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Jewellc64:
So I'm thinking of purchasing a legends car to make street legal as a toy. I'm from wa state and know that laws will vary from state to state but in terms of searching for a car should I be looking for on with both a vin and title or would just a vin suffice. Also, obviously it will need to have headlights, tail lights, and turn signals but is there any oddball stuff I may end up needing when I go to register it? Thanks

justfreaky:

--- Quote from: Jewellc64 on April 26, 2017, 08:10:04 am ---So I'm thinking of purchasing a legends car to make street legal as a toy. I'm from wa state and know that laws will vary from state to state but in terms of searching for a car should I be looking for on with both a vin and title or would just a vin suffice. Also, obviously it will need to have headlights, tail lights, and turn signals but is there any oddball stuff I may end up needing when I go to register it? Thanks

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That IS going to be a hard question to answer! The vin and title that may (or may not) come with the purchase of a Legends Car, is only a vin and title registered to the race car through INEX. It has nothing to do with the Department of Motor Vehicles. It only identifies the  car and ownership of the car to the racing organization. Could it help with registration of the vehicle? Possibly. Not sure what the laws are in your state. It may be a proof of origin; As is sometimes needed to title a chopper or some other such project. I am in Montana and know of a single car registered here.  For the most part, they would be registered as a homebuilt or kit car. Keep good records of all your purchases! Everything from purchase of a complete car, roller or chassis to nuts and bolts. Take lots of pics of the build. Not just because I would like to see them :D ...  But, because you can prove the build of the car and approximate cost, or value, of the car. As far as what is required in your state, I do not know. Dennis tells me that an emergency brake is required in Texas. Obviously, mirrors are going to a necessity. There are Lexan windshields available if necessary. Wipers are another story. Depends on the states requirements. We hope to find out more information as to what is required from state to state.

This is a whole new category of cars for our little site here at legendsracer; Just started yesterday. For 10 years, we have been about the racing of these cars. Requests prompted us to venture into the "Street Legal" aspect of these cars.

Thank You for your questions and Welcome to our site!

Steve

El Gringo:
Jewell, I was able to find online what the requirements for the Texas state safety inspection are. From recent experience with a car hauler trailer I lost the title to and have owned for about 25 years, I gained a lot of experience.

 For the title I will have to take the car to the police station where they will check the vin number and put it on a form which will be given to me. Then because insurance is required to get a state inspection sticker, that's next. Then the inspection where I will get a form showing that it passed. Then the County Tax office where they will give me a lot of negative attitude and reasons why they can't give me a title. Be patient and persistent. Hand them the Bill Of Sale where you bought it, the inspection forms from the state and the police department. AND, in Texas you must have proof of the year it was made and the brand. If they still wont give you a title and tags, go to a County Judge, present the paperwork you have and ask for a Court Order, ordering the County to give you title and registration. It gets aggravating and you will want to call them a few names, but it can be done.

justfreaky:
Dennis,

Can you post a link to your states requirements?
I would like to track requirements in each state and post them as a sticky topic.
I think that Texas is a good start for the list.  :D

Thanks,

Steve

El Gringo:
Steve, If there is a link, they have it hid. Absolutely none of the people in the County Tax office, the DMV, nor the Police Department agreed on how to handle the paperwork. On the trailer I went through the same process as I will follow with the Legend. The big hang up on the trailer was Brand and Year and I had to go before the County judge to get that resolved.

I can find the safety inspection requirements and will send them to you. People will need to have the Vin number on the Bill of sale and the year it was made. US Legend told me what year mine was built from the Vin number.

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