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[6TNCRZY]

My brother recently registered his ERA Cobra in California. The car was originally registered in New Jersey as a 1965 Cobra. When he registered in California, they registered it as a 1965 Cobra with the ERA VIN and only needed Highway Patrol inspection. I guess who you get at the DMV makes a difference too.

[vntgspd]

Originally Posted by 6TNCRZY

My brother recently registered his ERA Cobra in California. The car was originally registered in New Jersey as a 1965 Cobra. When he registered in California, they registered it as a 1965 Cobra with the ERA VIN and only needed Highway Patrol inspection. I guess who you get at the DMV makes a difference too.

Did he register it with the SB100 process or just walk in and pay the fees for a 1965 Cobra?

If it's the latter, I suspect he will be getting a letter from the DMV in due time requiring him to come back in. Hopefully not!

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by 6TNCRZY

My brother recently registered his ERA Cobra in California. The car was originally registered in New Jersey as a 1965 Cobra. When he registered in California, they registered it as a 1965 Cobra with the ERA VIN and only needed Highway Patrol inspection. I guess who you get at the DMV makes a difference too.

Tell your brother that his car is registered illegally. California considers his registration fraudulent. The fact that dmv allowed his car to be registered as a 1965 vehicle will carry no weight if he is caught. They have no idea his car is actually a kit car. His car can be confiscated and he can face severe penalties if an aware cop stops him or checks his registration.
If it was my car, I would go back to dmv and start the sb100 process.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Tell your brother that his car is registered illegally. California considers his registration fraudulent. The fact that dmv allowed his car to be registered as a 1965 vehicle will carry no weight if he is caught. They have no idea his car is actually a kit car. His car can be confiscated and he can face severe penalties if an aware cop stops him or checks his registration.
If it was my car, I would go back to dmv and start the sb100 process.

There's an awful lot of speculation and heresay here. And while it COULD happen, it hasn't and people just get it fixed and move on. Don't worry, no hard time in San Quentin. In this case, however, it IS the DMV's problem.

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

There's an awful lot of speculation and heresay here. And while it COULD happen, it hasn't and people just get it fixed and move on. Don't worry, no hard time in San Quentin. In this case, however, it IS the DMV's problem.

All based on info provided to this site in previous threads by Robert Morgester. Do a search and you’ll find the facts.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by jhv48

All based on info provided to this site in previous threads by Robert Morgester. Do a search and you’ll find the facts.

From some guy with a superiority complex puffing his chest that doesn't work there any more. Again, don't get all scared over 10 year old chest thumping.

[ERA 626]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Tell your brother that his car is registered illegally. California considers his registration fraudulent. The fact that dmv allowed his car to be registered as a 1965 vehicle will carry no weight if he is caught. They have no idea his car is actually a kit car. His car can be confiscated and he can face severe penalties if an aware cop stops him or checks his registration.
If it was my car, I would go back to dmv and start the sb100 process.

sounds like someone is a bit bitter?

[jhv48]

Facts are still facts whether you like them or not.
Proceed at your own risk. California wants every dollar they feel entitled to. If you register your car as a 1965 model, the registration fees are substantially less than the fees you would be charged if registered correctly. That is where the fraud aspect comes in.
The next potential problem comes when you try to insure the car. Are you going to try and insure it as a 1965 car? Now you are potentially opening yourself up to an insurance claim being denied because you misrepresented the year of the car and paid much lower premiums.
Why not just avoid all the potential downsides and register and insure the car properly.
Or gamble that you won’t get caught and enjoy the drive. At least you can make an informed decision.