How is your car titled and registered?

[bret a ewing]

My state, PA, would not title it as a "65. The other line on the title says, " component vehicle without engine or transmission".

The other sticking point was the date on the MSO, "2006". If there is something PADOT does not understand or has never seen before, it gets rejected. It can however be titled, but not with Antique status.

[bret a ewing]

This is where titling and registration becomes an issue. An MSO from a manufacturer such as Ford states the car is a "New Motor Vehicle", as such passing all EPA, DOT, safety and various other requirements needed to put a car directly on US roadways. An MSO from Shelby calls (correctly) the product a "component Vehicle", and as we all know needs a minimum of engine, trans and related parts to make the car mobile. This can be installed by one of Shelby's dealers but the "component" status does not change.


Shelby has only built one complete automobile since 1967/8 and that was the Series I.

[DanEC]

It's ironic that everyone sweats over how to properly lable their car; what name to tag it under; should I call it a Shelby, a Cobra, a replica, a kit, a street rod, a hot rod, a Fakeydo, an ERA, etc. I suspect over 90% of our cars have "Cobra" emblems all over the front, rear, sides and steering wheels. Next we may all have to remove them out of political correctness.

[DesertMK4]

You are correct. In 1966 several federal laws changed making compliance more difficult. Many states adopted that year as a cut off year for state mandated inspections and DOT requirements being met. Many states also keyed the state requirements to that same year.

[ChicagoChris]

IL allowed me to have antique plates too. Just depends on how tough your state wishes to get.
Given mine was titled as a '65 there was no IL smog certification required and I was able to sell it to an overseas collector with ease.
Doubt Shelby really thought about any of this when he put together his continuation MSO as I'm sure the lawyers designed them.

[bret a ewing]

Chicago,

You are correct about the lawyers framing the MSO

The trademark "Shelby" implies it is not just another cobra kit car.
Some states buy it, some don't.

[Bill Bess]

My 2007 Hurricane SC 427 roadster is registered as a 1965 Ford. The DMV or MVD as it's called in Arizona told me I could call it whatever I wanted.... 65 Ford good enough.
Shoot, in AZ you can register a gas powered shopping cart as a Lambo, Humvee or whatever meets your fancy.
Great State, not much BS from the government. Oh, biggest problem is sometimes I have to check my gun in at certain bars.
OLDASP

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by Bill Bess

My 2007 Hurricane SC 427 roadster is registered as a 1965 Ford. The DMV or MVD as it's called in Arizona told me I could call it whatever I wanted.... 65 Ford good enough.
Shoot, in AZ you can register a gas powered shopping cart as a Lambo, Humvee or whatever meets your fancy.
Great State, not much BS from the government. Oh, biggest problem is sometimes I have to check my gun in at certain bars.
OLDASP

The best thing about AZ is that you have sheriff joe! Wish there were more like him

[STROKER ACE]

My FFR Roadster has a WV title that says 1965 FORD CV , and has a ford vin # The friend that gave me the title said the local Ford dealers in the 60's sold them this way ,and I have a nice stock appearing Ford vin plate to match with the period correct rivet . We bad !

[ICBomber90]

Mine is registered as '09 Custom per NYS regulations. I now help fellow owners through the potentially confusing NYS process. There are plenty of horror stories out there, but with proper planning and communication, it is smooth sailing!

Here is thread detailing the NYS process.

NYS Registration Process - FFCars.com : Factory Five Racing Discussion Forum

Pat

[mptech]

In MO I registered mine as a '65 Ford Tudor and registered '65 plates with it.
I don't need yearly safety inspections or a front plate with the '65.

Be careful, a friend registered his as a '65 Ford Cobra and after owning it a few years, the state decided they weren't charging enough taxes for a Shelby Cobra (they didn't ask) and raised his taxes SIGNIFICANTLY. Typical government, he had to prove it wasn't worth what they assessed it at.

[Old Fart]

Her in Indiana my Cobra is titles: Make: Roadster Model Name: Replica Roadster Year: 1965
Old Fart

[mdross1]

In 94 registered our car as 1965 Cobra the VIN number solidifies the fact that the car is a replica. Remember back then it had something to do with the engine because of emissions.

[Grey 65]

Originally Posted by gthompson

I believe that Ned is correct
CSX-3020 was invoiced to Shelby American on 1/26/65 and is titled as a 1966 Shelby Cobra

George,

You're going to have to give me CSX-3020 since I was born 01/26/65.. Just sayin buddy....

Kevin.....

[Djones56]

Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place. Just hoping someone can help!
I was hoping you could help me figure out who manufactured this cobra replica that I have. I bought it from a guy who originally bought it to make a jig out of it. All I have is the VIN number that was on the frame. It is VR101502PR01R
Do you have any idea? Or could you direct me to someone who does? I am new to forums and relatively new to cobras. Any help would be appreciated!!