Purchasing a car from a private seller. Nightmare.

Sounds like some buyers remorse and first time buying a used car. "As is, where is" is pretty standard affair. You bought a 40+ year old unrestored car. It's not like shopping at Wal-Mart. You can't take it back if you don't like it.
1960-1976 All Makes All Models Parts | MM8184 | 1960-76 Mopar A-Body Upper Control Arm Mount; LH | Classic Industries if the rail isn't rotted everywhere else. Just saying.

Selling on an open title, while not legal is not uncommon. Create an issue at Dmv and end up with a state issued non Mopar Vin#, there goes the value. Assuming the car is stolen is ridiculous. There is a title that already exists and was in hand for that car. The last thing I would do is run around showing up and making phone calls notifying everyone involved there is an open title issue. Don't turn the title work into a clusterf*ck. Get the title and sell it if you're not happy.




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