The history of my car (title search)

[zooboy]

As my project creaps ever slowly foreward I am starting to wonder about the history of my car before 1983 when I purchased it. Anybody ever mapped the history of their car? If so, could you share some tips on how to go about it? It might be interresting and fun to know my cars life story, maybe even find original photos from previous owners. Somewhere out there is a man or woman who bought a new 1969 camaro off the lot, sold it and always wanted to know what happened to it (or maybe not). If you have any experience with any of this feel free to share. Thanks

[mitch_04]

I recently have had the pleasure of trying to acquire a title for a 1947 Chevy 3100 we bought. The people we bought it from were using it as a lawn ornament, literally, with the bed being a flower pot. Suprisingly low amount of rust, although the wood floor is long gone. Anyways, the Fergusons we bought it from had purchased it from the Olsens, who we also know. Neither had the title. The Olsen who we purchased it from had gotten in from his father (who had passed away) who had bought it from another person who passed away. The first to have it never passed the title along, so a trip to the county treasurer was in order.

Anyways, the treasurer gave us a form to send in to the state for the vehicles records, although they charged a whopping $2 fee! A month or so later we received copies of the vehicle since it's original owner, and every year it was registered. Told us every owner, their address, everything. Unfortunately, the last title holder had passed away, so that was a no go. We got lucky and were told they would issue us the title due to the situation, we just have to present a bill of sale.

So maybe try finding your states similar form?

[zooboy]

Interesting I would never have thought about that angle, thanks.