My Dad took them on a trade to help a guy out, and the guy was supposed to bring titles and what not. Long story short he claimed I owed him money after my Dad passed, but he never told my dad that
IMHO...
I hate to say it but unless there is a really good bill of sale, whoever holds the paper title owns the car. Title holder could claim they were stolen, and unless you have paper evidence your on the hook. Your late father telling you something probably would not stand up in court.
If the title holder wants more money and it is financially worth it hand cash over AFTER he hands you good clear titles that have been verified at the local DMV. Get bill of sale and any other proof you can that they now belong to you.
OR
Tow them to the title holders house and be done with it.
If you part the cars out you could be considered a chop shop.
Again:
I AM NOT A LAWYER. IM NOT GIVING LEGAL ADVISE.
This is what I would consider if I was in your shoes.
