The problem in CO with a mechanics lien or Tow lien is most vehicles require a surety bond to get a title. Last time I checked it was 3+ times an appraised value (blue book??). When I bought my fastback it was without a title. The bond for it was going to be 4 or 5k. I didnt spend anywhere near that on the entire car! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> But I could skip the whole bond process since it was old enough. I just had to show I tried to find the last registered owners. Had to do a Title/VIN search, send out registerd letters and then take all documentation into the DMV. It wasnt hard.

If you dont want to go that route I know a few who have done the Broadway Title or ITS Title thing. Pay a fee, send them a "bill of sale" and you get a out of state title and plates for a year in your name. Then you can register it locally. Again its more money though.

Z