Just completed the survey.....easy peasy.
Forgot to add that it might be worthwhile having something about the vehicles current status e.g. roadworthy, under resto, in storage, parts only.  Or simply 'Registered - Y/N' rather than actual rego num.
This would give an indication of those that are currently viable rather than 'one day some day' crazy ideas we all have  (I'm guilty!!)  We all tend to hoard these things for a rainy day.

Ok thanks to the quick responses regarding the survey. I will update it tomorrow with the revised points made and re-post the link.
 

Hi all,
I have created another Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9HYZNSV
Feel free to comment and include ideas.
I have stopped the previous survey.

I think youre right Whooligan. Simple is best. Realistically, only a small percentage of inaccuracy etc is likely to occur. If the system is overly structured participation wont be high and we wont get the best possible picture of how many cars are still in existance.
I would like to see factory options included also for those who have been able to confirm via Ford or otherwise what options their car was ordered with.

whooligan,
That's the level of detail I would be interested in supporting for a basic Register.
And is 'sufficient for purpose'.
To mention an IT phrase - KISS - Keep It Simple , Stupid ! 
Less problems and issues that way, nothing private or likely to lead to legal issues.

AS a thought "outside the box", maybe FoMoCo Aust should be asked if they would run a "Register" for ALL models where interest is shown, which could be on their Website for all to see after they "register". Their IT Staff might know more about privacy & "security", maybe?
With Ford manufacturing pulling out of our country, they might want to earn "brownie points" to foster good will since they will be importing so many world-wide made Ford products into Oz.
If anyone here knows anyone at Ford, maybe they could ask.
I agree with others who suggest that a Photo and Chassis number is all that should be mandated (with the addition of engine number which will prove if orig eng is still in its orig chassis, which is a strong point I love about Capris and Falcons!).......... Are Escorts and Cortinas the same ?

Thanks for the info Terry..............very informative, esp the info that late Mk1 were the only ones to have common Eng no to the Body no, that the early ones didn't have.
Two years ago, Ford Melbourne sent me 3 letters of Authenticity for my 72 GTV6(left), plus my XY and my XC, when I asked for them. I had to supply proof of current ownership of all 3 of course.
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It's a fact of life, I'm sorry to say, that even tho 100% of all members here may have the best intentions and would never even dream of doing the wrong thing to another member, or to his/her car/s, there exists an evil element out there in the communities, that know of "nerds" that can hack into the most secure website, let alone ours, and trace the location of any car they have on their "shopping list".........and for those with garages like "Fort Knox", they wait till they see you drive down the road to refuel or stop at the shop, and then do whatever they want.
 
Not trying to scare anyone; just a timely 'HEADS UP' to be alert and vigilant with locking your car even if it's for a minute; these b****s only need a few seconds.   Park/shop where there are crowds/witnesses. Don't be complacent when touring with other members during "Club Days" and "Car Shows".
It's sad/distressing to me, and I assume any Car Enthusiast like us, to see frequent reports of Beautiful cars that the owner spent a fortune in time and money on, just to have it stolen without a trace.
It happened to me about 20 years ago with a 1961 Consul Cortina that was a one owner in great condition. I still pine for that car and think of it every week.
 
Keep safe everyone.