Important questions about registration in California

[jeffgrice]

Originally Posted by coach36

OK, I have decisions to make while I can (didn't buy the drivetrain yet). Hope to have real life support here from the members who know about registration in California, so thanks in advance.

Here is what I plan to do:
Backdraft Cobra Replica with a Coyote Gen 2 or 3 engine.

What I know:
To get it registered, it's gotta have SB100 and accepted as a 1965 (less tax, less insurance, no smogg, and noise is no issue). Correct so far?

Now how is this even possible when this is actually a 2020 kit car and a probably 2018 engine?!

Who went through this with a set up like this or comparable? What are the hooks?

First, off is your Backdraft dealer helping you through this process?

A benefit of Backdrafts is they are able to be titled as a 1965. At least that has been our experience with Backdrafts we deliver to our customers (not necessarily in CA...states each may have different requirements).

In addition there is a process to register as a 1965 Cobra as an alternative to local registration. And that is to register in Montana under an LLC. Very common process. Simply, an LLC is setup, your Cobra is registered in the LLC, Montana tax law applies, insurance is sourced in Montana. This is all managed for you through Deer Creek Corporate Services https://www.mtvehicles.com/. Use your own judgement.

Let me know if you have any questions. And if you have not yet purchased your Backdraft happy to help with that as well

Jeff - 586.489.5990 | jeff@nostalgicmotoring.com

[ERA 626]

Originally Posted by jeffgrice

First, off is your Backdraft dealer helping you through this process?

A benefit of Backdrafts is they are able to be titled as a 1965. At least that has been our experience with Backdrafts we deliver to our customers. So you should be able to register in CA.

In addition there is a process to register as a 1965 Cobra as an alternative to local registration. And that is to register in Montana under an LLC. Very common process. Simply, an LLC is setup, your Cobra is registered in the LLC, Montana tax law applies, insurance is sourced in Montana. This is all managed for you through Deer Creek Corporate Services https://www.mtvehicles.com/. Use your own judgement.

Let me know if you have any questions. And if you have not yet purchased your Backdraft happy to help with that as well

Jeff - 586.489.5990 | jeff@nostalgicmotoring.com

OK so what if your car is in fact titled as a 1965 shelby cobra in montanna under an LLC... so what happens when you try to register it in CA? it seems as only a temporary solution, what am I missing here?

[eschaider]

Originally Posted by ERA 626

OK so what if your car is in fact titled as a 1965 shelby cobra in montanna under an LLC... so what happens when you try to register it in CA? it seems as only a temporary solution, what am I missing here?

California DMV will not knowingly register it.

If you manage to sneak it through (increasingly difficult to do) they will come down on you like a bag of hammers. Don't tempt the CA DMV, the difficulty in dealing with them will cost you dearly.


Ed

[Cashburn]

Montana no longer registers as 1965, so let’s stop that advice. Particularly in CA where the out of state registrations are monitored closely.

You also cannot bring a ‘new’ car into CA purchased from out of state.

Our customers have been through the CA process many times over. There have been some recent changes with more to come. I was actually part of the group discussion with lawmakers and specialty vehicle manufacturers over the last few years.

Research SB100 and there’s a recent thread in this forum with detailed info on the process.

[jeffgrice]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

Montana no longer registers as 1965, so let’s stop that advice. Particularly in CA where the out of state registrations are monitored closely.

You also cannot bring a ‘new’ car into CA purchased from out of state.

Our customers have been through the CA process many times over. There have been some recent changes with more to come. I was actually part of the group discussion with lawmakers and specialty vehicle manufacturers over the last few years.

Research SB100 and there’s a recent thread in this forum with detailed info on the process.

Hi there, Cashburn

Thanks for the update...but...when did Montana change? I recently titled a Backdraft Cobra as 1965, but not from CA (other states).

Jeff

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by jeffgrice

Hi there, Cashburn

Thanks for the update...but...when did Montana change? I recently titled a Backdraft Cobra as 1965.

Jeff

How recently? They will typically recall the title in a few years when they catch it. Change was made about 3 years ago. Deer Creek being the agent.

[jeffgrice]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

How recently? They will typically recall the title in a few years when they catch it. Change was made about 3 years ago. Deer Creek being the agent.

Cash burn

In the past two months (not from CA). And several over the past 10 years.

And yes with deer creek. They are great!

Jeff

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by jeffgrice

Cash burn

In the past two months. And several over the past 10 years

And yes with deer creek. They are great!

Jeff

On a new MSO? Not according to DC today.

[Varmit]

Originally Posted by ERA 626

OK so what if your car is in fact titled as a 1965 shelby cobra in montanna under an LLC... so what happens when you try to register it in CA? it seems as only a temporary solution, what am I missing here?

Makes no difference, it Cali is will be registered as a Special Construction Vehicle, you may need all the info from the build if you have it.
NOTE Of CAUTION; You will want to find a DMV who has a person knows about the process of registering a Special Construction automobile if not you are in for a very rough ride.