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

Wbeech@flash.net wbeech at flash.net
Tue Aug 28 14:29:45 MDT 2018


Start with the DMV, they can instruct you.  Good news is it sounds like you will have plenty of time to go through the process, will probably involve an on site inspection by your local constabulary. 
BTDT,
Bill B

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On Aug 28, 2018, at 11:40 AM, 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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