Registering a cobra replica in Ct.

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Originally Posted by jualwatt

Raoul,

While the inspection is a pain, be sure to fill out your application correctly as the paperwork must say "composite" indicating a composite vehicle for the "must be registered as the year it most closely resembles" DMV statute to be applicable (note that this is a fairly new statute (2009) and I found many DMV personnel were unaware of it and I had to educate them (even the New Britain DMV close to ERA)). My 2012 Backdraft is registered as a "1965 composite cobra roadster" for year; make; model name and body style. Registering as the "year it most closely resembles" also means you can register with "Antique" or the new "Classic" plates which definitely has its advantages as David pointed out.


Julian

This is encouraging news for you in CT. The car I purchased was titled in CT as a COMP car, but has 2001 as the date. Must have been the way they did it back then (prior to 2009). Now in MN, it must remain a "2001" car and is not eligible for classic plates or cheaper registration/taxes.