[Spridgets] midget accident update

[Robert Duquette]

I didn't have to bid on my 'B back in '79.  I had first right of refusal.  I 
don't remember the details of the conversation, but I do remember saying 
something to the effect of "hey, it's MY car until we settle and I'm not 
letting it go".

Titles have changed a lot over that time frame.  I do have a US RWA in my 
garage with a 'salvage' title.  I was told that it might have to go through 
a "special" safety check, in addition to the regular one, if I ever wanted 
to put it on the road again.
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----Original Message Follows----
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>

Never a good idea to let the insurance company "total" your car, then
buy it back from them.  First of all, you will have to bid on it, to get
it back, which can be expensive.  Then, when you do get it back, and
repair it, the car will be issued a "Reconstructed" title, which is
fine, if you intend to keep it forever, but very bad if you ever plan to
sell it.  A "Reconstructed" title means you take a big hit, in resale
value.
Bud Osbourne