This forced me to take a look at this issue...


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Posted by Hank on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 00:44:46 :

In Reply to: Todd Wilson heres a thought for you...... posted by Mr.PG on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 12:24:17 :

... and I have reached the following conclusion: you can do it, in Arizona at least. I once was asked to examine a business plan that involved rebuilding 1960's Mustang cars in Mexico, and then importing them into the United States. At the time, it was possible to buy just about every part of the car, including the frame, from aftermarket sources (including the data plates). The plan was literally to start with a pile of titles, and end up with a bunch of cars. The plan died of other causes before I got a chance to look at this issue, but it was raised.

Now I have taken a minute to look at this issue, and I conclude that this plan would be just fine from a legal perspective, as it violates no (Arizona) law that I can see. (In Arizona one might have to comply with ARS 28-2165 - reporting the VIN hijinks to the MVD). Now, swapping data plates around is bad business IF the intent is to steal, or defraud, or otherwise be dishonest. (The curious may see ARS 28-4593 and 29-4594 for the details on the fine line). But, as long as there is only one 1965 Mustang Vin#XXX123, and it hasn't been stolen or previously scrapped (you can't use a VIN that has been scrapped - it no longer exists), then I don't see a problem.

So, a person finding an old rusty PW frame with a data tag could theoretically build an entirely new PW with that VIN. You could even use a certificate of title alone, since you can have a data plate made to your specifications. BUT, you had better be sure that no one else does the same thing with your VIN, otherwise some computer somewhere is going to be unhappy, which might make you unhappy.

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The above is not legal advice, but causual internet speculation based upon questionable research. If you have a legal question about something in the real world, seek the advice of licensed counsel in your state. If you rely on the inane ramblings of some guy on the internet and end up staring down a badge, then you are an idiot and deserve your fate.
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