Very old musclecar title question.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I had a similar situation when I bought my Cutlass from the OO.


The title/ownership was from 1976 and MTO wanted the actual paper copy of the ownership for their records..... but I wanted it for my records...….. Al (OO) told them he wasn't giving it to them because it was a special car and that should get to keep the document, and we would figure some other way out. Eventually I registered the car with Al at a different MTO and gave them an appraisal document as they accepted that document.


Similar situation but slightly different.


I think you want it registered in your name so you legally own it, or I sure would, and you want the original document/owner ship.


Ryan W31.

[MailOrderMotion]

Agreed. The local DMV says they will return it after 5 if you ask at the time of transfer. In 25 years and 200 cars I've gotten 1 back. Not very good odds.

[67since67]

Originally Posted by MailOrderMotion

In 25 years and 200 cars I've gotten 1 back.

Well that sucks! I have always requested to get original titles back and they have always arrived in the mail in a day or two.

Maybe ask for it to be set aside for you to pick up at a later date??

[MailOrderMotion]

They hold them for 5 years. You get them back, if requested when they purge the old files. I wish it were a few days.

[L16pilot]

I bought a 70 Z28 from the OO and received the original title. When I went to the Maryland MVA to title the car in my name, I asked if I could keep the original title. they photocopied the original and handed the original back to me. Likely different state-to-state, but doesn't hurt to ask.