Cobra 'conditional' registration

[zoltrix77]

Originally Posted by Modena

I fail to see how $129.60 is more expensive than $650 - however for a street-rod an extra certificate is required (see snip from website below) but presumably this would be a once off similar to an RWC, which you need for full rego anyway.

rather interestingly, 2x45 permits costs $0.10 more than a 90 day permit, for 10c I'd go with a 45 just in case you dont go over 45 in the year!

the requirement for a RWC is actually an RWC OR a safety letter from a club approved scrutineer.



Applying for a club permit
To apply for a Club permit you will need to complete a Club Permit Application form together with:

• written verification by the club secretary (or person authorised by VicRoads) that the applicant for the club permit is a member of the car club
• in the case of a club historic vehicle that is not a street rod, a current certificate of roadworthiness or a letter from a scrutineer authorised by the club, stating that the vehicle is safe for use on the road
• in the case an application made in respect of a street rod, that is a vehicle modified in excess of the level prescribed in the Vehicle Standards Information No.8. (VSI8) document [PDF, 1.06 MB, 6pp.], a Street Rod Inspection certificate issued by Jean - Christophe Bonneville (VASS No. 1042) of Bonneville Consulting, 19 Cantala Court, Endeavour Hills, Victoria 3802. Bonneville Consulting can be contacted on Tel: 0427212464.
• Club Permit fee - refer to Permits (Club, Rally and Unregistered Vehicle Permits)

So just to confirm I have this correct:

- You can build a car in your shed (I mean, this may not even be reputable kit, just some tubing welded together by Joe Blow)
- Have the basic look of a 65' Cobra
- Not have any engineer take a look at it
- Have no VIN number issued to it
- Have a Chassis number that you just made up.
- Have a carby engine with live side pipes

And all you have to do is have a club scutineer of an Vicroads approved club agree that its safe to drive on public roads? Do I really have that right?

It just seems too easy! I can just see this being taken away as fast as its become available. I'm not suggesting in anyway that shoddy cars are being driven, I doubt any club at all would risk letting them on the road and ruining it for all; just that this seems to good to be true. I mean even a streetrod needs an inspection for some modications to an otherwise factory built car.

Adam.