Posted by RN on July 28, 2011 at 08:47:20 from (184.60.1.148):
In Reply to: D.O.T. posted by gregk on July 27, 2011 at 16:07:52:
Depends on state and use, any remanufacture. Laws from federal and states usually say original equipment for private use- absent a specific performance standard for new registration- means it is legal on road as made. Problem is some states- which you didn"t disclose- have emissions tests that get picky about old "restored" vs hot rod/remanufacture- California noted to require a "Remanufactured/replaced engine" to meet newer standards than original body year. Commercial use of 1940- probably not, private use likely OK as restored. Collector and Antique plates might be possible, would let you drive most places except interstate and at night depending on state and vehicle. Nevada had for a short time a section of law regarding pre WW2 collectors plates that said speed restrictions didn"t apply in daylight- the rerquest was from model T and A owners who didn"t want to be forced to do over 45 mph on the main highwas while parading or putting around and legislature went along with the idea, but didn"t specify top speed might still apply so law was interpreted to read no minimum or maximum speed limit. W125/196 Mercedes racer, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, big Cords can go faster than a posted 75mph and some did for about 2 years. Harrahs auto museum had the Mercedes that was doing it"s normal 150+ on highway that got the law changed to specifically read minimum speed limits don"t apply, max speed do. Check your state DOT- might have to slight upgrade with turn signals, tail lights for street license-- some of the classics have trailer light sets on a light bar for their road use and shows allow them in street clas as they are licensed, no points off for non original, extra 10 points given for street legal useable. RN
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