what do you need to do to register an out of state cobra in calif

[bingo2]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

There still isn't a compelling reason not to go through SB100. I don't get it. Is this a principal thing?

No, it isn't a matter of principle and even though the process appears to be relatively painless, I don't think it is necessary in my case or in any other with identical circumstances. However, I will contact the DMV Technical Services division once again and seek their expert advice. Apparently many people think that all DMV employees are ignorant or stupid; my experience with the top tier level in the department indicates otherwise.

I hear ya but I think that 'full faith and credit' will go out the window if you know it's not a '66.

I don’t think this statement has any merit whatsoever. I didn’t attempt to perpetrate a fraud or misrepresent the vehicle as something it isn’t. I made full disclosure when performing my due diligence. The vehicle has been designated a 1966 by two States; three if you include California.

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by bingo2

.I don’t think this statement has any merit whatsoever. I didn’t attempt to perpetrate a fraud or misrepresent the vehicle as something it isn’t. I made full disclosure when performing my due diligence. The vehicle has been designated a 1966 by two States; three if you include California.

So, then, what's the problem? Take the title to DMV, register it as a 1966 whatever and pay the registration and use tax fees and you're done.

The insurance thing is another story. If you total it, the insurance company will pay you what it was worth at the time of the accident, Not what an original 1966 was worth, but what your replica was worth. If you represent it as an original 1966 for insurance reasons, you might want to look up the word fraud in the dictionary.

And, I don't know what happens in your town, but in mine, the local police walk car shows checking license plates and registrations looking for improper registrations, and they can tell the difference between an original and a replica. You might find yourself answering a few questions from time to time.
Probably not a problem, but possibly.

[bingo2]

Originally Posted by jhv48

So, then, what's the problem? Take the title to DMV, register it as a 1966 whatever and pay the registration and use tax fees and you're done.

The insurance thing is another story. If you total it, the insurance company will pay you what it was worth at the time of the accident, Not what an original 1966 was worth, but what your replica was worth. If you represent it as an original 1966 for insurance reasons, you might want to look up the word fraud in the dictionary.

And, I don't know what happens in your town, but in mine, the local police walk car shows checking license plates and registrations looking for improper registrations, and they can tell the difference between an original and a replica. You might find yourself answering a few questions from time to time.
Probably not a problem, but possibly.

The vehicle is already titled and registered and all appropriate fees and taxes have been paid. Perhaps you didn't read the entire thread.

As for the insurance; I made full disclosure to AAA and they chose to insure it as a 1966. There has been no misrepresentation.

I want to extend my apologies to the OP; this thread got a little off course.