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Before moving out of state, I must have brought 2 dozen kit cars through the process, a dozen of them mine, and the rest helping out friends. After my 2nd one going through the same year, the inspectors got to know me, and my slightly anal attention to the tiny details. Even allowed me to stay inside with the car during the inspections after that. Only once did they find something I missed (mounting clip for the brake line vibrated loose, the clip was there, but the stainless steel screw that was holding it in place was gone. Over the course of 5 more years, they never let me forget this. Since we moved out prior to Sandy, I can't say I've ever had direct contact with anyone in Asbury Park. Might want to reach out to some of the Factory Five (thefactoryfiveforum dot com) guys to hear their thoughts on the process these days. Bill S.

As Croc has stated, start by calling the special titles division on State Street in Trenton 609-292-6500- ext 5064 and ask for the "kit car package", follow the package carefully, and you'll be good to go, and emissions exempt. Sadly, the Morristown, NJ special inspection station was wiped out by Hurricane Sandy, so you are stuck going to Asbury Park, which I've been told, can be hit and miss with approvals depending on what type of day the inspector assigned to your car is having. Yes, really. Bill S.

Has the car been previously registered or titled in another state, or always run on the MSO and perhaps a dealer plate? Bill S.

I'm almost ready for it, but can guarantee "you" won't be getting it back once it's done Bill S.

I've spoken with him elsewhere online, he had an issue with the shop he choose and very recently rescued the car and as much parts as he could find from their clutches. Bill S.

30X50 to compensate for the 16x19 converted carport on the house we are renovating as our "forever home". Hoping to be in it by Jan/Feb 2024. Just 2 miles away from our current home. Right time, right place. Yet, I still question my sanity. We are just a few miles off RT85 near the Michelin Corporate building......Let us know, would love to see the Lola up close and in person. Bill S.

You find you way down this way, let me know, you are always welcome. Plus, the new digs might be finished by then

Bruce, Not only worked on, but personally owned, hundreds of convertibles over the years, as I was afflicted with the "grass is always greener" virus.....If I had red, and saw a BRG, I needed to sell the red and buy the BRG. Same goes for drivetrains, if I had a BB, I wanted a SB, and vice versa. AC vs no AC, etc and so forth.....It really got out of control in the mid 90's to mid 2K's, when my local Mustang club used to joke "there is Bill's mustang of the week".....LOL Personally these days, Cobra wise, I'd prefer a Kirkham 289 FIA, David keeps tempting me, but has not found anything on the secondary market to tempt me, yet....Of course, if a 289 FIA SPF came up in the right color combination, I'd consider buying it as a garage mate for my current ERA 289 FIA. Then again, I'm watching for the right SV to possible join my current stable once the garage/house gut is finished in Jan/Feb 2024. The virus is still hidden within me, just itching to get out..... Buy, build, buy, build, buy, build....AAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH Bill S.

A good litmus of the GT40 replica market will be this SPF built by Olthoff https://bringatrailer.com/listing/superformance-gt40-mkii-3/ Bill S.

Can you explain why there are so many Backdrafts that get sold early on in their ownership. or why some get sold, then resold, and resold again in a short time period? I'm not picking on you, or the other owners, just asking a question based on what I see in a market I've been tracking for 30+ years. It's a nice car, and 95% do not have issues when new, but they are not the beat all of Cobra replicas, sometimes you get locked in with your choice, and steer others towards that because it fit your wants and needs, so you believe it is that way for everyone. As for a cobra replica itself, just like a later model Caterham 7, most educated buyers these days want a Cobra replica that is a close duplicate to the original. Some will make poor choices (CMC, B&B, Excalibur, West Coast for instance), others will do their homework, and not be taken in by brand loyalty, or slick advertising. If they are truly smart, they will get together with a local club, where the owners and their choices can be seen across the board, and side by side, then make their own decision. As for me, I've personally owned and raced FFR, Contemporary, ERA, Unique, a partial Kirkham (1/2 owner for a time), and have had the pleasure of driving many originals over the years.....Having only worked on two Backdrafts, but not driven on the street or the track, I cannot tell the nuances of them in that way, but I can tell you that parking them next to an original, you'll notice right away how different those previously mentioned liberties are. https://www.erareplicas.com/427/profiles/index.htm The page is a good representation of profiles, if you like, you can submit a shot of your Backdraft and they can add it to the page. Again, just a matter of opinion. Here is wishing you well. Bill S.

