new here (Toronto)

[cycleguy55]

Transport Canada won't allow kit cars or rollers (e.g. Kirkham, Superformance, Shelby continuation) into Canada. Period. 'Starter kits' are allowed, but it would seem only Factory Five has sorted out what it takes to produce allowable Starter Kits.

As Mark IV pointed out, you can make a 'Kit Car' into a 'Starter Kit' by working with the manufacturer to leave out various components which generally include anything related to drive train, steering, brakes and suspension.

Caution: Don't even think about trying to skirt the rules by having those pieces shipped separately by A&C. I've been told the inspectors will require receipts for all those components showing you purchased them from Canadian suppliers. Yes, I know this sounds like nothing more than bureaucracy and protectionist bullsh*t (and that's what it is), but I've been told attempts to get around these rules have resulted in completed cars being denied approval. This would be a very expensive lesson, as completed cars can't be exported to the U.S. until they're 25 years old.

As previously noted, cars at least 15 years old can be imported into Canada, and you will need to meet safety standards. My Saskatchewan safety inspection required the car meet the standards in effect at the time the car was first registered / completed - these are supposed to be federal standards, so all provinces s/b the same.

I was able to convince the safety inspectors that beehive lamps protruded far enough to qualify as side marker lamps, but my car still needed backup lights, side and rear reflectors meeting height requirements, 4-way flashers, centre-mounted brake lamp and daytime running lights. YMMV