cmc speedster

How much you thinking?  You just picked up and never started since 1998?

Does engine even turn over, or gamble on purchase? 

I'd pay 7k for it. Let me know if you have any interest.

 

thanks!

I wouldn't go far on those "may-pop" tires.  Closeup pictures would be helpful for a distant buyer.  The original gel coat can be wet sanded and buffed up to a good shine - especially the light colors.

Yes please pictures would be greatly appreciated especially of the interior and of the engine bay.

Paging Dr. Clock - your next purchase is ready.

 

If this speedster goes on eBay I'm in

If you can get it bought at 8500.00 without having to do battle on ebay - you'd be a smart man to lock it up before it heads to e-bay. Just saying.

 

Ted

8.5K? Buy it now, if I was in the market, I would.

I know exactly what you guys mean, for the past six months I've been searching on and off for a speedster and I'm a big believer in timing, should I buy this car maybe, maybe not. My original plan was to buy a speedster next summer I figured by then I'll know exactly what kind of speedster I'd want. So we'll see what happens

If only this was two months from now.

Yes - in 40 hours

Will this car be a problem to register in California ?

It depends how it is currently titled.

I found this on the ca dmv website
http://www.dmv.org/ca-californ...ustom-built-cars.php

Well, I am no expert but you need to start looking at California's handling of these SPCNS built cars:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/spcns.htm.  Also search on this forum, SOC,  for many comments.  "1986 assembled vehicle" may be Ohio's category/description, similar to Calif.'s SPCNS category. 

 

Just yesterday, on eBay, I saw a speedster originally titled in Maryland, with Maryland's special vehicle VIN number plate attached. On the same car, it showed the California SPCNS tag attached and California used the Maryland derived VIN number.  This really surprised me as all others I have seen, California used the donor car's VIN.  Mine included.

That tag is/was CMC's order number for that body.  Not issued or generally recognized by government agencies.  That being said, it is very interesting  that Ohio used that number for some part of their titling process.

Behind the seats on the tunnel, there might be or should be, a carpet flap that lifts to show the VW chassis VIN number.  California DMV is going to want and see that number.  That number is traceable for them, to check out stolen vehicle lists. same for the engine number, which is stamped on the block right below the generator stand.

Here's a portion of Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicle code, regarding "Self Assembled or kit cars".  Very similar to Calif DMV SPCNS requirements.  So you need to apply / register your car as a SPCNS vehicle.  Make sure DMV understands that 1986 was the year it was registered in Ohio

 

Self-Assembled Vehicles and Kit Cars

A self-assembled vehicle is made from parts of other automobiles or from after-market parts. A self-assembled vehicle is titled in the year in which it is brought to the Ohio State Highway Patrol for inspection. It is assigned a VIN by the patrol. The self-assembled vehicle can be considered "homemade" and some are titled that way.

A kit car also is titled in the model year in which it is inspected by the Ohio Highway Patrol. Kit cars often include dune buggies and fiberglass body replicas. Kit cars are like self-assembled vehicles except they are usually fiberglass bodies and come with instructions for assembly.

Kit cars and self-assembled vehicles are tested according to the titled year unless the engine year can be confirmed. This confirmation of engine year is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. The proof should be a letter from the dealer or manufacturer of the engine. Other forms of proof will be considered on a case by case basis.

Once the engine year is documented, schedule an appointment with the local Ohio EPA E-Check field office. Arrangements will be made for you to meet with an Ohio EPA representative at a designated location. You will need to bring your documentation and the vehicle with you. It is helpful if you can point out where the engine block casting number is located.

If your vehicle's engine year is within the scope of the emissions testing program, you will be given a form that allows the vehicle to be tested using the proper standards for that engine year. You will need to present this at the testing site each time the vehicle is tested.

If your vehicle's confirmed engine year is too old to fit into the scope of the emissions testing program, you will be given a permanent exemption.

 

 

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Thanks Art and Rick for your help.

       
       


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