Roger I've heard of several states doing that, not sure how AZ would have done it but I suspect it would be pretty close to the same which is why I got it registered as it was when it came from the wrecking yard then did the restoration. The build was a frame off and I threw every NOS part I could find at it.

The one thing I do like about AZ licensing is how they figure the the annual price of the plates. It's some cockamamie formula that's based on the cars MSRP and age. Every year the car is depreciated over a 20(?) year period. Which means on a new car you could be paying several hundred a year for tags and it will go down every year until it bottoms out at $12 a year. Doesn't matter if the car is restored or an old junker you just pulled out of a field. at a certain point all the tags cost is $12 a year. The other nice thing is you can by tags up to 5 years in advance! Basically for 5 years it costs me $60 plus a few dollars the state also tacks on.

Trailer plates are also a good deal. Although a they're a little high (relatively speaking) to initially register the tags are indefinite.....they are good as long as you own the trailer.

Every time I get aggravated with with AZ DMV I remind myself what I'd be paying for plates in another state. LOL

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