My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
In 1996 I agreed to sell a vehicle that I owned to an acquaintance. He offered me $200 down and the rest in payments for a total of $1500. I received the $200 and gave him a receipt. No contract was created. I let him drive the vehicle while waiting for the rest of the money. I told him I wanted 30 days for full & final payment; he agreed. The very next day, I was visited by this persons father who told me that I would not be getting any more money and threatened me with violence if I went to the police. I never saw my car again or the father & son. I've been pretty scared all of these years but finally decided to see if I have any options for recovering my beloved car, a 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. I still have the original Title with my name on it. I would love to know if the car is still in existence and registered to anyone, especially this individual whom I am no longer afraid. Can anyone tell me if I have any legal rights to my vehicle after all of these years? I now live in Colorado.

