Heat (Michael Mann movie) - Bukowski Reference?

Towards the end of the movie, Val Kilmer's character's Camaro is registered (probably falsely) to a, "Bukowski, Gene." Anyone know if this is an actual reference?
 
I've seen this flick more than once. I've no idea of this quote or reference. I'll watch it again and try to remember your question and post.:)CRB
 
It's hard to hear, and I didn't know what the actual name was until I watched it with subtitles at my cousin's house.
 
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