There is also a title company in south or north carol one of two I lost the link but if u have a vin tag.. They will run it to check its background and award you a title if possible for around $300 I do believe. If its got a lien or theft on it they will also give u the info on it..
This thread reminds me of when I was 16.. There was a 66 impala ss that sat down the street and never moved for a good 15+ years.. When I turned 16 I went and asked if he would sell it to me with intentions of me and my ole man building it and driving.. The owner said no. 1 week later it was...