A cobra will not be to your liking, it's loud, has no AC, nor power accessories of any kind. Sure you can get a top, heater, wipers, but the top works poorly and leaks water on your left knee, the wipers are smaller than those on the "7", and the heater may keep your toes warm, but the engine will keep your driving shoes soft from the radiant heat thrown off. Superformance makes a nice car (buy a chassis above #1300), Backdraft is not even close in shape, or in quality,( just look at how many are for sale after a very short ownership, then ask yourself why). Look at ERA as well, but expect your budget to not be enough as they will usually sell in the 69-85K range, or higher). As for the GT40's, figure you'll really need to stretch your budget, as a good quality, but not show car GT40 replica will start at 135K, better ones are above 200K. Have you looked at an older Porsche Boxster? The "S" is the better choice, but you need to make certain you have receipts proving the RMS and IMS bearing where changed out.....2001-2006 are in the $16,000-$30,000 range. Rust free is the only way to buy one, on this, there are no inexpensive ways to fix rust on them. Miatas, 2006-2014 "NC" can be had under 20K, some even have had their 2.0L motors swapped out for 2.5L Ford Duratec motors. Have questions on the Cobras, I'm your guy as I wrote the Faq on how to buy, and how to sell a used Cobra (found on the cobra forums)..... Bill S.

They may be updating their systems, and have a coding glitch, I'd give it a week or two and try your approaches again, unless you got a specific message like "we see you are using "xxxx" and have blocked your usage" or something along those lines. I've had this occur in the past (Seamonkey, Edge, Firefox, Safari), and eventually they work themselves out, some take days, some weeks, some even months before their next update fixes the issues on the backend. Just saying Bill S.

Haven't we discussed the green S1 in DC before. Pictures look awful familiar, no longer covered in dust. https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1969-superformance-s1-roadster-638198 Bill S.

Mine was at VIR quite a few years ago, friend decided to play a practical joke on me by removing the steering wheel and stashing it in his truck.....His wife then decided to go off site to a winery nearby.....Three hours later rolled back in with my steering wheel still in the back of the truck.......Yes, really. Bill S.

Take the key with you. In addition, if you have a removable steering wheel, you might want to take that as well, or someone you know might walk off with it as a prank. Bill S.

Right place, right time, saw it hit when I first logged in and posted it here. Bill PS: Besides, inside information would only work if I could get them to block all the other bidders for the last two minutes of the auction(s)

Nice looking Super Seven on BAT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/caterham-super-seven-4/

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I affectionately use "SWMBO" online when speaking about my wife At this time, she is getting a new kitchen and master bath, for me, I'm waiting for the architectural board of the HOA to approve the blueprints for a new 30x50 garage addition. With 4 convertibles squeezed into our current 2 car garage (Rick can confirm), the thought of attempting to squeeze a 5th inside, even a SV Caterham, does have certain logistical challenges until the new garage is approved, then built. If not this one, now, there will be others to review down the road. Bill S.

Don't tell my wife

If it was an SV, I would have never sold it...The new owner will be quite happy with it, especially given their location. Bill S.

Great car, congratulations. Bill S.

I believe the car in question is either in Ridgewood, Maywood, or Haworth, having had friends ask me about similar sightings recently. Bill S.

I'm thinking for all hard-lines, I remember buying them from a race shop in NJ by the box. For all I know, I might even have a few left in my toolbox today Bill S.