New York Registration

Jim Kellogg · #1 (**permalink**) 10-24-2016, 05:21 PM

Sad to say, but this is the process we have had to follow in NY for many years. It really isn't that hard - just takes time and patience.

The tech guys will be basically be looking for stolen parts during their inspection, so make sure you have some documentation for the engine and trans. Also be sure to use the correct engine s/n# - vin# in your application. It would be helpful to take a photo of the s/n on the engine block and trans to have just in case. They WILL check those numbers during the inspection.

Good luck. Ask away with any specific questions. Lots of guys here have been through this process!
Jim Kellogg

1795 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-2016, 05:46 PM

As Jim Kellog said, it is the process. Unless you get lucky and they accept the title from another state as is, you have to go through the process. There are many cobra replicas registered in NY, so nothing to worry about. Just make sure that you dod not drive it to any of the inspections; they will not like that. Find somebody with a car trailer. Good luck. It is probably not a busy time of year for registering a special build car, so you might get through it rather quickly.

Jim Kellogg · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-2016, 06:10 PM

My Superformance ended up being titled and insured as a "2005 Custom". This was the year I went through the DMV process to title and register my Superformance MKIII (I drove it on dealer plates for awhile). The car was actually manufactured in 2000 as stated on the MSO, and I purchased it in 2001, but NY gives it the year that it is actually titled in NYS.

The "Custom" designation makes your car exempt from emissions testing for your annual state inspection. And it helps to have a friend at the repair shop where you get your inspections done, because starting the second year of annual inspections, they will probably have to call their DMV provider to get help to enter the proper codes to allow the machine to inspect your car.

Once again, not "user friendly" - and a little patience goes a long way!!!

I had to sell my Superformance last year, but gained a lot of knowledge over the almost 15 years of owning and driving my Cobra. Maybe some day...

Enjoy your Cobra, and stay safe

Jim