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Please see below.
From the CA DMV website. My understanding is/was manufacturer sold directly to the buyer. Not a dealer to buyer transaction, assuming the dealership isn't owned by the manufacturer, of course.
'A "home-made, specially constructed, or kit vehicle" is a vehicle that is built for private use, not for resale, and is not constructed by a licensed manufacturer or remanufacturer. These vehicles may be built from a kit, new or used parts, a combination of new and used parts, or a vehicle reported for dismantling (junked) that, when reconstructed, does not resemble the original make of the vehicle that was dismantled.'
BTW, I'm not aware of any certifications required by the EPA or NHTSA for our cars.
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