California registration transfer from out of state, Inspection needed? Smog? Options

[Andyrew]

So Im looking at a 74 914 and its currently registered out of state, What will it take to get it registered in CA? Will I need to take it for an inspection? Will I have to get it smogged?

Thanks guys.
Andrew

[Tom_T]

IIRC - if they look at it & it looks stock & all original - then it remains exempt form a smog test, so carbs, etc. could loose your pre-75 smog exemption - IF thye know the difference when inspecting. They're also looking to make sure all of the required lights, signals, brakes, seat belts, etc. are there.

If it's currently reg. out of CA, then it should be accessible by DMV, & if it was at a prior time reg. in CA, then they may just have records back to when it was first registered in CA (new sale reg.?) in their data base.

Otherwise - it's usually pretty straight forward. There are several other topics in both the Garage & Orig & History Forums on this question of yours - so basically read through anything to do with DMV, since folks post their various experiences within them - even if a bit off the original topic! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Assuming it was originally or previously a CA car, & if you happen to get a hold of the original CA blue plates for your 74 somehow (plate # should show on older reg. cards - if you need to track them down) - then you may want to look at this post I did awhile back on how to get your old plates reassigned to the car.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=2&t=104349

Here's DMV website:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

Another thought - everyone's experience seems to vary, & some DMV employees & offices are better or worse than others, so be persistent & willing to try other DMV's & people to get what you need.

Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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