What is involved in getting a salvage title legally on the street

toyboy · 10-09-2002, 04:27 PM

Hi,
I have been looking around for a good 81-90 roller and have had an offer for an straight 83 911 for $1K. The caveat is that it has a salvage title. I am seriously thinking about going in this direction as I have all the parts to put this baby back to life and then some and I don't intend to resale the Porsche. Assuming that it pass the Virginia safety inspection and all, what is involved, normally, to get the state to allow me to drive a salvage titled Porsche?. Andy

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

Nothing really (at least here in CA). Salvage title is just a way of telling future buyers that the car has been damaged and totalled out - either in an accident or a theft...

-Wayne

Typical Fish · Typical Fish's Garage

I am from DC, same deal there provided you have all the docs.

toyboy · 10-09-2002, 05:36 PM

Matt,
what did you mean by docs. Did you mean the title? Thanks again. Andy

ejm914 · 10-09-2002, 05:53 PM

Virginia law is spelled out here:
https://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/vehicles/salvehlawreq/repaired_rebuilt.asp

Typical Fish · Typical Fish's Garage

Yes, sorry for the delay. As long as you have the salvage title you are good to go.

Joeaksa · 10-09-2002, 07:04 PM

Andy,

Check with your insurance company as well. Some companies refuse to insure a salvage title. Better to know beforehand.

JA