Thinking about buying a Cobra...

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Manufacturers Statement of Origin - MSO

MSO == Title number Zero. Every vehicle manufactured for sale in the US has one. Almost all "component vehicles" do (certainly "Roller", most true kits unless truly built by an individual, or for example a home-built motorcycle).

You rarely see the MSO. Most dealers have DMV "Runners" that bring a batch of MSOs and sales receipts to the DMV in batches and get your title and plates for you. I received the MSO for my truck because it was an out of state sale and the dealer chose not to title it before I took possession. He could have (and not registered it) but instead gave me the MSO and the dealer paperwork.

If you ever get a MSO GUARD IT WITH YOUR LIFE. Titles can be replaced. We misplaced our Jeep title in the move from Colorado to Nevada. I went to the local DMV with the registration and ID and had a replacement title in 30 minutes. But replacing a MSO is a monumental task. Dealers aren't supposed to lose them and you aren't supposed to have it...