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The odd thing is that the Floridian whose father purchased the car on a bill of sale 30+ years ago says that a Florida title was "applied for" in 1982, but it never indicates that he actually received a Florida title. If he had received a title, Florida wouldn't have issued another title in the same VIN to this Mathis guy in 2012.

Another good lesson - don't leave cars on "open" titles or in "bill of sale" ownership. Get them titled in your name.