Denbeste CSX Montana title

[Randy Rosenberg]

Jim is correct on all counts. Additionally, having any/all build documentation would help greatly. Showing multiple receipts for the roller, the drive train, the installation, paint, etc... would help to prove that the vehicle meets the requirements for a "Specially Constructed Vehicle". I've heard a few horror stories of people being told by the BAR that their vehicle didn't meet the requirements (not Specially Constructed, but "Turnkey") and therefore being "un-title-able" in CA; then having to jump thru many, many hoops to prove otherwise. I'm sure that Denbeste is fully aware of SPCNS requirements and can provide you the documentation needed. If they don't have this documentation, then you may not be successful in titling it in CA, as an SPCNS.

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Originally Posted by jhv48

You will NOT be able to LEGALLY transfer the Montana registration to California. The reason is that your car is NOT a 1965 vehicle (it was not built in 1965). California considers this fraud if you transfer the title to a 1965 California title.
Thus, you will need to register it using the sb100 route. Lots of hoops to jump through but it can be done.
The first thing I would do is visit the dmv and talk to a supervisor about bringing in a completed kit car with a 1965 Montana title. Find one who knows their stuff or you’ll get the runaround. If they convince you it can be done, Then and only then would I buy the car.