Looking for a title.

Mitchell Janusch

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I know this is a touchy subject. I need to find a title for a 67 Polara 2 door I picked up. Southern car, body is clean, interior ratted out. No engine. Would like to put back together but my state is saying it's worth way more than I have into it and wants a 3k bond to issue title. Car isn't worth that right now, probably never will be.
Shame to junk it out.
Anybody have any ideas? Just trying to save another from the scrapper.......
 
I know this is a touchy subject. I need to find a title for a 67 Polara 2 door I picked up. Southern car, body is clean, interior ratted out. No engine. Would like to put back together but my state is saying it's worth way more than I have into it and wants a 3k bond to issue title. Car isn't worth that right now, probably never will be.
Shame to junk it out.
Anybody have any ideas? Just trying to save another from the scrapper.......
Long ago, in Kalifornia, I bought a 69 Cougar that I didn’t have a title for. I went through a process that was referred to as a lein sale. It involved trying to contact the previous legal owners via certified mail. I did obtain a title, but it took months. The fees were not excessive, IIRC.
 
I had to do that with one vehicle in Indiana. I applied for a legal title, had to file papers with the county court, and have the vehicle inspected by the police to make sure it was not stolen. Cost was $75.00 for the court, and $15.00 for the title.
 
Would like to put back together but my state is saying it's worth way more than I have into it and wants a 3k bond to issue title.

I went through a similar situation years ago, but I physically had an old title. Long story short, a bonded title will likely be your only legal way to get a title, and it should only cost a few hundred bucks but will take a few years to complete the process. The $3K should be the bond amount, not your cost. Documentation of any expense associated with this car is your friend in this process.

Also, I'm 99% sure I will never by another car with title issues. It would have to be one hell of a deal for me to go through that **** again.
 
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Got a friend in any police department in Wisconsin? Might not even take a friend? Walk into any police department with a copy of the vin and have them do a search in the state that you bought it from. If they need to inspect the car and the vin to verify that it is in fact the correct vin you should be on your way. Offer to pay for his off duty time and gas to where the car is. He will be doing you a favor? G.L. with your chase and be creative, It ain't rocket science. If you lived on the other side of Lake Michigan the State Police would do that for you with a phone call. Been there done that, Jer
 
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The other possibility would be if you have a friend in the tow business. Tow companies routinely pick up abandoned cars without paperwork. Not sure about where you live, but a tow company can provide the Sheriff with a copy of the tow receipt and the Sheriff will attempt to find the owner. If the owner does not respond, the Sheriff will file an application for a Sheriff's title and give that to the tow company. Some states do require the vehicle to be placed at auction as part of this process, but on a car that age there is usually not going to be many bidders will to pay the tow lien and storage costs. That is where having a friend comes in as the tow company has no cost associated with the vehicle so they can cut you a deal.

Dave
 
I know this is a touchy subject. I need to find a title for a 67 Polara 2 door
but my state is saying it's worth way more than I have into it and wants a 3k bond to issue title.
Anybody have any ideas? Just trying to save another from the scrapper.......

They are asking for a 3000$ bond..
They did not ask for 3000$ to bond it...
You only pay fee for the bond, usually a small percent usually thru a bonding company...
If you wish to bond it yourself and they allow for self bonding ,, then yes,, you would pay the 3000$..
 
They are asking for a 3000$ bond..
They did not ask for 3000$ to bond it...
You only pay fee for the bond, usually a small percent usually thru a bonding company...
If you wish to bond it yourself and they allow for self bonding ,, then yes,, you would pay the 3000$..
Remember, that the bond $ comes back to you, when title is issued.

You’ve got several options to explore. It depends on how those options pan out in further understanding the investment in time and $, but ultimately, it depends on how much you want to put into obtaining the title.
 
Fifty states, Fifty sets of rules. Did the car come from a no-title state? Did the title get lost or misplaced? Lots of variables.
 
Can you get in touch with the previous owner? Most states have a form for them to fill out stating the have no interest in the vehicle anymore. That would be a big help.
 
There is a company in Florida that you can get a title for 500 bucks last time I used them. After they issue you a title you just have to transfer to your state.
Somewhere up north is another company that does that but have never used them, only heard of them. New Hampshire maybe?
 
Came from Ariz. I'm sure they have titles. I am checking with ariz. now.
In AZ you can get a bonded title. I did it once. The bond was for $3000 and cost $50. I got it through my insurance co. State Farm. One problem you might have though is they have to do a level one inspection and verify the VIN. Not sure if they can do that unless they see the car in person. Good luck.
 
Got a bonded title. 100 bucks. came in mail yesterday. Easy peasy. :)
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