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Thanks Bill. However, original engine etc. isn't an issue with my car nor are issues with importation.
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dlawson.. anything LESS than 35 years and older in NC. MUST also have the original engine..or replacement of SAME year.. later bc
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dlawson.. if you are importing these days. IT must have the OEM engine.. or can be SEIZED by CBP / US CUSTOMS and crushed.. I have seen this with . lots and lots of land rover s110s in last five years. since Dr Aaron had his 78 LR SEIZED my CBP in Wilmington NC in 2015. later bc
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For us in NC, the rules are that if your car is over 35 years old it does not require any inspections. Such cars can run year of manufacture plates if desired as long as your "modern" plate is in the car at all times. There are no rules about originality so almost anything goes.
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Ouch
SK seems to be a lot more lax than BC
ANY car here from 1987 and earlier is able to have "antique" plates. No safety required, no emission test required....it's crazy actually. Plates cost $160/year regardless of year
SK seems to be a lot more lax than BC
ANY car here from 1987 and earlier is able to have "antique" plates. No safety required, no emission test required....it's crazy actually. Plates cost $160/year regardless of year
"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May
"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge
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Our Mini Club is a Member of the Specialty Vehicle Assoc. of B.C. The SVABC has addressed the interests of the owners of older vehicles. Naturally, SVABC's early work addressed early hot rods and they were well looked after as a result - including brand new customs that only looked like the original vehicles.
Recently, SVABC pushed for moving the date for Modified Collector Plates from 1959 to 1974...SVABC was successful and the Modified Collector program now includes all but the last 6 years on Mini imports to Canada.
All Minis and later Minis (1975-80) can still get Collector Plates BUT they must be as originally imported.
The result, my 1961 Countryman can have a 1293cc engine, non-factory paint & interior, any size of wheels & flairs, radios/stereos, AC, etc. In fact, I will stay with 10" wheels & tires. Though not likely to be on the road until next spring, the '61 was registered by the Insurance Corp. of B.C., the Crown corporation handling vehicle registration & licensing, as a Modified Collector in restoration. It will just need Safety Certification before licensing.
If your state does not have a similar group, maybe start one!
Recently, SVABC pushed for moving the date for Modified Collector Plates from 1959 to 1974...SVABC was successful and the Modified Collector program now includes all but the last 6 years on Mini imports to Canada.
All Minis and later Minis (1975-80) can still get Collector Plates BUT they must be as originally imported.
The result, my 1961 Countryman can have a 1293cc engine, non-factory paint & interior, any size of wheels & flairs, radios/stereos, AC, etc. In fact, I will stay with 10" wheels & tires. Though not likely to be on the road until next spring, the '61 was registered by the Insurance Corp. of B.C., the Crown corporation handling vehicle registration & licensing, as a Modified Collector in restoration. It will just need Safety Certification before licensing.
If your state does not have a similar group, maybe start one!
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That is on old video. Frankly I think it should be brought up more often to remind people what can happen when they choose to not follow the rules. Don't like the rules and think they are misguided? Contact your representatives and work to change the laws.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mongrel
Quote:
Originally Posted by kdwest55
What a waste. Just seems dumb.
It is bad enough that people still bring in Minis with VINs which clearly have no relationship to the car being imported without complaining about the consequences when found out.
Dumb indeed.
other fine machines of other makers, I have to agree with mongrel foremost. To not look into all possibilities,
or hire someone to do it is a very optimistic move.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kdwest55
What a waste. Just seems dumb.
It is bad enough that people still bring in Minis with VINs which clearly have no relationship to the car being imported without complaining about the consequences when found out.
Dumb indeed.
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What a waste. Just seems dumb.
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so much savagery!! the guy with the 'crasher' seems to be enjoying it
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With heavy hearts.... //www.cargears.net/watch-illegal-mini-cooper-crushed-for-breaking-us-safety-laws/
If it's not Scottish....it's crap! (Cry of the Mini Tartan Owners' Clan)