This is an argument as old as cars are themselves. We rodders dig some junker out of a field or buy it from someone and it has no title. It was a POS that no one wanted, so we spend time and money and turn it into a running, driving car. Now we need to make it "legal" to drive on our States highways. How do you go about doing that?
Different States have different laws and procedures for obtaining a title. Some are very lax, some are near impossible. Some States let you title it as a homebuilt from parts car, or hobbyist car, and others require it to be titled as what it was when it left the factory. No one can throw stones at you for wanting to buy a title and turn your car into that car..........it is done every day, and I bet 30% or more of the cars at any large event were done that way. (Those guys selling titles for $ 100-$ 800 or more are NOT selling them for people to hang on their wall, as they say, that is only to cover their butts legally.)
Something I just saw on another forum brings to light the problem that can result from this procedure. A 1937 Ford Panel Truck was stolen in Arizona and was taken by the thieves to the DMV and reregistered as another car. They were about an hour away from getting into Mexico when they were arrested because a sharp eyed member on that forum spotted it at the DMV and took pictures he turned over to the cops. Now, I realize 99% of us who play the title game are not thieves, just hardworking rodders who want to get our pride and joy on the road, but you can see why States are tightening up on these things.
All I can say is that you won't be the first, or the last, rodder to get your car on the street using another title.
Don