Quote Originally Posted by Itoldyouso View Post
You have two areas of concern, one is how Kentucky views kit car titled automobiles and the other concern is how your State views them. Different States have different rules about how much you can use certain cars, what equipment they must have , and what tests they must pass, such as emissions. For example, Antique plates in some States mean it is just an old car and you can still drive and use it as a regular car, as often as you wish. However, some States limit Antique plated cars to only being used for parades, shows, etc.

I would talk to your DMV (get someone who REALLY knows what they are talking about) and ask what regulations are in effect for a Kit Car. By itself, that designation isn't necessarily bad, as it generally means a car "assembled from parts using a manufactured body" and most States have put that category in place to accomodate us home builders.

I would also talk to your intended insurer, be it your regular "State Farm" guy, or one of the speciality insurers, like Haggerty and others. See how they view it. You are being smart to ask these questions before you plunk down your hard earned money, avoiding any surprises later on.

Don

Don - believe me, you really DO NOT want to register a car in New York as a kit car. Secondly, you really don't want to talk to the NY DOT any more then absolutely necessary as their misdirection is pitiful. Then, a little known fact is that the NY motor vehicle offices - they are run by the local county clerks, some of which are filling positions with patronage(qualified??). The NY regs are on line!!! That is why I gave the advice that I did as noted above. I am from NY and have either suffered the pain inflicted by NY DOT personally or have friends that have.