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Title of car- 56' or 06'

FM Former Member
I would like to know what everybody here thinks about titling of the car. I just bought a 06' Beck. I have heard a few different ideas about the title. The first option is to register it as an 06' Beck, the second is as a 56' Porsche.

The state of AZ doesn't care either way. There is a "specialty constructed vehicle code" which allows replicas to pass emmissions regulations. I have talked to my insurance agent (Farmers) and he told me that if it is registered as a historic vehicle, there will more than likely be a milage restriction. If registered as an 06', there is no restriction. I do plan on driving the s**t out of this little beauty and enjoying it year round.

My concern is the resale value. I have talked to Carey and he told me that registering it as new can hurt the resale value. I am curious what everyone's experiences are and if you have any input.

Also, it is already registered in FL as a 06' Beck, but with some expense, I can get is titled as a 56'.
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FM Former Member
I would like to know what everybody here thinks about titling of the car. I just bought a 06' Beck. I have heard a few different ideas about the title. The first option is to register it as an 06' Beck, the second is as a 56' Porsche.

The state of AZ doesn't care either way. There is a "specialty constructed vehicle code" which allows replicas to pass emmissions regulations. I have talked to my insurance agent (Farmers) and he told me that if it is registered as a historic vehicle, there will more than likely be a milage restriction. If registered as an 06', there is no restriction. I do plan on driving the s**t out of this little beauty and enjoying it year round.

My concern is the resale value. I have talked to Carey and he told me that registering it as new can hurt the resale value. I am curious what everyone's experiences are and if you have any input.

Also, it is already registered in FL as a 06' Beck, but with some expense, I can get is titled as a 56'.
FM Former Member
This one's been talked out. Titled as a '56, if you sold it to someone here in Massachusetts, they would get hit with sales tax and excise tax based on the current value of a 1956 Porsche Speedster, regardless of what the bill of sale said. The State would tax it based on around $150,000 . . . every year, so no benefit for resale here.

Hard choice, though.

Luck,

TC
B bvandeursen
In New Jersey, the need to pass emissions controls is determined by the year the motor block was manufactured even if the car is registered as a new car. If the car uses a frame from a recognized automobile, the motor has to be from at least the year the frame was manufactured, or newer. If the car uses a "scratch built" frame such as IM, Beck, or a custom built frame, any year motor can be used. All the original emissions controls, sensors, computer, etc that were on the original year motor must be used on the new car. If the motor is fron pre-1974, no controls are needed.
WideRidezzzWideRidezzz
Resale shouldn't be uppermost on your mind regarding registration.

A replica is a replica and like most cars take a value dump right away. Register it in the most trouble-free fashion you can. You said you want to drive the shit out of it, so avoid registering it in such a way as to put a mileage limitation on it. You want to drive it, drive it.

Don't do anything in the paperwork that will come back to haunt you or a prospective future prospect. It's a Beck. A lot of guys think that is pretty good on its own merit. Would you rather explain that it is a Beck or dance around the fact it isn't a 1956 Porsche Speedster (besides you probably have the wrong tail lights to sell that BS to a knowing fan)?

Condition and options determine continued value of these cars, and to a very narrow section of the auto-buying public.
beck356beck356
My 2006 Beck is titled in OR as a 1957 Porsche, with the title branded "Replica." Before I got State Farm to insure it as a specialty car, the premium they quoted was more than my Audis, so I think they were treating it as a real P-car. We ended up with a premium just over $200/yr with my promise to keep the miles down to 2-3K/yr.
O orthohbb1
I may run into a little problem here in NJ. Im building an IM speedster using a 84 Carrera engine. The car will have an MSO from the manufacturer stating that its an 57 Intermeccanica Speedster. All of the pollution controls have been removed prior to installation. How can I get this on the road? I do have a residence in Sarasota, and may title it in that state first. Any input as to how Florida handles these special built custom cars.
FM Former Member
I pay 650 a year with State Farm and an agreed value of 39k. You can get it for less with mileage limitations and or a lesser agreed value.

Iowa is registered under the "special built" as year of manufacture, but also says it is a 56 porsche replica to keep it from being confusing to an officer. The state then collects the same amount of money as they would any other new car.
FM Former Member
They used my receipts and they had the option of inspecting the car before approval of the stated amount. But they had no problem with the amount based on the information and pictures I gave them, so no inspection was needed. If it had been used they would need an inspection no matter what.
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