Auto titles, registration circa 1937-1943 St Louis

Nivek Swehtam

I have never seen auto titles or registration records in conjunction with genealogy. Are such records available?

I am looking for information circa 1937-1943. My ancestor had a rather rare and expensive car (1/2 to 1 times the price of ana average home) and only 3000 or so were made and only about 1800 survive, so I thought there may be records.

Are auto titles and registration known genealogical artifacts?

LauraleeT1

@Nivek Swehtam

 I do see that St Louis can show you some historical tax records according to their website:

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/collector/personal-property-tax/receipt.cfm

Maybe this will help

RobertWessel

@Nivek Swehtam

Missouri began statewide licensing of automobiles about 1907. Cities were permitted to tax automobiles over and above the state licensing fee.

Consider contacting the Spirit of St. Louis Region of the Classic Car Club of America. They have a contact for on their website at https://www.spiritccca.com/contact-form-page