Allen, in PA, there is such a thing as a "Mechanics Lien". It
is possible to repossess a car based on that lien, but it is not
an automatic thing. I bet there is some sort of official paper work
the mechanic would have to do in order to get legal title to SELL the car.
Otherwise, he is selling something he doesn't OWN. I would not touch it
until a title was in the seller's hands. It ought to be quite
possible and not too expensive for the mechanic to do with a lawyers help.
For _you_ to title an "abandoned" car with out the owner's help, good luck.
As far as the state is concerned, you might have stolen it a while back and
are now trying to launder the car....
-Tony
Message text written by INTERNET:triumphs-owner@autox.team.net
>Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 13:52:24 EST
From: LBC286@aol.com
Subject: Re: Triumph GT6 Mk3 F.S.
In a message dated 3/8/99 11:45:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
mtooze@tan.unl.edu writes:
<< HEHEHEHHEHEHE...this is even better. Believe me, it's a lot
more than 'little work'. I went thru this with a spitfire a few years ago,
and several people on this list will attest that getting a tittle
without the legal owners cooperation is a bitch and a half....but
good luck to anybody who wants to try. Plus I don't think PA is
one of those 'carefree' states... >>
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You are probably right, especially about PA. I've never tried to obtain a
title for an abandoned vehicle, so I couldn't tell you. Anyway, the car isn't
going anywhere, and Bill needs the room for more dirt track VWs! Make him an
offer and see what happens. Think of the experience!<
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