Superformance GT40 Registration in South Carolina

[Markus]

Hello all,

Does anybody have some experience about the registering process in South Carolina?

Situation: I live currently in SC but will return to Germany next year. If the vehicle is registered for more than 6 month on my name I don't have to pay taxes and customs (=29%) when I return to Germany.

Problem: It looks like that I don't have enough time to finish the vehicle first and the get the registration for it.
I would buy a roller including MSO (Manufacturers Statement of Origin) and then try to get a registration for it. If this would work the car would be registered under my name and then I would have 6 month to finish it.

Questions:
- Does anybody know if this is possible?
- Does the DMV want to see a vehicle?
- How does the paperwork need to be filled out? Is the Make Ford of Superformance? Is the year 1965 or 2007
- etc.

Thanks in advance for all help

Markus

[Ron Earp]

I travel to Germany a lot and live in NC. I'll hold on to it here until you're ready!

I think I'll open a registration forum. We have enough past posts on the topic to warrant it I think.

Good questions.

Ron

[chuck smith]

the car should not have to be finished to register it. You need to call the DMV and set up a time for a person to come inspect the car, this used to be a higway patrol officer but now I hear there is a woman that does this. She is not inspecting it for road worthyness only to make sure the VIN matches the MSO. Then you can regisiter it as a 65 or whatever car. After that you should be set. probably registered as a Superformance Ford 65 GT40. chuck

[Markus]

Originally Posted by chuck 1

the car should not have to be finished to register it. You need to call the DMV and set up a time for a person to come inspect the car, this used to be a higway patrol officer but now I hear there is a woman that does this. She is not inspecting it for road worthyness only to make sure the VIN matches the MSO. Then you can regisiter it as a 65 or whatever car. After that you should be set. probably registered as a Superformance Ford 65 GT40. chuck

Hello Chuck,

Thanks so far. I will be in Greenville tomorrow for the European Auto Festival at the BMW plant see also Euro Auto Festival.

Markus

[chuck smith]

I will also, I will be driving a red shelby Daytona coupe and I will be wearing a blue Breitling cap. Give me a call 864-630-0467 if you want. chuck

[Markus]

Originally Posted by chuck 1

I will also, I will be driving a red shelby Daytona coupe and I will be wearing a blue Breitling cap. Give me a call 864-630-0467 if you want. chuck

I give you a call when we are there (probably late morning).

Markus

[chuck smith]

I will probably arrive by 11am or so

[chuck smith]

Gordon King--Gordo will be there also, in his Morgan