Phony classic cars cost DMV

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on October 4, 2007 - 7:02am.
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Investigators have found nearly 1,000 vehicles misclassified as antiques.

A three-month review of the state Division of Motor Vehicles title files found roughly 900 vehicles with vintage titles from an Alabama company known for selling titles.

Misclassified vehicles can cost the state thousands of dolars because owners typically pay much lower taxes and fees.

"We have been victimized by titling services out of Alabama," said DMV Supervisor Brian Bozard.

The investigation was sparked by news that a 1937 Ford truck belonging to a friend of former Commissioner George Tatum was misclassified. (N&O)

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