Follow Up on Rejection Sticker Issue in MA | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

Scro - Chris Schofield Central Mass

I wrote in about 9 mos ago about not being able to get my Intermeccanica inspected in the state of Massachusetts. The problem was that the car was registered as a 1996 Replica of a 1958 Porsche. Due to it being built in 1996, it was required to pass emissions. I just got my sticker because the rule is that cars 15 years old or older ( which mine now is ) no longer are required to pass emissions by being plugged into the OBD. This obviously would not work for a new IM. However, I have a great insurance agent who has been following a new law that was passed which would exempt the newer replicas anyway. I was waiting for that law to go into effect which actually just happened, but then he realized that it was exempt anyway. I am fired up and it is great to drive the car without a big "R" sticker. I just wanted to let you all know how I made out. If anyone has any questions about the new law let me know. I can find out the specifics.

5/11/1112:25 PM

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Scro - Chris Schofield Central Mass

I wrote in about 9 mos ago about not being able to get my Intermeccanica inspected in the state of Massachusetts. The problem was that the car was registered as a 1996 Replica of a 1958 Porsche. Due to it being built in 1996, it was required to pass emissions. I just got my sticker because the rule is that cars 15 years old or older ( which mine now is ) no longer are required to pass emissions by being plugged into the OBD. This obviously would not work for a new IM. However, I have a great insurance agent who has been following a new law that was passed which would exempt the newer replicas anyway. I was waiting for that law to go into effect which actually just happened, but then he realized that it was exempt anyway. I am fired up and it is great to drive the car without a big "R" sticker. I just wanted to let you all know how I made out. If anyone has any questions about the new law let me know. I can find out the specifics.

5/11/1112:25 PM

Former Member

Chris, that's GREAT!

Al Gallo

Congrats, Chris, MA inspection can be a real pain if you get an inspector who has never seen a replica. I went last week for my sticker and the guy I've been bringing it to had retired. I had to train a new guy, but it all worked out and I'm good for another year as well. Now, I think I will dare to take off the ugly front plate.

MusbJim'14 VS SoCal Supporting Member

Excellent, Chris! Now get out there and drive it like you stole it!

Panhandle Bob'57 VS Supporting Member

Congratulations! What Jim said x 2.

East Coast BruceMaryland

Congratulations Chris, hope to see you in Carlisle next year!

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