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

[Chris Simo]

learning alot today. thanks

On Tue, Aug 28, 2018, 8:10 PM dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:

> Alabama will give you a license plate if the car is 25 years old and you
> bring them the car.   They will not give you a title so it's really not
> much help.
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: levilevi <levilevi at comcast.net>
> Date: 8/28/18 1:54 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Chris Simo <ccsimonsen at gmail.com>
> Cc: list Triumph <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Fell into a TR3a deal that I could not refuse
>
> Chris,
>
> My experience has been that a title search will be needed in both states
> (where it was sold and where it’s being retitled), a VIN verification by
> the State Patrol, and filling out a lot of archaic forms. I’ve been looking
> at the retitling a car daunted by the hassle for the past couple years
> (it’s a race car I want to be able to drive on the streets) and have yet to
> bring myself to tackling it. Once upon a time you could get a title from
> Alabama and convert it to a title in your home state but that loophole may
> have closed. Anyone know if that’s still a possibility?
>
> Bud
>
>
> > On Aug 28, 2018, at 10:40 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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