1976 Is it a 49 state or Cali car? Options

[gnomefabtech]

Car came from Nevada but I can't tell if it was originally a California car. It still has injection but doesn't have a cat or smog pump. Doesn't look like it ever had either but I'm wondering since I'm going to try and register it here in California. Thanks in advance!!

Here is the Vin:

[wonkipop]

@JeffBowlsby and others unfortunate to own 76 in california.

i found the CARB executive orders on the 76 after another search.
it was under VW (not porsche). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

1976






will be what CARB would be using to determine original emission equipment fitment.

comments.
the executive order is laced with a series of conditions.
all beginnng with "be it further resolved".
note about only valid on vehicles produced up to 31 DEC 1975.
the inclusion of
1. Replacement of CAT at 30,000 mi.
2. Inspection of EGR at 30,000 mi.


1975 for reference.







i've never been able to find the USEPA records to see just how they were certifying cars.
suspect they have been transferred to US govt. national archives.
may not be digitized.