Unsalable or unsalable describes something that cannot be sold, because of poor condition, legal restrictions, or lack of any buyer--
The flood rendered all of his goods unsalable, and he's not sure that insurance will cover the loss.
The house remains unsalable until the lien is paid.
Unassailable or unassailable describes something that is not open to attack or assault, physically or intellectually--
The fortress was virtually unassailable; they had to think of another way to win the battle.
His position is unassailable; there's no point in trying to argue with him.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"His defense seemed unassailable, but the goods remain unsalable unitl he can prove that he owns the legal rights."
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