Ohio: Title as a 66?

[Excaliber]

I still don't get why it is important for some folks to have their replica's titled as a 1965? I know, we've been over this question before, I just don't get it.

Having owned a few replica's along the way and attended numerous cruise in's and car shows not once has somebody asked to see the title... If your selling it and show them the title the inevitable question will be, "So when was it built, really?" Kind of deflating at the point I think.

[StreetSnake]

Excaliber,

I completely agree but if trying to sell or trade to a consigner they can't ship a self-assembled car overseas. At least thats what i've been told. Also, is it that there is fear of legislation making it difficult for us to keep/sell our cars?

[Ronbo]

Depends on the state, looking over the titling process here in FL the kit cars have to meet emissions as well as have air bags. Thankfully we have the TL-48 which lets you title as the year the car replicates.

Most states will honor what the car was originally titled as, so that helps down the road if you sell it.

So, yes it matters.

[jwd]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

I still don't get why it is important for some folks to have their replica's titled as a 1965? I know, we've been over this question before, I just don't get it.

Having owned a few replica's along the way and attended numerous cruise in's and car shows not once has somebody asked to see the title... If your selling it and show them the title the inevitable question will be, "So when was it built, really?" Kind of deflating at the point I think.

In Washington, the advantage of being titled as a 1965:
1. No emission testing
2. Can be permanently registered - no annual fees or tabs
3. Can use restoration plates - no front plate requirement
I don't know about you but those are very important items to me
Oh, and at cruise ins, I always get comments on the 1965 license plate on my Cobra. I have "year of manufacture" plates on my other 2 cars as well.

Jim