[MaSnaka]

My car was purchased in Nevada with a Nevada title stating it as 1997 Cobra (1997 was the year of first title). Calif DMV would not issue a new registration or title until I cleared the CHP VIN officer. He wouldn't do anything until I had my SB100 in hand. After I received my SB100 number, then I was issued a new VIN number and sent to the BAR then back to the DMV for plates.

The frustrating part for me was that the DMV would not allow me to drive the car or title it in my name. If I was unable to get that SB100 number I still would not have my car that I purchased with my money in my name. I tell you I felt like I had won the state lottery when I finally got that number. My new title states 1997 as the yr. model and 2004 SPCN . It does not say Cobra or 1965 anywhere.

I would say if by my past experience you brought an out of state Cobra into Calif you would need a new Vin #, new title, new registration and of course a SB100 sequence number before you could get any of that.

Feeling lucky to have all that myself.