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General Category => Cars For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: Mr Manhattan on November 15, 2015, 03:59:32 AM

Title: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: Mr Manhattan on November 15, 2015, 03:59:32 AM
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5251184270.html


Body and interior look clean for the price .))
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: Roadmaster49 on November 25, 2015, 09:10:52 PM
Yes that is a good price. Jade Green over Stardust Ivory. 

Probably a little more wiggle room on price too. 
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: 51Deluxe on November 26, 2015, 07:45:09 PM
Excellent deal except for one critical factor- no title.
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: Roadmaster49 on November 26, 2015, 09:50:38 PM
Excellent deal except for one critical factor- no title.

Probably a state by state issue. In Iowa, the process is highly automated. You send in the "paperwork" by filling a PDF form, you get an insurance Bond for double the value.  Take some digital photos of the VIN and data plate.  Send in with fee and they email you about 7 weeks later with an approval. 

All that information is transmitted to the DOT counter and when you get there they are ready for you. They give you a paper title.

I think DOT/DMV's have figured the old car hobby out and they realize it's a waste of time to go and inspect every old car and hassle people over a non running "project" car. 

It is a shame that millions of car titles have been lost over the years. 
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: joefrazer on November 26, 2015, 10:03:39 PM
In Ohio, the process to obtain a title is much more involved. A search must be done thru the system to ensure it isn't  stolen or a lein-applied vehicle and if clears that hurdle, it must then be inspected by the state highway patrol or someone at the DMV. They verify that a VIN tag is present and it has not been tampered with. If the car passes step two, you're then issued a form that you take, with any supporting paperwork you might have (notarized bill of sale, etc), to your county courthouse where you're issued a court date to appear before a judge where you literally will plead your case. If the judge agrees, he will issue a request for a title which you then take to the title bureau for your state assigned document.

Oh, and at every step, there's a fee involved. The total cost can amount to somewhere around $500, not including any sales tax on the money paid for the vehicle when purchased.
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: Roadmaster49 on November 29, 2015, 11:26:36 AM
Jim  That is a shame. It's a state by state issue for sure.

On that back seat lower, do you think it can be cleaned up or would some "shampoo/machine cleaning" simply render the fabric torn and in worse shape? 
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: vt2000driver on November 30, 2015, 05:13:45 PM
in Vermont it is just as stupid first thing is you need it appraised (for a cost) they don't care what you payed for it (so they can TAX you) . then you need to take it to them (running or not) so the d.m.v. guy can look at it and read the wrong Vin #.  Paperwork used the motor # and d.m.v. wants the door post #. so you now need to go back to the person that you bought it from and have them LIE about the Vin.  what a piece of work and when you are done there is NO title!   >:(
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: Roadmaster49 on December 02, 2015, 08:23:10 AM
Boy oh boy. Maybe the idea is to buy my cars from back east without a title since I may get a better deal!  Iowa was so easy in relation, just need to be patient. 

Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: flamingchariots on December 03, 2015, 10:43:44 PM
Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to "reply" to this listing. 
When you hit "reply" you get this message: "sorry, something went wrong".

Did anyone get a phone number or even a craigslist reply email?

The ad does not come up when searching  wichita CL for Kaiser.
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: Orphanauto on December 04, 2015, 02:23:19 PM
I got the number and talked to him. It was his fathers cR, along with some others. It was drove in and parked in the barn over 30 Years ago. I check with my dmv in Mo. And they said it needed a title, since Kansas had titles back then. He can't find it, I am worried it may be frozen from sitting 35 or so years in the hard Kansas winters. It is about one hour west of Wichita
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: Mr Manhattan on December 04, 2015, 10:48:46 PM
Wouldn't it be possible for the owner to get a duplicate title ? As for the engine cant the owner check it out to see if it is frozen  ?
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: kaiserfrazerlibrary on December 05, 2015, 08:01:47 AM
Yes he could to both questions but based on current situation, he or she is not interested in doing either.
Title: Re: 53 Manhattan Good price
Post by: Orphanauto on December 12, 2015, 10:03:39 AM
I was in his area the other day and called to take a look at it. He said it was sold, to a gentleman in his 70's from Texas. Any club member get it?