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An English electric car. Now that's an oxymoron if I ever heard one!!
I thought these were being registered in the US under the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act, but the Wikipedia page says the implementation of this act is still not finalized yet.Ugh, my wife’s T Bird is riddled with Lucas parts.
As for the “new” Mustangs I’m still confused as to how they are registered. Seems like the legislation is still on the fence and it’s up to the individual states to set the laws.
Nostalgia marketing at its best. Like the ‘50s Chevys, the market fades once the old timers who lust after them are gone. AMD could probably pop out complete B and E body shells, are “New” Road Runners, Chargers, Cudas and Challengers be far behind?
Ugh, my wife’s T Bird is riddled with Lucas parts.
As for the “new” Mustangs I’m still confused as to how they are registered. Seems like the legislation is still on the fence and it’s up to the individual states to set the laws.
Nostalgia marketing at its best. Like the ‘50s Chevys, the market fades once the old timers who lust after them are gone. AMD could probably pop out complete B and E body shells, are “New” Road Runners, Chargers, Cudas and Challengers be far behind?
Idk if it is AMD, but somebody is repopping complete E body bodies.
Ok, so the question is still, what VIN is being used? Aren't these Challenger shells being used like a re-body? Seems like there are still big questions on the legality of that process. As for the Shelby Mustangs, I think the numbering is continuing from where they left off in '67, but are they being registered and insured as 1967 models or 2019 models?There it is! $18k gets you a new challenger body. Guess that’s not too bad considering. Still need a complete car for parts.
Ok, so the question is still, what VIN is being used? Aren't these Challenger shells being used like a re-body? Seems like there are still big questions on the legality of that process. As for the Shelby Mustangs, I think the numbering is continuing from where they left off in '67, but are they being registered and insured as 1967 models or 2019 models?
also lucas was referred to as the prince of darkness. the headlight on my triumph and bsa would just stop working for no apparent reason.Reminds me of my favourite Lucas Electric joke:
Q: Why do the British drink their beer at room temperature?
A: Because Lucas also makes fridges.
Ummmmm $244K USD........ I'd rather have something with many more creature comforts and better performance characteristics..... All for less than $50k USD....
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As @78Brougham what he did with his kit car for the VIN. I know the GSS '68 Darts they made around 2000 or so, got a completely new VIN, even though they used existing body's from '68. They were sold as a new car after the GSS transformation.
Mine has 49000 miles, 4.6, 5-speed stick, limited slip rear, AC black on black, leather interior, flowmaster exhaust, runs like the day it came out of the showroom (maybe better). Looks as good today as the day I took these pictures. It's worth $17000 to me (Not for sale). At the time I bought the car, the $17000 I paid for it was a good buy in this area
I'm a Mopar guy to the bone, but I've seen 3 of these new Bullitt's local in the last month and they just work.would like to have that bullitt parked in my garage next to my 01 bullitt
You go to the state, prove ownership, car gets an inspection for safety, and then it is issued a special vin by the state.
Or you swap the vin over from a parts vehicle quietly, and/or claim it as a replacement part in some way....
Again, I could be completely wrong....
I can't speak for other jurisdictions, but in Ontario if you assembled the components into a car yourself that would fit the legal definition of a kit car, and would be titled as such. If the body has a VIN attached, that would be used on the registration. If not, the MTO would assign a VIN. Ontario also has a "homebuilt" designation, but it is only intended for homebuilt trailers.My Caterham had its own VIN. It's actually a component vehicle. All the pieces were supplied by Caterham Cars, including the engine and trans.
Completely different from a "kit" car.
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The “new” Delorean’s are falling under the same category for limited production kit cars allowed to be sold, and registered through a company.