I am so sad....complications with my muscle car.
Yes, he assured us he was. Yes, it's all good. He delivered the car (from two hours away) and gave us the paperwork. A big stack of stuff. He assured us that it was all there. We flipped through, but not knowing exactly what was what it looked good. Guess what? Nope, he never registered it from when he purchased it, and so he's not the legal owner. And thus, WE cannot register it. So, we contacted him and he insisted that his paperwork was fine. We explained it wasn't. He said fine, he'd register it himself and then transfer it to us to make it legal. Only now it looks like he can't register it either. Something about the delay from the time he bought it to now. So he called last night and said he's trying again, but if it doesn't work he'll be by to return all our money and pick up the car. He's most apologetic. And it looks like I'm going to have to say goodbye to Sam. I know I should be okay with it, we'll get the money back. But I want to keep the car. It makes me crazy that this beautiful car can be declared unregisterable by the insurance compay (provincial - no options) and that's that. He won't be able to do anything with it either, so it'll just have to sit in his yard and rot, or be cannibalized for parts. It's in great shape, and is a classic. This is NOT a fitting end to something so beautiful. I had had a crappy summer (ok, year) and this was my one bright spot. Now it looks like it's falling apart too. I'm so depressed. |
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| Ughhhh. I'm so sorry this is happening.
I have my fingers crossed that this can be worked out! |
| Tracie,
Sorry to hear you are having such difficulty. I was surprised but pleased to see your interest in old cars on this particular forum. I'm an old car nut, myself, have a 1934 Auburn that I drive regularly, and volunteer in as a docent in an automobile museum (California Automobile Museum) as well as being a sheepdog guy. Since Canada is similar to the US in that each province administers its own motor vehicle laws, is it possible that you can register it in a more tolerant province and then transfer the registration to Manitoba? Or maybe do it from the US? There must be a way. There is an old car museum in Elkhorn, MB. Maybe one of the gear-heads there can help you out. http://mbautomuseum.com/Contact.htm |
| Bummer I hope it can get sorted out.
As you said at least you get your money back but its a shame when you actually want the car.  |
| Tracie, don't be disappointed. You'll find another car that you love even more. In the meantime, eat some cookies--you'll feel better. |
| Maybe I missed this, but what kind of car is it?
Can't he and the previous owner go to your DMV and straighten things out? Here in the States, people do this all the time. If they buy a car, or boat, or any type of wheeled vehicle with the intention of selling it, they won't register or title the vehicle in their name. It will be as if the 1st owner sold it to the 3rd owner. They do this to avoid fees & taxes. It keeps the middle person's name off of the paper trail as well. It's perfectly legal. Your story reminds me of that scenario. Might not be legal in Canada, however. |
That sucks... I have an affinity for certain muscle cars too, I learned to drive with a 68 camaro  Loved that car, my daughter wanted to paint it purple with green racing stripes to match barney, I went along with purple but not the green, white racing stripes. |
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