transferring title Florida to New Jersey

D111 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-30-2011, 06:16 PM

may be transferring a two-year-old backdraft titled as a 65 in Florida to New Jersey title do you think there will be a problem? Will I end up with a 65 title in Jersey?

Thank you
Dennis

JWheaton · #2 (**permalink**) 01-30-2011, 06:37 PM

More than likely you will get a title with the year the car was given a VIN number.

D111 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-30-2011, 06:48 PM

really even if the cars already titled for two years as a 65 in Florida

mrmustang · #4 (**permalink**) 01-30-2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D111

really even if the cars already titled for two years as a 65 in Florida

How exactly does the Florida title read?

Make:
Model:
Year:
Body style:

Bill S.

D111 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-30-2011, 07:22 PM

I did not see the title myself yet, but I believe he said it states 1965 Rouch cobra.

I will ask him again tomorrow.

Thank you

D111 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 05:44 PM

I hopefully will get a copy of the title faxed to me.

it supposedly reads 1965 roadster.

what if I just take the copy of the title to the New Jersey DMV and see what they say.so I don't get stuck with a car that I can't register .

YerDugliness · #7 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 06:37 PM

Have you checked out this thread re: NJ registration on the Registration board?:

NJ Registration

Cheers from Dugly

D111 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 06:56 PM

thank you much gentlemen for your replies.

The car was purchased new from backdraft racing in Florida about two years ago.

I didn't think this would be a problem but I spoke with Jay at vintage in Connecticut and he said there's a chance it would not go through.

So I called back draft in Florida and a very helpful Reg explained that Florida has some type of sema law that allows you to register a reproduction car as the year it is reflecting.

And this vehicle was properly registered there as a 65 roadster, but he is unsure of New Jersey's current laws.

just thinking about it though a recent Vin number would be quite a bit longer than a Vin from 65?

from the link above
it seems like I can just convert, but I sure would like to be sure

Cashburn · #9 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 07:17 PM

The main issue is going to be how they handle the emissions test or not. You emailed your senators right in support of the new bill?

D111 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 07:33 PM

[quote=Cashburn;1106590]The main issue is going to be how they handle the emissions test or not.

if its face value I guess it's 65 requirements.

There must be some definitive answer I would think.

I found this information but it's more for registering initially I believe

http://www.semasan.com/images/pdf/SA...omplete-NJ.pdf

Chaplin · #11 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 07:48 PM

If FL has a SEMA law and the car is legally titled in FL as a 1965, you should be able to transfer the car to NJ and have it titled as a 1965. At that point, you are subject to 1965 emissions, which means you need a PCV valve.

mrmustang · #12 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaplin

If FL has a SEMA law and the car is legally titled in FL as a 1965, you should be able to transfer the car to NJ and have it titled as a 1965. At that point, you are subject to 1965 emissions, which means you need a PCV valve.

To add to this, you still need to respond as to exactly what the title reads as I posted above. Only then will we be sure what NJ will say. If the word replica is mentioned at all, then most likely (with 95% certainty) NJ will make you go through it's current "pre inspection" process like any fresh build. If the word replica or kit is not mentioned, then they will take the title at face value. Do not however expect to get "QQ" plates for it, as that requires you to send in pictures of the car to the special title/plates division and that could throws up a red flag that gets your new NJ title revoked, or an audit to find out why you did not pay the proper sales tax on a true "1965 Cobra" value.

AGAIN!!!!

How exactly does the Florida title read?

Make:
Model:
Year:
Body style:

Bill S.

D111 · #13 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 04:14 AM

thank you for your help bill

I'm hoping to get a copy today problem is he still has a note on the vehicle and the bank has the title,is trying to get them to give him a copy. he doesn't remember exactly how it reads.

Dennis

Cashburn · #14 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 09:08 AM

As Mark has demonstrated... the title from Florida will have the year of 1965 BUT it will read Replica on some portion of the Title. That is the compromise on the SEMA legislation (rightfully so). This is why I cautioned you on the registration. Bill appears to be offering the same insight and he has registered more of these in NJ then anyone I know.

D111 · #15 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 01:09 PM

[quote=Cashburn;1106705 This is why I cautioned you on the registration. Bill appears to be offering the same insight and he has registered more of these in NJ then anyone I know.[/QUOTE]

and I thank you Jay, I had no clue about this.

Contacted the seller he was at work to ask about registration card,will let me know this evening hopefully.

So most likely unless there was a oversight the title will mention replica. If so is the situation hopeless for registering this vehicle in Jersey .

almost got bit by this snake

Dennis

mrmustang · #16 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by D111

and I thank you Jay, I had no clue about this.

Contacted the seller he was at work to ask about registration card,will let me know this evening hopefully.

So most likely unless there was a oversight the title will mention replica. If so is the situation hopeless for registering this vehicle in Jersey .

almost got bit by this snake

Dennis

Dennis,

No, all is not lost, but it may add extra steps (baby steps) to the titling process.

Bill S.

Trueoo7 · #17 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 08:44 PM

Just got my Backdraft Florida registration renewal tonight and it reads:
YR/MK: 1965/ROAS
Body: CV
Color: SIL
Plate Type: AQR
Date issued: 1/25/2011

Cashburn · #18 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 10:17 PM

ROAS = Replica of a Shelby

Later titles (last 2 years or so) are much more explicit on the Replica stamp. There's an actual option you can check when applying for a title.

D111 · #19 (**permalink**) 02-02-2011, 01:44 AM

okay it looks like it has the "1965/ROAS " designation.

what might the baby steps be

I know I can do the out of state registration thing, but I would really prefer not to go that route.

thanks again guys for your help, looks like this me be the most complicated car purchase I ever made.

what is it that they say good things don't come easy

mrmustang · #20 (**permalink**) 02-02-2011, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D111

okay it looks like it has the "1965/ROAS " designation.

what might the baby steps be

I know I can do the out of state registration thing, but I would really prefer not to go that route.

thanks again guys for your help, looks like this me be the most complicated car purchase I ever made.

what is it that they say good things don't come easy

Again, tell me exactly how it reads, without that information I cannot assist further

Bill S.