[TR] Fell into a TR3a deal that I could not refuse

[Jack McGahey]

The cars are in Georgia - correct?

I hope somebody in Georgia can help you out - 
As you probably already know, getting an NC title for an older car from another state is not a simple process, even if you have the clear title from another state.
You are probably going to need a Georgia resident to get a Georgia title and then transfer that to you.
Georgia does not require titles for older cars - I think made before 1985, so unless the seller verifies otherwise, the cars may never have been titled in Georgia. Georgia residents can get titles for old cars, but they can be registered in Georgia without one. I’ve purchased 3 Triumphs in Georgia - in 2 cases the owner had them titled in Georgia - in the other case, when the owner didn’t, I ended up parting it out.

Good Luck
Jack Mc

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> On Aug 28, 2018, at 12:40 PM, Chris Simo <ccsimonsen at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I hope I don't regret this.....
> 
> I was put in contact with a gentleman with 2 TR3a projects that he feels he will never finish.  They come with the parts he had been accumulating including an OD and various tools, hoists, etc. 
> 
> One is completely disassembled and in boxes.  Frame was restored but that is it.  no floors and body is in two pieces front half from one car and rear half from another.....  Paint is ratty and tatty. new floor pans and sills come with it. 
> 
> The other is still on frame but fenders and doors are inside the car.  Paint ratty and tatty as well -- dont' know about the chrome....
> 
> Cars are out of state and my triumph club friends are going to make a road trip with me to retrieve the cars and the parts that he had purchased to restore one of them.
> 
> Based on the condition of the cars,  I doubt very seriously if they were stolen,   but one never knows. 
> 
> I'm not super worried about the physical condition of the cars,  I think I have seen worse and recovered.....    If they are beyond repair upon receipt,  the parts, OD, and body panels cover what I'm paying.
> 
> Here's the rub.
> 
> He no longer has the titles for the cars and they were not in his name.  I'd like to make these runners vs parting them out.  he was able to find a bill of sale for one,  but titles tend to override those...
> 
> Do I simply call the DMV and ask to run the VIN numbers  or is there a more involved process?  I'm in north Carolina.
> 
> Any suggestions on  the best course of action here?   
> 
> Thanks
> 
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