New Jersey Titling of a Replica

[TonyM]

Hi,

I have all of the info now regarding titling a replica GT40 in New Jersey, here are the basics:

Replicas/Kit Cars will be titled as reconstructed vehicles, so under manufacturer it will say "reconstructed" and have the manufacture year on the title as in the year of being titled i.e title it this year and it will be a 2008 (so no more 1966 Ford GT40). They will be required to pass a saftey inspection test, which consists of steering, brakes, lights (must be DOT marked and meet min/max height requirements, which maybe a stretch for a 40), safety glass (glass must have DOT markings and no Lexan/Plexiglas), seat belts, drag line (does anything under the car bottom out if the tires are deflated), etc. I can provide a lot more detail on this if anyone wants it.

Emissions are based on the year of the engine itself, which you have to provide proof of from either the manufacturer or an approved dealer (we'll see how that goes).

Up until Sept. 2007 you could register the car as a "collector vehicle" which requires no inspection with the exception of a 2 year odometer check as you would be limited to 3,000 miles per year and would also need to provide proof of collector car insurance. This rule has now changed and replicas/kit cars are no longer considered collector vehicles and have to go through the full 2 year inspection. I haven't got this far yet but I assume that the '68 emission rules will apply, whatever they may be.

Not really sure if anyone in Jersey is looking at building a 40 or other replica, but if you are and need any more info I will post it.

Cheers,

[CraigB]

Hi TonyM,
it sounds like New Jersey is going down the same route as a the UK SVA testing.