Except that the car in question has a completely manufactured VIN that is NOT on the car anywhere, and no paperwork other than the title with the manufactured VIN on it!
Actually the State of California issued a VIN plate for the car back in 2003. I believe that is when the error occurred. It appears they may have transposed one of the letters/numbers and that's what we're trying to figure out.
I had no problem transferring title, registering it or insuring it.
If and when the issue is cleared up as to the VIN plate, I'll let you know. Until then, happy driving.