[moore_rb]

Originally Posted by LMH

Robert, would it be the same process (bonded title) if it were a scratch built car? One completely built at home with no MSO or any paperwork. (could be any car, not necessarily a Cobra)
Larry

I think that all depends on whether they accept your ADOT Title and Registration Application Form as it is written, or whether they decide to make you purchase the Bond...? I've had it go both ways.

MVD has 6 different categories for 100% custom, special construction (SPCON) vehicles:

Your car has to fit into one of these categories:

1. Kit Vehicles
2. Dune Buggies
3. Sand Rails
4. Homemade Trailers
5. Motorcycles
6 Custom Street Rods (pre-1948)
7. Glider Kits

Here is a clip from the policy regarding how they are supposed to fill out the inspection form for "Kit Cars":

1. Kit Vehicles
In general, there are two types of kit vehicles:
a. A kit can be a replica (commonly known as a replicar) of a vehicle originally made by another manufacturer. Inspection form should be completed as follows:
MAKE What the vehicle represents (Ford, Chevrolet, etc.)
BODY STYLE Actual body style
SERIAL AZ serial number
YEAR Year the vehicle represents
MODEL SPCON
b. A kit can also be an original of a vehicle never before manufactured. Inspection form should be completed as follows:
MAKE Manufacturer name of kit
BODY STYLE Actual body style (roadster, coupe)
SERIAL AZ serial number
YEAR The year on the MSO - if none, the current year
MODEL SPCON
The vehicle verification form must contain the following information in the remarks section:
1) The kit name
2) The kit serial number
3) Any other numbers found
4) All parts that were used in the construction process
5) All ownership documents submitted and/or examined
6) Approximate value (when bonded title required)
7) Results of NICB, ACIC, NCIC checks
A vehicle with a foreign state title that already shows the vehicle as a kit must be assigned an AZ number if the out-of-state title shows the original manufacturers vehicle identification number. A vehicle with a foreign state assigned serial number is acceptable, provided the assigned serial number is on the vehicle. The make and body style of kit vehicles from out-of-state must conform to Arizona requirements.

Here is the clip of the policy regarding pre-1948 Street Rods:

5. Specially Constructed Street Rods
A specially constructed street rod is a vehicle that is constructed from custom after market frames, bodies and other custom parts. In accordance with ARS 28-2411, a street rod vehicle is a vehicle with a body design which retains at least the basically original style as manufactured in 1948 or earlier and which has been modified for safe road use. This modification may include:
a. Modification of the drive train and suspension and brake systems
b. Modifications to the body through the use of materials such as steel or fiberglass
c. Any other safety or comfort features
In general, specially constructed street rods are constructed form custom frames, bodies and parts to resemble a specific year vehicle 1948 or earlier.
When inspecting specially constructed street rods the vehicle verification form shall be completed as follows:
MAKE What the vehicle represents (Ford, Chevrolet, etc.)
BODY STYLE Actual body style (roadster, coupe, etc.)
SERIAL AZ serial number
YEAR Year the vehicle represents
MODEL SPCON
When completing the vehicle verification form, the following should be included in the remarks section:
a. All serial numbers found
b. All ownership documents submitted and/or reviewed
c. Approximate value, when bonded title required
d. Results of NICB, ACIC, NCIC checks
A vehicle with a foreign state title which already shows the vehicle as specially constructed must be assigned an AZ number if the out-of-state title shows the after market frame VIN or engine VIN. A vehicle with a foreign state assigned serial number is acceptable provided the assigned serial number is on the vehicle.
Specially constructed vehicles, reconstructed vehicles and homemade trailers built using manufactured vehicle parts (i.e. frames, bodies or truck beds) will be required to undergo a Level II vehicle inspection. Homebuilt trailers built by private individuals and not using manufactured vehicle parts may only require a Level I inspection.
When a Level II or III inspection reveals that the Public and/or confidential VINs have been removed, altered, obliterated, defaced or displays a number different than the true VIN, all VIN plates and decals that do not match the true VIN must be removed from the vehicle or major component part. The removed VIN plates and/or decals are to be attached to the Level II/III inspection form and retained in file.When the built-up VIN has been attached to the vehicle, the Officer shall access the vehicle record on the Title & Registration database and place a status code 50 (VIN plate reassignment – built-up replacement VIN) on the record. If no record is located, a pseudo record is to be created and a status code 50 is to be placed on the record.

The one point that jumps out at me is the point about Model year- It says that if you don't have an MSO/MCO, then they are supposed to put down the current year as the model year ?- I'm not sure what that would mean regarding emissions testing - My replicobra is titled as a 1965 (as I think most are in Az)- Hopefully they would mark yours down as a 65 on the inspection form, as well..?

I would still defer back to my earlier advice: Refer to the car by the year that you want on the title (ie: refer to it as a "replica of a 65" , or as a "custom 66 replica, etc) - If they do make you fill out a bonded title affidavit, specify on the affidavit that you are seeking a title for a custom built replica of a 1965 or 1966 cobra...