I'm not famaliar with titles since where I live a receipt or bill of sale is still acceptable.
I did sell a truck to a neighboring province. I had to get a bill of sale noterize and send to the buyer. It was then accepted for license in his province and insurance.
Would a sworn document from the previous owner with a notorize stamp work. ?
Your DMV should tell you how. But I heard horror story's about how they rather see the old cars get scrapped than restored and make it hard to get title.
Post this problem in your chapter forums, and you should get someone locally that may know more of what to do there.