Why does every thread here devolve into a "Real" vs. "Replica" argument?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by jhv48

However, if a vehicle was previously registered LEGALLY (not misrepresented in any way) in another State as a 1965 cobra, that registration would be transferred and honored by Calif. when coming into the State.

The old "full faith and credit" between states. However, I believe CA stopped that some years ago with SB811. According to Robert Morgester in 2009, there was a bill that essentially stated that CA will honor the VIN and title, but they will not accept the year as 1965 because then the loophole would allow a ton of polluting SPCNS cars into CA. And CA didn't want a massive loophole, besides the 500 exemptions each year, for our "gross polluters."

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

"SECTION 1. Section 4750.2 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:

4750.2. Notwithstanding Section 4304 or 4750.1, if the
application for registration of a vehicle previously registered
outside this state is for a specially constructed vehicle, as defined
in Section 580, the vehicle is subject to emission control and
inspection requirements applicable to the same calendar year that the
vehicle was originally constructed as a specially constructed
vehicle, unless otherwise modified by Section 44017.4 of the Health
and Safety Code."


CA: out of state SPCN and emission testing