Shelby CSX 4000 Registration Nightmares

[Excaliber]

Hawaii law DEMANDS the vehicle will be registered as the year it REPRESENTS. You have no choice in the matter, thus my ERA is a 1965 Cobra model, first SOLD in 1965. However, it is also noted as a 'Street Rod' on the title, indicating it's 'replica' status I would assume. The Hawaii assigned VIN number is "ERA154".

[cwilson]

Maybe I'm missing something. Who really cares what year your car is titled as? I don't get it. I'm in VA and mine is registered as a 2006 A&C Roadster, I don't car that it's not registered as a 1965 Cobra (Replica). From what I understand some VA localities have emission inspections based on the titled year, mine doesn't. If this is the reason, then I understand, but most of the time I see this discussed the emissions topic doesn't come up. Now VA has changed the rules, but has placed restrictions how much you can drive your car.

[meandmyprs]

you answered your own question...emissions...no smog test for a 1965 Titled here in Texas...1996 Titled car would be a disaster.

[CBattaglia]

In NY the car is registered as the year it was built, but the emissions go by the year of the motor. Makes sense. Wouldnt we all rather the sticker say 1965.......

[CSX 4027]

Bill S.
Do like Iran, Shahhh

Cwilson
Yeah but, the caviat with a SHELBY kit car (Continuation Car is the kinder way of saying it and now it's Tribute Car) is that it should be 1965 reg.
RESALE VALUE and the Puffy Chest thing.