Hang on there kids.. The guy who it was stolen from has apparently been
compensated by the insurance company for the loss (since the insurance company
is apparently the "owner" now). One would hope that he has taken that money
and bought himself a nice Spit to replace his stolen car.
The insurance company on the other hand has taken the loss, parlayed it into
some sort of enormous tax advantage (clever buggers that they are) and, one
would think, has absolutely no interest in getting their hands on a rusty old
car that has almost zero value at the auction house. It literally would not
bring enough money to pay for the hassle of "processing" the car.
If it's really proving to be a karmic stumbling block for you, do this: Call
the old car a parts car, which is exactly what it was at the wrecking yard, buy
a rough car with a title and swap your good bits into it. Then you don't have
to touch the rivets ever..
Again, either way no harm, no foul in my book.
JS
Laura Gharazeddine wrote:
> I'd have to agree with Joe-
>
> So many years have gone by (is there a statute of limitaions on something
> like this?); the current owner didn't know the history of the car untill
> recently; the previous might not even be around-and probably doesn't even
> care anymore- after nearly 10 years! And forget the insurance company...I
> won't even begin to get into that...
>
> I'm a pretty honest and ethical person-but I say-go to the DMV, apply for a
> lost title and keep the car! Or at least keep it for parts.
>
> JMHO,
>
> Laura G. and Nigel
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: <geo@ohio.net>
> Cc: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 8:13 AM
> Subject: Re: Hypothetical Question
>
> >
> >
> >
> > geo@ohio.net wrote:
> > >
> > > if my car was stolen i would want the opportunity to get it
> back...wouldn't you!
> >
> > Of course, but once, you cash the check, you accept the fact that the
> > ownership transfers to the insurance company. Their interest in the car
> > would certainly be nil. So getting them involved (in my opinion) is
> > ridiculous.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > --
> > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> >
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