Delaware Title Question

[J1MGOLDEN]

I recently purchased a Model T in Delaware at an estate sale.

The 88 year old previous owner had bought this car in Tennessee, when he was in college, back in 1947.

I was given the Delaware title, signed by his widow, and a signed and notarized copy of her authorization to settle the estate, along with a photo copy of the original Tennessee title.

The Delaware title did not show the correct serial number, but had a DMV2101 number there instead.

Why would that original number that is clearly visible on the engine not be used on the title?

[fliverfan]

Doesn't matter. Just find the form and procedures (in your state) to correct the VIN error. Unless the title application provides for VIN corrections you'll probably have to obtain a title issued by your state, in your name with same error before they can correct the mistake.