Cboulderer

Windscreen seemed to be a must. I did not ask about the windscreen specifically, but he mentioned that it would be checked. Regarding the Lotus seven- I mentioned the title having them make as 57 Lotus 57. The gentleman I spoke with on the phone later referenced this as the “vehicle you were attempting to replicate“ The folks at the inspection office I spoke with all, seem to be generally familiar with the Caterhams.

Just called them about the padded dash. “Given the year our cars replicate, an unpadded should not be a problem.” ” If padding is applied, the quality/thickness is not tested.” “Padded visors are required during inspection.”

Paperwork is on the way. I spoke with a gentleman named Mike, who I like to think is Dan’s even more easy going officemate. Regarding the 57 Lotus angle, the car does indeed have this designation on the current title. If anyone can confirm if this is some manner of golden ticket, please do chime in. @Vovchandrwe’re about an hour apart. No doubt close enough to help each other out.

@Vovchandr, thanks for your continued support. Can you speak more to the title having the model designation of a 57 Lotus? I’m in Ulster county, a bit south of Albany.

Thanks very much for all your input folks. @Vovchandr it has a title, and is a 2013 build. It also has an OBD2 port though I’m not sure exactly what the computer would read out. So in summary, there are indeed (at least) two paths- 1. Attempt to register it at a “local” DMV just as one would a regular vehicle. Potential downside being difficulty with inspection. 2. Go through the Specialty/Homebuilt vehicle division of DMV which appears to be a bit of a headache upfront, but no future concern with inspections. I’m generally one to defer gratification, so I may very well just go directly to option 2. That said, I’m happy to have somebody talk me out of that, or suggest another alternative. Either way thanks again to those who’ve chimed in so far.

Hi All, In the process of purchasing a used Caterham and bringing it into NYS. The car has a full VIN, is registered as model 57 lotus, and passes smog/inspection in its current state. My local DMV said that as long as it has a VIN and Title it can be registered in the same manner as any vehicle. Resistant to good news, I called a second office and was told the opposite. That despite it already having a VIN number, a new custom homebuilt vehicle application would need to be filed. The vehicle would also need several stages of inspection and vetting in order to register it. Has this been the experience for those that have purchased an assembled vehicle from out of state as well? Very willing to jump through whatever requisite hoops are necessary, but would love to hear others experiences.

Just sent you a pm with my contact info. I’m new to the forum so I hope it went through.