive the day he got it brand new and I know the life it had until I got it. I bought my car from near there and it went for some services there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 I’d love to show it’s Japanese owner what’s its become. The chap it’s came from over here? Maybe not seeing as he sold it for 1200, it would be rubbing his face in a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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