A few years ago, I really, really wanted either a Karmann Ghia convertible to be lowered or a Thing to be lifted. My other future daily driver was going to be one of a longer list that was even more diverse. I went back and forth on whether to get a KG or a 181.
My intent was to do the first/best example of either I could find. Lo and behold, I ended up getting a final year Cabrio to satisfy my drop-top cravings. I have been GL-focused ever since the combination of then and first hearing about GL to satisfy my air-cooled cravings.
I'm afraid my myopia disqualifies me from giving direct advice of any value. However, I will dispense some legal advice -- and I won't even charge $300/hr.
Get permission to "do whatever you want with them" from your friend's father's brother -- and in writing. Better still, make an offer to buy it.
Legal issues are never fun -- especially when manuvering through friends and family. But legal issues are better and more easily handled up front than after the fact. Judges have little time for
I thought this and
You said that.
That'll be $60 for the twelve minutes of typing and advice. Oh, wait a minute. I said I wouldn't charge you ... in writing.
