On other forums, I've seen people jump through hoops for CA titles. My understanding is that CA essentially charges a property tax on cars with a forced collection tied to plates.

I would take parts I want & sell the carcass to someone in another state. There is no law that says you can't sell it to someone in TN. It becomes a moot point if noone here tries to register it. We only apply for a title when we want plates to be able to drive it legally. I have 3 junkers on the property in the country. Edit: I forgot about the 4th in my driveway in town. No one cares - legally or otherwise.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.