Re: DOT / Importation questions...

[The Murphy-Fahlgren Family <efhome@master.adams.com>]

OorQue@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Can anyone enlighten me as to the DOT rules about importing a racecar built
> from a production bodyshell into the U.S.?  I have a pretty good idea of
> what's involved in getting a street car imported and legalized but not a
> racecar, which will never be driven on the street.  I presume they are exempt
> from some of the requirements but don't know what sort of paperwork/hassle
> this involves ... any BTDTs?

Jeff,

There is probably a big gray area here, but I would think you could
convince your local authorities that the vehicle was a "kit car" or
an experimental vehicle, which I believe exempts you from all sorts
of stuff applicable to mass produced vehicles.  You could certainly
insure the car in this manner, but getting a clear title is the big
problem, isn't it?

Oh, I know, call one of the big kit car sellers that advertize
Cobras in the back of C&D or whatever and ask them how much DOT
is applicable to them and how you might get a title and insurance
if you were to buy one of their cars.  It should be pretty much
the same for importing parts and "building your own."

Eric Fahlgren
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