Around here (Washington) you can have the state patrol inspect the bike, run the VIN to check if it is stolen and then get a 2 year temporary title which allows you to use and sell the bike like normal. After 2 years they then issue a real title. I would imagine most states have a similar procedure.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine