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Billm

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I saw an ad for a Tiger auction on the Chicago area Craigslist. It is in Sandwich, In. Title missing, no front wheels or rear axle. Ad id number 6544408998. No affiliation.
 
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Thanks for posting good luck to those in the Midwest on this one.
 
Looks interesting.
I wonder about claiming title to something like this?
Anyone have any experience in that?
Just curious
 
he would or should have started a lien sale to get the ball rolling, then it might get messy from there if no vin tag. A friend is going through this right now with a 59 VW.
 
Looks like VIN and JAL are there...
 

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The auction had a photo on vin before.. I recall it having thr correct mkia riverts
 
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I contacted the auction person. The VIN is B382006684RXFE. The car can be viewed an hour before the auction. I wonder If the car had been titled in Illinois. Should be able to get a lost title or a lien title. Bought a bugeye Sprite years ago with a lien title.
 
Suspension

Billm,

Last year I sold an original Tiger rearend and the year before a completely restored front suspension. Wish I still had them and I could help you out. Missed it by that much.

Gary
 
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If I had room for the car and won the auction, I would unbolt the rear axle out of my car and use that for transport. Have two too many projects. An Alpine rear axle should get it rolling with 4 wheels and Tires!?
 
Legally the owner has the right to pay the storage bill right up to the auction time.
Unless your local your taking a big chance of traveling to a auction that may not happen.
Just asked my storage manager that question and that was his reply.
He said they usually have vehicles towed away.
I wonder how many cool cars meet their demise this way.
 
Interested and working on it.. but...

I'm not sure the protocol, i know alls fair in Love, War and Auctions, but I'd just as soon prefer to be friendly...

I have an acquaintance that is actually, rather close by, who also happens to own a restoration shop and I'm engaging him, but...

A: I don't want to step on any toes, if Billm you were on the case... then I'd likely relent as a gentleman ought to*.
B: A lot of leg work necessary in order to make my bid capable.
C: This won't happen without the help of others in this circle.

Yet, that said, this begged the question: What's not to say 10 others on here are also willing and able?

My audi group has been pretty good about maintaining decorum.

Its most important to me that it go to someone within the circle that will appreciate it, whatever is found.

Group thoughts?


*I do have a prior history of relenting... and frankly... it didn't really work as intended...
 
6684?

I don't know much about Tiger VIN numbers , but I thought the last MK1A was #B382002709. B382006684 would be almost 4000 cars away. Somebody please explain it to me. Thanks
 
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Maliburevue said:
Billm,

Last year I sold an original Tiger rearend and the year before a completely restored front suspension. Wish I still had them and I could help you out. Missed it by that much.

Gary
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That caught my eye as well Gary. Maybe a typo?
 
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Yes my fat fingers did add a 4 to the VIN. I checked the email again - B382002668LRXFE. Typo.
DD I am not bidding on the car. I hope someone will purchase and do right by the car. It look s like a nice opportunity. I am also curious about the car having no front wheels. Is the front crossmember missing? If someone from here does buy the car I hope they will share info on the Tiger. Photos? Where is the rear axle? Why no front wheels. Didn't the owner pass away or just abandon the car. I have been watching Chasing Classic Cars to much! I am tempted to drive out to the auction and see what happens. Bill
 
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According to the SN it's formally Dave Johnsons Tiger which may still be owned by the family.
 
Warren, you seem to know where to go to find this type of information. What a great service you provide for many Tiger fans. I personally applaud you.
 
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