illinois title and registration

[Wilson]

Chris,

Not with an SPF, but I just finished working my way through a
new kit. In investigating how to do this I found three paths:
1) transfer of existing title/registration
2) using a Certificate of Origin for a new vehicle
3) posting a bond and getting a "Bonded Title"

You're clearly in the first catagory. A direct transfer from Ohio
will give you a 2002 Cobra. If your plans are to drive this
unrestricted, you'll have to meet the emissions requirements
for 2002. If you plan to drive it only as a "show" car, on occassion
to a car show, etc., you may be able to get a letter stating such
from your insurance carrier and get an emissions exemption (I've
not done this, but an acquaintance has and claims this works -
I'd still expect a hassle). An alternative is to check into the
services of US Titles. You'll end up selling your car to them. They
operate out of New York which allows cars to be registered based
on the year they replicate. They then sell your car back to you
with a valid NY registration. NY does not issue titles for cars
prior to 1973, hence you can get a 1965 Cobra registration.
Illinois recognizes that NY does not issue such titles and will
issue you an IL title from a NY registration. wa-la a 1965 title
for you car. However, you may be already stuck since a title
has already been issued for the car. It might be worth checking
in to.
Ralph