Allen :
The right way to do this is for Bill to file for a "mechanics lien" (or
whatever it's called in PA) for the work done on the car, plus all the
storage. Although this takes some time, it shouldn't be particularly
difficult. Then, after fulfilling whatever the local requirements are for
notifying the original owner (typically advertising in the paper), Bill can
sell the car to whoever, and apply the proceeds to the bill. In theory,
any excess profits should be held for the owner, if he ever shows up, but
I'm sure Bill can arrange to not have any <g>
This way, the new owner gets a new title, free and clear.
Randall
On Monday, March 08, 1999 10:52 AM, LBC286@aol.com [SMTP:LBC286@aol.com]
wrote:
>
> 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!
>
> Allen Hefner
> '77 Midget
> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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