Well... I've sold several vehicles with a bill of sale only, and I'm pretty sure the I'm a legitimate seller.

Usually, vehicles sold on a BOS are "project or parts" cars (as were mine).  I would never purchase a $10k Westy without title, however, it is very common for project or parts cars to transfer ownership via a BOS.

Cheers, 

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dave Mcneely
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 3:30 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Buying with a bill of sale only

---- craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> So i'm looking into buying a vehicle that is sold with a bill of sale only.
> It's on the other side of the US, so I will have no chance to meet with the
> seller. Does anyone know the process (in summary) of how I go about getting
> this vehicle titled in my state (PA) later on?
>
> The reason I ask is....
> my brother purchased a vehicle project a year ago out of state with a bill
> of sale only. Now he went to go get it titled. Having waited a year, they
> said they needed a letter or something from the seller, the seller can no
> longer be found, and they have told him flat out "We can't title this
> vehicle". While i'm sure there are loop holes and I'm sure he will get it
> titled in the end, I do not wish to go down this same path.
> Thanks
>
> -Craig

So, why do such a thing?  A legitimate seller has title, and can transfer it to you.  Not true?  Methinks it is.

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David McNeely