[twobjshelbys]

1965 if you can. Ignore the fact that it's a cobra. Pretend we're talking a vw beetle.

A 1965 beetle will (in most places that have it) be emissions exempt. Plates will be $15 a year and in some places can get 5 yrs at a time.

A 2019 model year (so it's 5 yrs old and not new since most places exempt new cars from emissions for a few years) beetle will cost you 300 or 400 to register declining every year. You will have to get emissions every year. (Now the ca sb100 handles the emissions part but they still tax you on model year values)

Older is better for fees and emissions

Ps. Nice resurrection of old topic