Registering a Cobra in Pennsylvania

BBfangs · #1 (**permalink**) 03-26-2010, 07:03 PM

I know this is last minute but I wanted to ask anyone that has a car registered in Pa if it was a problem? I have a 2000 EM 1967 replica. It says on the title that it is a 2000 Tudor style. I am not sure what that is but I was wondering if they won't let it be registered as a 1967 how will it get through inspection? Does anyone have any experience with it? I am supposed to head down tomorrow to register it since the title just came in. Any information would be appreciated. I was planning on going before noon.

mr bruce · #2 (**permalink**) 03-26-2010, 08:15 PM

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms.../section_k.pdf http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms...ms/mv-426B.pdf

BBfangs · #3 (**permalink**) 03-27-2010, 10:13 AM

Thanks, I guess I need to find an Enhanced Vehicle Safety Inspector.

JBCOBRA · #4 (**permalink**) 03-27-2010, 03:59 PM

All you need to do is follow the rules for Reconstructed Title. I'm pretty sure thats all.

JBCOBRA · #5 (**permalink**) 03-27-2010, 04:00 PM

any inspection station can inspect the car

C-man610 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-27-2010, 06:24 PM

True any station can inspect but not all will inspect specialty built cars - Kit Cars...
You will need to locate a garage in advance who is owner friendly and technically qualified.

I used Best Tags to get the car register; again go to an experienced office. There is a Best Tags place on the corner of Rt3 and Rt 252 in Newtown Square who has processed a number of cobra like registrations. They provide excellent service and guidance

Good Luck

Lew Ledyard · #7 (**permalink**) 03-27-2010, 07:08 PM

Talk to Chip or Jack at Thomas Automotive in Kennett Square about the inspection. They handled mine and they know the drill and they know Cobras. I had mine done before PA required the enhanced requirement, but I think that they now have their enhanced classification. Their # is 610-444-6229.

Wiggins Auto Tags (610-388-6995) handled the registration. My car is registered as a specialty construction. I did not want to fool around with trying to get an antique registration. Wiggins will tell you the best and easiest way to get your car registered. I had my car fully inspected/documented/tagged w/in 10 days of applying.

PA is actually pretty reasonable.

BBfangs · #8 (**permalink**) 03-28-2010, 09:30 AM

Thanks to all for all the great information. I went and spoke to Auto Tags Plus and they knew about the enhanced inspection so they guided me in the right direction. I will call Chip or Jack and speak with them about it. Unfortunately I don't have much time during the week unless I take time off and this coming weekend is Easter weekend. I am just anxious to get it registered.