Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Ferrari 250 SWB, a GTO Engineering Restomod | Carfection 4K

[Hans E. Hansen (FList]

PS:  I think the trick here is to have a state willing to title as
original, i.e. as a 1962 Lotus.  Once done, it seems the stricter
states will usually take the word of the issuing state as to what the
car actually is.

Hans.

On 11/12/21, Hans E. Hansen <FList [at] hanshansen.org> wrote:
> Rick sez:  "How will emissions be looked at?  New car or a 196x model?
>  (I think we know the answer)"
>
> I suppose there would be issues when importing it, but once here the
> rules seem to be up to the individual states.
>
> I got involved in that when building a Lotus 7 clone.  1995 Chevy
> Camaro motor.  Oregon was surprisingly lax on this.  They have a
> registration category for "Replica Cars".  The car simply has to meet
> specs as of when the original was built.  And, specifically, you don't
> have to attempt to use a period drivetrain.  The Camaro engine was
> fine, even without emission controls.  Mine had a Holley carb.  And
> open headers, which quickly got mufflers as the noise was unbearable.
> DMV and/or a state cop had to inspect it to issue a serial number.
> Biggest issue was the windshield wiper requirement.  I used one that
> clipped onto the top of the windshield and was operated manually.  And
> then removed after inspection.
>
> Once licensed - as a 1962 Lotus - many of these cars moved across
> state borders and were successfully licensed in states that were
> otherwise more strict.  In other words, you could build and license in
> Oregon or Montana, and then sell it to someone in Ohio.  Florida was
> also quite easy.  Don't know specifically about CA.  I kind of doubt
> it.
>
> I'd guess that this car could sneak through the way modern Caterhams
> do.  Ship the motor separately and call it a "kit" or "unassembled"
> car.
>
> Hans.
>
> On 11/12/21, Rick Moseley <ramosel [at] pacbell.net> wrote:
>> I don't know that I'd even consider it a restomod...
>> I think that belittles it's state of being.
>> In essence, it is everything the original is/was... just new, perhaps
>> machined to a better tolerance, better "rubber", better metallurgy where
>> it
>> counts...
>> A clone with a bit of gene splicing?
>> I think with laser scanning, CAD/CAM and 3D printing we'll see more of
>> this
>> for the Uber classics.And I applaud that!
>> But I have some serious questions based on the times we live in and the
>> IDIOTS who are running things.
>> Will Ferrari issue cease & desist orders... or go straight to
>> lawsuits?Would
>> Lamborghini?Would Aston?
>> How will emissions be looked at?  New car or a 196x model?  (I think we
>> know
>> the answer)
>> Will GTO Engineering be able to support parts needs?  (that is the only
>> one
>> I think has a shot)
>>
>>
>> From: Lashdeep Singh <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
>>
>>
>> My kind of Restomod!!
>>
>> https://youtu.be/yuXV5FaSTY4
>>
>>
>>
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