I remember when you began the search. Very cool that you have discovered the VIN and thanks for sharing the PHS record.
Thought I'd provide the links for your previous threads for anybody curious about it:
http://www.forums.maxperformanceinc....d.php?t=801138
http://www.forums.maxperformanceinc....d.php?t=814432
You may remember that I tracked down my own '73 TA (owned '78-'80) then bought it back little more than 2 years ago. The jury (consisting of my wife) still not convinced I did the right thing and when I tell the story I always mention that the PO offered it to me since he figured I'd have a sentimental attachment to the car which I then add "is code for the fact he knew I was the only guy on the planet who would come close to meeting his asking price"!
But I smile whenever I think about it and I am currently devouring Rocky Rotella's 2nd gen book trying to learn more about them.
If you ever do discover its whereabouts, I hope to hear more about it. And if you per chance ever get to own it again, hope you will enjoy it as much as I do mine the 2nd time around.