[Morgester]

Talk to DMV. Right now there is an interesting issue with out-of-state purchases. The vehicle code requires DMV to give full faith and credit to the out-of-state registration. DMV has not told me what this means - i.e. is it required to be registered as a 65 Ford even though we know it is not?

Best bet is always disclosing the history of the vehicle. Logically it would be considered to be a SPCN and you either have to pass smog based on the SPCN rules or get the SB100 exemption. However, because of the vehicle code requirement with out-of-state titles DMV may set the model year at 1965.

DMV is looking into this; I do not have word at this time how they are going to approach it.

Final word of caution, stay away from turn key vehicles (built by single builder for later sale). These can never be registered as a SPCN in California.