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Title?, How the hell do I get a title for this thing? |
VWTortuga336 |
Nov 16 2014, 09:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 5-October 14 From: Kansas City, Missouri Member No.: 17,979 Region Association: None |
I'm in sort of an odd predicament and I want to see if anyone here has had to deal with anything similar. Here's the deal:
I live in Missouri and I just bought a '74 914 from a guy who was going to sell it for parts. I bought it cheap because of this. He bought it from another guy who bought it to sell it for parts. The title was not transferred either time. So, the title now has the "original" (as of 1987ish) on the front and the "next" owner (as of 2002) on the back as the buyer. I am in possession of the title, but it doesn't do me much good in it's current state. I contacted the original owner, who then contacted the state DMV. The DMV told him that he could not simply apply for a replacement title, as every car the car changed hands the title should have been transferred - each sale was not legal. So he can't help me either. He did seem willing to tell the DMV "yeah, I don't own it anymore". Luckily, the guy I bought the car from has been very willing to help throughout this whole process and will be calling the Missouri state DMV tomorrow to see what they have to say. If we can't get a clear title, the guy offered to give me my money back, so I'm not too worried about that aspect. I just don't want to have to give the car back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Anyone ever been through something like this???? |
bandjoey |
Nov 16 2014, 09:59 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Was it a steal of a deal? If not there are good cars out there with a title. If it's THE car ask about a bonded title. You buy an insurance bond to get the title. However it'll be harder to sell the car later. It's a step above salvage but who cares if you plan on keeping it. This is for a keeper. Good luck.
Many pictures help knowing the condition to see if it's worth it. |
VWTortuga336 |
Nov 16 2014, 10:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 5-October 14 From: Kansas City, Missouri Member No.: 17,979 Region Association: None |
Was it a steal of a deal? If not there are good cars out there with a title. If it's THE car ask about a bonded title. You buy an insurance bond to get the title. However it'll be harder to sell the car later. It's a step above salvage but who cares if you plan on keeping it. This is for a keeper. Good luck. Many pictures help knowing the condition to see if it's worth it. I feel like it was a steal of a deal - $800. But I could be wrong. Here are some pics of the car. So far, I know I will need to: Buy a rebuilt bottom end and P&C (heads look good) Rebuild carbs (they are rusted and seized) Flush gas tank Replace fuel lines Replace brake lines Rebuild brake calipers Buy new coil Buy battery Buy new tires Body seems to be very straight. A few spots of the paint are starting to bubble from rust and the outer rockers are probably 50% gone. Paint does look like it will polish up pretty nicely. Rest of the car seems pretty solid. I'm a noob when it comes to all this stuff though, I'm just learning as I go. Thoughts? Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
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