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Redfish
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Last Activity: 07-09-2025 05:55 PM

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Factory Five

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Factory Five MKII - Taxed out of Connecticut

If you live in Connecticut, you need to read this thread on registration and taxation BEFORE purchasing a replica:
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/regi...re-beware.html

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Last Activity: 07-09-2025 05:55 PM
Join Date: 01-26-2013

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Harpoon PV2 liked post by Redfish On thread : Shelby trust prevails in mustang eleanor copyright lawsuit

Wouldn’t it be Gone in 600 seconds?!
Liked On: 12-19-2022, 09:22 PM
Posted On: 12-18-2022, 02:51 PM
CompFi liked post by Redfish On thread : Jay Leno suffers serious burns in gas fire

Yeah, I had something very similar. The fuel bowl screws needed tightening after a few cycles. I started it up and walked away for a minute. Came back to the same scene as you, a manifold full of...
Liked On: 11-20-2022, 08:22 AM
Posted On: 11-17-2022, 01:03 PM
rads42 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

Received some initial feedback from one of the Middletown senators. Let's continue to get the word out there! Thank you for reaching out to Senator Mary Daugherty Abrams office, we have received...
Liked On: 02-10-2021, 09:51 AM
Posted On: 01-31-2021, 03:40 PM
rads42 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

Thanks. Similar experience with mine so far. I figure I’ll give them a week, if no response, I’ll send another email. Had no luck or responses from the mayor or common council when I reached out...
Liked On: 01-22-2021, 07:17 AM
Posted On: 01-21-2021, 12:32 PM
rads42 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

I just emailed my two state senators and reps: I am writing to request your support regarding recently Proposed Bill No. 159 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/TOB/S/PDF/2021SB-00159-R00-SB.PDF). This...
Liked On: 01-18-2021, 10:08 AM
Posted On: 01-18-2021, 08:59 AM
rads42 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

I stumbled on this 2011 whitepaper, which lists the proponent’s arguments regarding assessment limits on antique vehicles. https://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/rpt/2011-R-0410.htm I believe some of these...
Liked On: 01-18-2021, 07:59 AM
Posted On: 01-17-2021, 05:55 AM
FFR428 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

Senator Matt Lesser of the 9th, Middletown proposed the bill. Here's the CT Representative, Senator and Congressperson by Town: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/content/townlist.asp A fellow owner...
Liked On: 01-16-2021, 01:06 AM
Posted On: 01-15-2021, 11:30 AM
rads42 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

Senator Matt Lesser of the 9th, Middletown proposed the bill. Here's the CT Representative, Senator and Congressperson by Town: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/content/townlist.asp A fellow owner...
Liked On: 01-15-2021, 01:29 PM
Posted On: 01-15-2021, 11:30 AM
rads42 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

I hear ya, I fear the next round of real estate property taxes and mill rates that are headed our way. At minimum, I'm considering moving to a lower mill rate town, which will not only lower the...
Liked On: 09-24-2020, 05:33 PM
Posted On: 09-23-2020, 05:24 PM
rads42 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

Very true on the 'minority'. I'm not aware of another cobra / kit car owner in Middletown and seems others in CT have varied experiences / results on both annual vehicle assessments, and getting...
Liked On: 09-24-2020, 05:32 PM
Posted On: 09-23-2020, 05:35 PM
ront49 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

Here's my story to hopefully help fellow members: When mine was titled in 2004, CT DMV didn't have the provision to title in "the year of a previously manufactured vehicle that it most closely...
Liked On: 09-24-2020, 06:17 AM
Posted On: 05-13-2020, 07:45 PM
rads42 liked post by Redfish On thread : Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!

I hear ya Ed, unfortunately, that costs money too. I'm contemplating my options. Lawyering up is one of them, especially since the increase this year is obviously driven by retaliation, the case...
Liked On: 07-04-2020, 05:39 AM
Posted On: 07-03-2020, 01:29 PM

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