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Sounds like Norway is now interested in "crash testing data".
That is an argument that has been used here in the USA for decades as well. Among other things it is the #1 reason why we have "kit cars" and not "new complete cars". The crash testing data is cost prohibitive. That is why Excalibur went out of business. They had a temporary Fed permit that allowed them to operate, build and deliver, 100% turn key "Cobras" (sold at Ford dealerships). When the temp license expired they had to come up with "crash data", they didn't have the money, that killed them.
I wonder, as Excaliburs ARE 100% Federally authorized and legal vehicles in all regards, I wonder if they would meet the Norway requirements? Along the same lines would be the Canadian built Aurora Cobras, also meeting Fed requirements. In either case, Aurora or Excalibur, these cars were also sold internationally. Germany has a number of Excaliburs, for instance, Aurora's can be found world wide as well.
One other example of totally legal 100% turn key car would be the Autokraft Cobra, which was built a long time ago, what year was that?
Last edited by Excaliber; 11-11-2010 at 09:54 AM..
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