I would not go through Titles Unlimited. California DMV
is in the middle of lawsuits with them over replica Cobras ..
In fact, I believe they got shutdown:
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/news/7oys/112304_7oys_title_fraud_folo.html
The issue of "name your own sales price" will come back to bite you.
It should be a simple matter to have CHP verify the VIN, then
go to DMV and get a Title (No registration, so no insurance required)
This is how my Trans Am car was done in 1987. It had never
been titled in California, had the correct original VIN on the
chassis. You can always register it later ..No Smog required.
Walt
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MICHAEL CARPENTER wrote:
> Hi Erich,
>
> Go through Titles Unlimited or another such method. They work very well
> and really do not cost that much (roughly $200 for a Lotus I would
> imagine). You can also state whatever price that you paid for the Lotus
> and pay taxes on that.
>
> Forget the going through the local DMV crap. Worthless bunch of hoops
> to jump through.
>
> All the best,
>
> Mike Carpenter
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Erichreich@aol.com>
> To: <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 1:01 AM
> Subject: Ca. Vehicle registration
>
>
>> Hello to the List:
>>
>> I have purchase a 1955 Lotus via a bill of sale only. The car has
>> been off
>> the road for close to 20 years and has never been registered in the
>> state of
>> Ca., where I live. As far as I cab tell, the car has never been
>> licensed in
>> any state. While I intend to use the mainly for vintage race events, I
>> would like to obtain valid Calif. road registration as well. If any
>> one has
>> experience in this process, I would greatly appreciate any insight as
>> how to
>> accomplished this goal as expeditiously as possible.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Erich
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