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kburkett 04-08-2013 12:26 AM

VIN tag question
 
We are looking at a 1962 Impala SS conv with a missing VIN tag. It is titled in Michigan currently. I know I could transfer with no problems. I am worried about when I want to sell in the future. Any thoughts? I am going to check with the state tomorrow.

wiiildcat 04-08-2013 01:10 PM

Re: VIN tag question
 
I know my nothing 68 camaro convertible had no tag. Restoration shop threw it out when the cut the dash out. Called Texas state police. they came out inspected the car and re-assigned new vin, was same vin number as on title, got a door sticker from them with the vin on it.

ss427copo 04-08-2013 01:30 PM

Re: VIN tag question
 
<span style="font-weight: bold">Walk away. Remember I told you this.</span>

Bill Pritchard 04-08-2013 11:55 PM

Re: VIN tag question
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ss427copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold">Walk away. </span> </div></div>

What he said [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

BARRY 04-09-2013 12:41 AM

Re: VIN tag question
 
don't walk///// RUN

Fast67VelleN2O 04-09-2013 12:41 AM

Re: VIN tag question
 
If t can be had for way under value and you are just looking to enjoy it, go for it. The best cars sometimes end up being the cheapest thrills.

njsteve 04-09-2013 01:12 AM

Re: VIN tag question
 
Run away. Because after you put all the time and money into it, the guy it was stolen from, half a century ago will resurface and get it back. You will then be out the car and all your money.

al8apex 04-09-2013 01:46 AM

Re: VIN tag question
 
ditto

this happened to my neighbor (he bought it from a dealer in CA, it had been registered for over 20 years by the same owner in CA - CA title, etc ...) the AZ DMV found the stolen car report, he lost the car immediately, even took his wife's purse with it ... they had to wait HOURS before they could get the purse back ...

http://www.azcentral.com/community/s...vette1211.html

Fortunately, he had insured it the moment he bought it so he was not out the $65k ...

bashton 04-09-2013 04:50 PM

Re: VIN tag question
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Run away. Because after you put all the time and money into it, the guy it was stolen from, half a century ago will resurface and get it back. You will then be out the car and all your money. </div></div>

Agreed...and btw, Mr. NJSteve is an attorney...(and Mopar owner) so you can't go wrong with his advice.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

njsteve 04-09-2013 07:45 PM

Re: VIN tag question
 
Remember the Directly Proportional Rule: [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]

The likelihood of the original owner showing up with a legitimate legal claim to the car, is directly proportional to how much money you have sunk into the car. If you put nothing into it, they will never bother you. If you spend $100K restoring it, they will immediately pop up right as you pull it out of the driveway the moment it's finished.


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