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Canadian Daytona replica maker?

Daytonas starting at $287K u.s.
(I thought replica makers could not call their cars "Cobras" and use a Snake likeness logo?)

Shelby 289R Daytona Cobra Coupe Replica 1964 Daytona Coupe | eBay

I fail to understand how BRM can get "official Canadian MOT VIN's [sic]" without going through crash and all the other testing normally required by vehicle manufacturers. Perhaps they've found a loophole in the labyrinthe of requirements and regulations, or maybe they've just done a deal with the devil.

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I see you have to buy a build slot for want of a better description, so they are not seen to be building a mini assy line of cars, but custom builds for individuals. Does that mean in Canada its a bit like restoring an older circa 1960/70 car and only having to comply with regulations from that time, IIRC a lot of hot rods etc operate under the same umbrella. I just hope they are doing so in a manner that reflects the cars in period.

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Originally Posted by Jac Mac (Post 1366342)

Canada has both federal and provincial regulation - and the provincial regulation, inspection and approval regime can vary considerably from province to province. Based upon my experience in Saskatchewan, any replica produced by BRM would need to meet safety standards in effect as of the first date of registration - IOW, a car completed in 2015 would need to meet 2015 vehicle regulations. There is no exemption for small volume vehicle manufacturers that I'm aware of. Other provinces may be less draconian.

In Ontario anyone may construct a home-built car or a kit car, and obtain a provincial ministry-assigned 17-digit VIN. The car would need to pass a provincial safety inspection to be road registered. My guess is that's what BRM means.

However, if BRM intended to sell a new vehicle across provincial boundaries, then it would also have to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards, set and enforced by Transport Canada.