Title and Registration Problems in New Jersey

I was told by a broker today that NJ is virtually impossible to title and register a replica Speedster in the state. Is this true and any advice as to my next step. The compnay was Lance Motors in Monroe, NJ which has several for sale....all outside the state of course.

Thanks in advance

JK

Justin,

Call the NJDMV there is a process to register a "Special Construction Vehicle" in NJ.
When I lived in NJ, I did a good number of them. As long as the car meets the MV code for lights, brakes, fuel line routing , glazing etc. you can do this, there are a couple of locations in NJ that you will have to take the car to for this type of detailed inspection. ~Alan

New Jersey is one of the "interesting" states to say the least...

I have many cars legally registered there, but I cannot say that any one experience has been the same. I've had some that recognized the 9 digit chassis number as a VIN, some that have been assigned a VIN, some that have had to go through emissions testing, some only safety standards testing. I've had customers who have been told they had to add a low lever sensor in the brake reservoir, some who have had to show official documentation on the integrity if the fuel line, some who have had to show documentation on the Lexan used in the side curtains, and the list goes on. The kicker is that for each one of these cases I have just as many (or more) that have been in and out in one trip... no questions asked.

As I'm sure you can imagine, it makes it very difficult when you really don't know what to expect. That's why I love those SEMA states! Or even states that just set rules and then FOLLOW them. Even if I don;t like all of the rules, at least I can know what is expected!

So... I guess the answer to NJ registration is more "luck of the draw" than any one thing.

contact me off group rocky356 at epix.net i will hook you up with a NJRC officer who can help or at least give you some guidence.

Rocky

Thanks guys! This information will help me have the process in order when I do find the right Speedster for me. If anyone has the inside track on a Speedster for sale in the Northeast, NJ, NY, PA areas please let me know. In the meantime, I will be patient and learn as much as I can.

Thanks.

Justin

Alan:

I should have posted sooner...I was just in the Chambersburg area....down in Hagerstown for business...I will have to give you a heads up next time I pass through. I would love to see your ride. Thanks again for the response.

Justin

Justin,

You could have thrown a rock ! My ride is disassembled for a upgrade and resto but you're always welcome to stop by.....Alan

Justin,
I just emailed you with details on how I registered my Speedster.
Fred

When I bought the IM in Florida it ofcourse had a title was registered there for 10 years... Went to DMV they transferred title gave me my new registrationa nd then when I took it to have it inspected had no way that they could put it into the system. The above posts about the confusion in NJ are just a small part. NJ is legendary for the shenanigans that have been pulled to get cars registered.

Let me ask this...once I get the vehicle registered and an inspection sticker, do I have to jump through the same hoops every two years or is it rubber stamped?

Thanks in advance.

Justin

Justin,
I have my Speedy registered as a "Collector Car"! There is no safety inspection done. Initial inspection is them checking the odometer reading,then they have you drive around the block. When you return from your trip around the block,they check the odometer again to see the change in reading. That's it, your done! The only restriction that you have as a collector car is that you can not drive more than 2,500 miles per year. Inspection(odometer check ) is done bi-annually. If you decide to register your car as a "Collector" car,at the time of registration they will give you a certificate of the vehicles classification(collector car) which you present at the inspection station that will allow you to circumvent the long wait in line since they are only doing a odometer check! You of course will also need to present proof of insurance and registration.
Al Shapiro
"2006 Street Beast"

Tech tip: The speedo cable having a threaded cable end at times may vibrate loose and disconnect especially during extended trips resulting in an inop unit.