Tips or resources for registering a 2.7 RS in California?

[mbmcrae]

Would love any advice, resources, or introductions to help me register a 1973, 2.7 RS in California... seen them on the road and at shows but it doesn't seem easy. Thank you

[TheBen]

Why don't you think it isn't easy. It's a 1973 so no smog required. If you already own it, just put a low valuation so your registration renewals won't cost an arm and a leg each year. Skip the DMV and go straight to the AAA.

Would love any advice, resources, or introductions to help me register a 1973, 2.7 RS in California... seen them on the road and at shows but it doesn't seem easy. Thank you

[mbmcrae]

Why don't you think it isn't easy. It's a 1973 so no smog required. If you already own it, just put a low valuation so your registration renewals won't cost an arm and a leg each year. Skip the DMV and go straight to the AAA.

1968-1975 cars must meet the EPA regulations as of 1972... no smog works once it is registered, but getting an out of state or imported RS registered seems the difficult step. Maybe I am wrong but would love first hand experience and advice/help.

[larwik]

This info should be of interest to mbmcrae and others who is considering importing a car from overseas into California(You don't tell us if your situation is like this, BUT, I have been through the "pain" with Ca-DMV, EPA, Carb ,etc, etc)... The actual import/transfer with freight companies and customs was the easy part and No problems!...I "loaned" this excellent explanation from somewhere and can't take credit for it:

"If you are importing a 1968-75 car from overseas that was not originally sold in California with California required smog equipment, you are not going to get plates here BECAUSE, as a car coming in from overseas, the paperwork will ALWAYS go through Sacramento and they will nab you.
If the car is titled and tagged in another state, the rules are exactly the same. But, because the paperwork does not automatically go through Sacramento, you may luck out if you come across a DMV employee who doesn’t know the rules, processes your paperwork AND the transaction is not audited.

So you have to ask yourself…Do you feel lucky? Well, DO you, punk? "

I'm not sure if the 1972-1973 "RS's" falls in this category since they were not officially imported and didn't have any smog control as far as I'm aware, so the last sentence is for you.... Good Luck...

[LongRanger]

Does the vehicle have a current out-of-state registration now?

Or is the vehicle coming in from out-of-the-country?
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicl...orted-vehicle/


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[Longballa]

Another reason to hate Cali. Get an LLC in Montana and never look back.

[LongRanger]

. . . Would love any advice, resources, or introductions to help me register a 1973, 2.7 RS in California... seen them on the road and at shows but it doesn't seem easy . . .

I'd start by reading the CA DMV web-site --- jus' sayin' . . .



Your vehicle does not need a smog inspection if your:

Gasoline-powered vehicle is a 1975 year model or older (This includes motorcycles and trailers.)




https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicl...g-inspections/





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