In a message dated 8/15/2002 12:40:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, DickB@xxxxxxxxx writes: << I know certain types of wrecking operations are not legally permitted to sell a car once it has been reported as in their custody. They can sell any part, or pieces, but never a whole car, at risk of losing their license to do business. >> I suppose that since a 57 Imperial is of body on frame construction, it could be argued that the body without the frame should be considered a part. Roy 67 Crown FDHT (Which would lose any frame argument!)