1962 Land Rover

[Ray Singh]

I have 'found' a 1962 Land Rover that looks in remarkably good nick for age. Its very original and a fixed head 90 chasis.

The car had tax and MOT up until Feb 2014, so i guess that its roadworthy.

Its parked at an old garage close to my home. The garage doesnt open any more and the telephone number on the signs is dead. I tried researching on the interweb thingy and the owner of the garage was quite elderly in 2009.

Any ideas what I should offer for the car? Guide prices in good, mid and bad conditon would be good.

How can i take ownership of the vehicle if i cant get hold of the owner? I have heard that you can speak to the DVLA (groan).

Thanks

[Ray Singh]

Update - It seems that the DVLA provide a service, where you can find out who owns a car. Its V888 form and £2.50 of your money.
I will try this method - if my note under the wiper gets no where.

R

[dodgerover]

The land registry will sell you a copy of the registered title for the garage - this will tell you who owns the property its sat on, make enquiries with them.

You can't just 'take ownership' thats theft.