Canadian vs US

[DrZ123]

Is there any difference style or value wise for Canadian vs US early 911's?

[davep]

Not really, they are the same cars. We just like to keep Canadian cars in Canada due to importation costs. The options may be a little different since we are in a cooler climate.

[DrZ123]

Not really, they are the same cars. We just like to keep Canadian cars in Canada due to importation costs. The options may be a little different since we are in a cooler climate.

Thx for the info. What about as far as Cali registration?

[DrZ123]

Also, if the car was sold originally in Canada, and I bring it into the US, even though the exact same vehicle was sold in the USA, it's still considered a grey market vehicle correct?

[422flat6]

I imported a 72 911 from Canada to California. There are federal and California requirements to deal with. Due to age it's exempt from federal DOT safety and EPA regs, so you just fill out the appropriate paperwork and you're good to go there. In California, cars 1975 model year and older are exempt from smog testing. We often refer to them as "smog exempt" but that's a misleading way to phrase it. According to California law they are exempt from smog TESTING, but they are still legally required to comply with the emissions requirements for their year of manufacture. Once the car is registered you will never be required to smog test it, but at the time of registration they are going to do a visual inspection at the DMV. Most likely that is going to consist of looking for the emissions sticker, which should be on top of the fan strap. DMV inspectors are not vintage Porsche specialists so as long as you have the emissions sticker on the fan strap that says "meets model year 1972 emissions requirements" or whatever is correct for your car and the engine looks pretty much stock then you should be good to go as far as registration.

If you're missing the sticker or you have an engine or components that look very aftermarket or out of place then you risk not being able to register it.

[DrZ123]

I imported a 72 911 from Canada to California. There are federal and California requirements to deal with. Due to age it's exempt from federal DOT safety and EPA regs, so you just fill out the appropriate paperwork and you're good to go there. In California, cars 1975 model year and older are exempt from smog testing. We often refer to them as "smog exempt" but that's a misleading way to phrase it. According to California law they are exempt from smog TESTING, but they are still legally required to comply with the emissions requirements for their year of manufacture. Once the car is registered you will never be required to smog test it, but at the time of registration they are going to do a visual inspection at the DMV. Most likely that is going to consist of looking for the emissions sticker, which should be on top of the fan strap. DMV inspectors are not vintage Porsche specialists so as long as you have the emissions sticker on the fan strap that says "meets model year 1972 emissions requirements" or whatever is correct for your car and the engine looks pretty much stock then you should be good to go as far as registration.

If you're missing the sticker or you have an engine or components that look very aftermarket or out of place then you risk not being able to register it.

Good to know thx for the info 422!

I am the recent owner of a 1967 911 SWT from Edmonton! It is currently in transport to me in CT. I am planning to register it in CT unless people here think it better for me to register in NY? CT does not issue titles for vehicles over 21 years old, whereas NY does.

The reason I ask about Cali is if in the future I sell the car (which I have no plans on doing but just wanted to know) I wanted to make sure it wouldn't be difficult w Cali buyers.

[NorthernThrux]

Many Canadian cars were originally sold in the US and imported later. Most of ours dissolved in rust! So check that, which you can do from the Kardex.
However, once you have a CT or NY ownership document, the importation piece goes away and you'll just have to meet Cali standards at the time you sell it. Who knows what they will be by then.



Ravi