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r1-er · 02-04-2008, 11:27 AM

Hey all. First post, hope some of you have been through what I'm considering to give me some consolation.

I am looking at buying a 1959 Olds Dynamic 88. It does not have a title. I talked to the DMV here in TN and they say that I need to have the dealer do a search. The dealer owns a mud lot with 10 cars on it...doubt he'll be any help. I'm assuming I'm going to go to the DMV with nothing but the 9 digit "VIN" that I've got off the car.

#1...is the number I pulled from the front of the drivers door jamb the actual VIN for that car?

#2...The DMV said it was "involved" to apply for an Affidiavit of Ownership (think that's what she called it) for this car?

I looked at Carfax, but they only deal with 17 digit numbers that were a standard format that took over sometime in the 60's so no help there.

I really like the car...I'd hate to let it rot just because the paperwork is gone.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks, Dennis.

02-04-2008, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
r1-er Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NE Tennessee Posts: 2	1959 Dynamic 88 no title... Hey all. First post, hope some of you have been through what I'm considering to give me some consolation. I am looking at buying a 1959 Olds Dynamic 88. It does not have a title. I talked to the DMV here in TN and they say that I need to have the dealer do a search. The dealer owns a mud lot with 10 cars on it...doubt he'll be any help. I'm assuming I'm going to go to the DMV with nothing but the 9 digit "VIN" that I've got off the car. #1...is the number I pulled from the front of the drivers door jamb the actual VIN for that car? #2...The DMV said it was "involved" to apply for an Affidiavit of Ownership (think that's what she called it) for this car? I looked at Carfax, but they only deal with 17 digit numbers that were a standard format that took over sometime in the 60's so no help there. I really like the car...I'd hate to let it rot just because the paperwork is gone. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks, Dennis.