Hi
i like to by a car from the Us and ship the car to Germany.
The owner faxed me a copy of the title to proof he is the
owner of the car bevor i send the money.
my question is,it says on the Title
State of Ohio Title DUPLICATE
is that normal ?
any one comes from tha aera of Archbold to have a look at the car,
Here in Germany we have total different Titel so i have no idea what
it has to look like ?
thanks a lot Arne

A duplicate title usually means the owner lost the original and requested a replacement from the DMV. However, if the car was sold to a new owner who didn't register it, the last registered owner can still request a duplicate title stating that the car is still his. I would ask the seller why he has a duplicate title instead of the original.

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He or you also has to turn in the title to US Customs to export the car from the US. If the title is not available (some states don't have them anymore for those old cars) you need to show other proof of ownership which can be a simple handwritten bill of sale.

Totally different question: why would you spend purchase price + $1000 shipping + 25% tax (VAT + import duty) on a 250C? Are they that rare in Germany?

Bert

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yes they are rare and to find ,1 with A/C power, windows and
no rust at all ,that is not easy to find.plus the exchange for the €
is so high so why not by a good one in the US. Is there any differenc
on the engine and the transm. i dont know. maybe some body in the US
have a answer.I wounder if some of those old Mercdes Fans, is from Ohio
Archbold, thanks for all your answers,and excause my english !!!
Arne

Arne,

State of Ohio? No rust? W114?

This does not add up.

Any car that has spent time in Ohio, unless it came from a salt free state and then was sealed up in a garage, will be a candidate for rust.

I also own a 250C that spent 8 years in Ohio (5 as a year - round driver) and I would never make a claim that that car is "rust free".

Jim

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Arne,

Duplicate title is as valid as the original.

The owner was still the owner of record at the time they requested the duplicate, the date of issue is on the duplicate title.

Risk is that potentially, there is another title (original) to the car that might nefariously get reassigned if you do not transfer yours first.

Given that you are in another country, and your title should be considered valid, it's a low risk problem for you. Plus you have possession, and we all know that's 9/10's of the law.

Jim

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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles
95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles
94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles
85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles

I would also be skeptical about the claim on no rust.

- Peter.

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1984 123 200
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1971 108 280S

My 1972 250C has no rust. Of course, I spent all winter replacing sheet metal.....

here some pics from e-bay ,search 220227894257 Arne

I agree. A car from Ohio with no rust? I had a 1972 250C that resided in Georgia all its live and it had rust bubbles starting to appear in the rocker corners from water being trapped. Be careful. On the other hand, you can repair a lot with a welder and some sheet metal.

Bert

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'63 MGB
'73 MGBGT V8

I just looked at your the ebay pictures. There is rust in the last picture at the lower end of the rear fender. Seats look worn. AC will need new hoses to say the least and perhaps new compressor. Not to be a downer, but I sold my 1972 250C for less ($2500) and it was in better cosmetic condition than this ebay car. Plus it had the floor shift, foglights, working AC, plus new calipers and alternator. Try to get somebody to inspect it and poke with a screwdriver in the rockers.

Bert

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'63 MGB
'73 MGBGT V8

I see rust in numerous photos. I would look for a better example myself. Not like the Euro is going to get weaker against the $ anytime soon.

That 250C has been on eBay several times.

Thanks for all your advis, yes there are some rust on the car,
but for myself it looks ok !
the Benz is from 1970 , is second hand with 61000 miles ,
compare to what i can find for the same money in Germany ?
you are spoiled in the US,
and what is a old car without some repair ? i love it, so now the 250 C is mine,
and i hope the car will arrive soon in Germany ,maybe you have some good advice what shipper is the best and inexpensive.
thanks Arne

i only need to some transportation advice from Archbold OH to Bayonne NJ
there are so many differnt shipper and prise....
may you have some experience