If you donate a car to me, I will drive the hell out of it and make up for that Mustang.

I'm just saying.....

Boy, this thread has sure gone sideways.

:LOL::LOL::LOL:

RodKnock,

Maybe it needed to!

David
:):):)

Hmm, since you'll be in the neighborhood on Friday, you could stop by and visit MrMustang. :JEKYLHYDE I won't be able to hang out, I've got to go to my son's preschool graduation.

I will try to make it to the revolution on Saturday. Depending on whether I go alone or not will dictate if I bring the RX-7 or the MPV. Unless someone needs a passenger for their Cobra.

Not only is this statement true, but the states also take your precious CSX VIN number (as well as ERA, FFR, SPF, CCX, etc.), and replace it with their own generic VIN number. Alas, all of our cars are kit cars, component cars, or composite cars, regardless what you may tell yourself.

Well, ya can't blame me for trying can ya? I am really trying to find a way to get into one of these cars quicker than having to save up the money.

Patrick-
Sorry, this was the best I could do.

http://www.zannel.com/webservices/co...68x440-JPG.jpg

Yes, but, the government also classifies a '63 String Ray and a '63 Corvair in the same broad category. Since when have bureaucrats ever gotten the true essence and provenance of anything right? If it were not for their intrusion into the seat belt/emissions/ 5 mph bumper arena, a 2008 Shelby Cobra could be sold with a drive train.

Ford Thunderbird production also suffered an interuption, but came back to life with modern equipment. Had FoMoCo come back out with a reissued '57 T-Bird, they too would have to have sold it sans engine and tranny, to be finished elsewhere. That wouldn't have made it any less of an authentic (but not original) Ford T-Bird.

An authentic Ford Kit Car. :)

CSX4039 I could not have said it better myself. It is the most accurate statement made in this entire thread.

:confused: Please enlighten us. You're saying an original '64 Cobra or an original '63 Corvette Grand Sport is treated the same as a component car produced in 2008?

I'm a little lost on the registration thing too. Regardless of how stupid the DMV is, a Continuation CSX is NOT sold as a full car, and in that respect cannot be compared to any full car no matter what it was or when it was made.

The titling process will AWALYS be a gray area of debate, because all the states handle it differently. Some states will use the car's issued VIN, title it as a 1965 cobra, and send you on your way. Other states will issue you their own VIN, put a big ugly yellow VIN sticker on the car, title it as a 2008, and make you put bumpers, DOT lights, and all the other crap on before they let you title the car.

Actually, the VIN that NJ gave me is the same as that issued by ERA, only 6 characters. "ERA" and the 3 digit car number.

Yep, that one confused me too. My Corvette is classified as a car, which is a broad category, but it also states that the Maker is Chevrolet, Model is Corvette and Body Type is convertible. How does this relate back to SPCNS for a Cobra at least here in CA.

Here, you can get plates that say "Historic Vehicle". Same for both cars. That way, no smog requirement....

I was saying a Corvair and 'Vette are way different cars, but, both are titled as "Historic Vehicles"- a big grouping that covers every car from the sublime to the ridiculous. Just as "Kit Car" can cover every thing from the sublime to the ridiculous. In other words, using a government grouping to try to describe a car isn't very revealing of what the car is. There are better, more accurate ways to define your ride.

You really need to check with your state... I still have my CSX# as my VIN here in Ohio, not a new VIN as someone has stated (that they are replaced with one from the state)

My car had to be inspected by a dealer (just like transferring an out of state title into an Ohio title).

My title is for a 1965 Shelby Continuation S/C Cobra per DMV. (No, it does not say real or original!)

No problem.....

As someone once said "Drive it like you stole it!":JEKYLHYDE

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You are in Texas correct?

According to Texas DMV there are two different plates for older cars. Antique or Classic.

"Antique Plates
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has two types of plates available specifically for older vehicles.

Antique plates are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)

Only one antique plate per vehicle is issued. To apply for the plate, complete the antique application form and bring it or mail it to your local county tax office. The plate cannot be personalized.

The plate is valid in five-year increments. For vehicles built before 1921, the yearly fee is $8, while it's $10 per year for vehicles manufactured after that. Local additional fees may apply. Find full information here.

Classic plates are also for vehicles that are at least 25 years old. However, vehicles with these plates may be used for routine transportation.

Complete the classic plate form to apply for the plates, and bring it or mail it to your local county tax office.

The plates carry an annual fee of $15, and may be personalized for an extra $40. However, local additional fees may apply."

Classic plates would apply for cars 25 years + old. This link takes you to the application form that is completed and signed attesting to the vehicle being 25 years old.

http://http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tx...vletConfig.xml

It's not nice to fool mother nature or the DMV. :eek:

A-Snake, you are correct the Classic plates are the ones he was referring to here in TX, they say "Historic Vehicle" on them. The bad thing is you can get them for anything that is 25 years or older A coworker saw a rusted out 80 chevy pickup with them on the other day. It is much cheaper to register them this way, than the normal registration fee, so people are figuring out that it is a way to save money on their POS.

So what component car manufacturer, still in business, has a car that is 25 or more years old? Kirkham, Shelby, ERA etc are 'new' special construction vehicles even if they simulate a car from the '60's.