Barn find Mustang questions

"Hey Julie" (hey-julie)
03/24/2014 at 11:41 • Filed to: None

So a friend told me about an abandoned 67 mustang coupe that has been on property his boss owns since 1992, the doors are unlocked and the keys left on the dash. The condition of the car is incredible and the only issues are missing hubcaps, dirt filled engine bay, and a flat tire. Does anyone here know what the laws are (in Colorado) regarding this? I assume I can't just go pick it up but I have no idea other than that.

(Edit) I spoke to the owner of the property the car is parked on and the car has no plates, nor has a owner ever contacted him. He said I could come pick up the car whenever as it runs and drives but it looks like there is no way to get a title in my name or to insure it

DISCUSSION (18)

crowmolly > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 11:45

Check with your DMV. Sometimes you can file for a new title for an abandoned vehicle.

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/R…

StoneCold > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 11:46

First, check the VIN! This will let you know of any issues. Then usually (I'm going off of IL laws) you can just go for a replacement title with a bill of sale.

Nibbles > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 11:48

The property owner will need to contact a county sheriff first. Have them run the VIN and check for liens or reports of it being stolen. Then there will be a 30-60 day period where the vehicle will be "advertised" for the owner to come up and lay claim. If that doesn't happen, the property owner can file for a bonded title (which it will be required to hold for I think 2 years), and then it can be held or sold from that point on. IANAL, some information may not be completely factual.

Call the sheriff's office. They'll have a lot more info

Party-vi > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 11:50

I understand you need to contact the property owner about the vehicle, and must make an attempt to find the rightful owner; maybe a local ad, or a search at the DMV. The last thing you want is for your new project car to actually have been stolen years ago. Assuming the title is long gone, you'll needed to get a bonded title. Check out this link for more info on getting a title .

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 11:51

After looking a bit, found 2 things that might help;

From the Colorado state website

From ehow.com

Pretty much it looks like the easiest way to do it, would be notify the police about it, and they will try to find the owner, shouldn't have to be towed since it is on private property. They will check to make sure it isn't stolen, and after an amount of time if it isn't stolen or claimed the owner of the property would be able to file paperwork to get a title for an abandoned vehicle.

MonkeePuzzle > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 11:55

step 1: post pics to oppo

step 2: colorado? neat! me too!

step 3: I don't have any advice about your actual problem

Hey Julie > MonkeePuzzle
03/24/2014 at 12:05

I'll get pictures up ASAP!

Meatcoma > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 12:17

Does Finders Keepers apply here?

Your boy, BJR > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 13:27

If Forza Horizon is a realistic portrayal of Colorado law, you should just be able to take it.

Hey Julie > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2014 at 14:42

Ha ha if only it was... Maybe I'll just take it anyway

Hey Julie > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
03/24/2014 at 15:41

Thanks a lot! I'll speak to the owner about that immediately

Hey Julie > Nibbles
03/24/2014 at 15:42

Thanks a lot!

Nibbles > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 15:54

Always glad to help a fellow Coloradoan. To your edit: If you can talk the property owner into having a sheriff come out and do a VIN check (it's gratis), that'll put you on the fast track to getting it titled in your name ;)

Hey Julie > Meatcoma
03/24/2014 at 15:55

Ohhhh If only

Greasemonkey > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 16:58

Kinja'd!!!

Rust? Rustang? I need pics to drool over and justify my jealousy! Heres a 66 in the mean time:

Nedus > Hey Julie
03/24/2014 at 18:21

Once you get the DMV stuff sorted, check for rust! Pull the carpet (gently, if it's in good condition) to check the floors, check the frame rails, etc.

Hey Julie > Nedus
03/24/2014 at 18:32

Thanks for the tip!

Sn210 > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2014 at 20:03

That would mean there's a DBR1 and an EB110 in a barn somewhere?!