It’s possible that the Marquis was stolen and the VIN plates on it counterfeited with another legit coach’s, which unfortunately turned out to be yours. It brings to mind when a few years back a fellow here’s rig disappeared, from Canada maybe? Perhaps a member with a better memory recalls more than I. If the “owner” of the Marquis doesn’t want to be found or cooperate, that’s likely why.
Until the salvage company does due diligence and determines the true origin of the coach, say by tracing back to the factory some components’ serial numbers or something, you may just have to tolerate any potential inconveniences the situation presents. If the unit was technically “salvaged”, then either an insurance company or the salvage company are the current owners. If stolen, an insurance company is not likely involved, or may have accordingly refused any claim. Either way, the Marquis isn’t legitimate as is.
That said, the value to the salvage company is as parts. But some insurance company that originally reimbursed the theft victim may have some interest here. The best thing for you is if someone with a financial interest can investigate the Marquis’ true history. In this day and age I’m not sure the constabulary will spend any resources researching anything, unless someone in Alabama takes a first step of writing down the serial nos. of say a fridge, microwave, engine and tranny, etc., and tracing at least one to a factory Marquis.
Just speculating.
Joel
