The question really applies when you go to the BAR for the smog test. You'll want to have it tested by body style, not the engine. The Cobra is a 1965 body style and you'll get an emissions exemption. I just got my VIN from the CHP yesterday and my BAR app't is this Friday. If you haven't already done so, log on to the DMV web site
www.dmv.ca.gov and follow thru the menu. And camp out at the DMV on Jan 3, 2005. This year the 500 numbers were gone on Feb 27. Last year they were gone in June.
Dave