[ebarone968]

Does the 968 qualify for collector registration status in NJ ? Motor Vehicles asks for a letter from collector organization with application submission. Is it considered a limited production vehicle ? Anyone [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/colle...hicles.htm

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[94SilverCab]

I have not seen a CV plate on a 968, but it certainly seems that it would qualify.

Jay

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[ebarone968]

<!--quoteo(post=78201:date=Aug 19 2009, 11:12 AM:name=94SilverCab)-->QUOTE (94SilverCab @ Aug 19 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I have not seen a CV plate on a 968, but it certainly seems that it would qualify.

Jay<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


I think the 968 register and the forum my qualify as the collector group. I would need a letter though...

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[flash]

you can't lower the car if you go that route - there may be other modification restrictions too

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[ebarone968]

<!--quoteo(post=78206:date=Aug 19 2009, 11:34 AM:name=flash)-->QUOTE (flash @ Aug 19 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->you can't lower the car if you go that route - there may be other modification restrictions too<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


hmmm.. The motor vehicles site only seems to have a few requirements. It does have to be kept under 3000 miles per year and have collectors insurance which I do have...

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[flash]

it says things like "an example of", which is where i got the lowering thing from, and indicated that as an example, rather than a single thing, there was a list - i don't know what other things are on their list

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[benspeeder]

Hello - I have done the collector vehicle registration in NJ for my 968 race car. Requirements are a collector insurance policy, miles cannot exceed 3,000 annually and you must have the roadgoing equipment i.e. headlights, turn signals etc. so the cops will not pull you over.

You will need to file some paperwork about the number of cars built etc. to prove its a collector - I had no problems with this. Call the state DMV in Trenton because your local DMV will be clueless. Trenton will send you the appropriate paperwork.

I spoke to the men at the Randolph inspection station - they do not care if the car has a full roll cage in it or not, race exhaust - they only care about the miles. Miles under 3,000 annually - you get a new inspection sticker. However, the cops might care...I figure if I drove the race car on the street I would be ticketed for no horn - that's the only thing not roadworthy. I've got a set of street wheels and tires and the exhaust is really quiet for a race car.

I have this so I can drive my car down the road to see how she runs before I load up for the track and rarely do it. I live in the country so no big deal anyway but I'd like to avoid getting my car impounded. The collector policy will cover me if its stolen but likley not much else. Cost of the policy for a year is $250.

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[ebarone968]

<!--quoteo(post=78231:date=Aug 19 2009, 03:53 PM:name=benspeeder)-->QUOTE (benspeeder @ Aug 19 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hello - I have done the collector vehicle registration in NJ for my 968 race car. Requirements are a collector insurance policy, miles cannot exceed 3,000 annually and you must have the roadgoing equipment i.e. headlights, turn signals etc. so the cops will not pull you over.

You will need to file some paperwork about the number of cars built etc. to prove its a collector - I had no problems with this. Call the state DMV in Trenton because your local DMV will be clueless. Trenton will send you the appropriate paperwork.

I spoke to the men at the Randolph inspection station - they do not care if the car has a full roll cage in it or not, race exhaust - they only care about the miles. Miles under 3,000 annually - you get a new inspection sticker. However, the cops might care...I figure if I drove the race car on the street I would be ticketed for no horn - that's the only thing not roadworthy. I've got a set of street wheels and tires and the exhaust is really quiet for a race car.

I have this so I can drive my car down the road to see how she runs before I load up for the track and rarely do it. I live in the country so no big deal anyway but I'd like to avoid getting my car impounded. The collector policy will cover me if its stolen but likley not much else. Cost of the policy for a year is $250.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Hi Ben,

Thanks for the info. I have the application from motorvehicles which basically says the same thing. Did you send a letter in from the register with the application ? or did you just write your own letter ? I think I might need that letter from the register to show the limited production of the car. It says in the application to send a letter from the manufacturer or car club, organization to verify. I already have American Collectors Insurance policy. Are you my Boonton Twp neighbor ? Thanks Rico

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[flash]

i wonder what kinds of quantities they consider "limited"? limited by what?

sure hope there isn't a list of "don'ts" that some pissed off employee snags you with - i'd look into that more to make sure - ben has been lucky, but that doesn't mean everybody will be

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[benspeeder]

<!--quoteo(post=78273:date=Aug 20 2009, 10:00 AM:name=ebarone968)-->QUOTE (ebarone968 @ Aug 20 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi Ben,

Thanks for the info. I have the application from motorvehicles which basically says the same thing. Did you send a letter in from the register with the application ? or did you just write your own letter ? I think I might need that letter from the register to show the limited production of the car. It says in the application to send a letter from the manufacturer or car club, organization to verify. I already have American Collectors Insurance policy. Are you my Boonton Twp neighbor ? Thanks Rico<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Hi Rico - that would be me your neighbor :-)

I pulled a vehicle production report off the web and used that as my proof the car was collectable. Wikipedia might have it.

The DMV recently changed up policy to include production reports - too many people claiming beatup Hondas as collector cars to bypass inspection.

The guys at the DMV in Trenton were really helpful - got my request back in 30 days.

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[ebarone968]

<!--quoteo(post=78284:date=Aug 20 2009, 12:15 PM:name=benspeeder)-->QUOTE (benspeeder @ Aug 20 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi Rico - that would be me your neighbor :-)

I pulled a vehicle production report off the web and used that as my proof the car was collectable. Wikipedia might have it.

The DMV recently changed up policy to include production reports - too many people claiming beatup Hondas as collector cars to bypass inspection.

The guys at the DMV in Trenton were really helpful - got my request back in 30 days.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Thanks Ben ! That's the way I will go with it. I hope to see you soon. Let me know when your next race will be

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[ebarone968]

<!--quoteo(post=78284:date=Aug 20 2009, 12:15 PM:name=benspeeder)-->QUOTE (benspeeder @ Aug 20 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi Rico - that would be me your neighbor :-)

I pulled a vehicle production report off the web and used that as my proof the car was collectable. Wikipedia might have it.

The DMV recently changed up policy to include production reports - too many people claiming beatup Hondas as collector cars to bypass inspection.

The guys at the DMV in Trenton were really helpful - got my request back in 30 days.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


I pulled the information off the 968 register website as well as the detailed information Jeff emailed me. I took pictures and showed proof of the collectors insurance and sent it to Trenton. I will cross my fingers ! Here is an updated pic of my car

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[benspeeder]

The car is looking sweet! Nice ride

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[ebarone968]

<!--quoteo(post=78526:date=Aug 23 2009, 08:55 PM:name=benspeeder)-->QUOTE (benspeeder @ Aug 23 2009, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->The car is looking sweet! Nice ride<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


It cleaned up real nice. I still have to schedule my trip to the RS Barn for some front end work and get a full check up !

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