550 Spyder Replica Wanted

@Lane Anderson. What I’ve found when re-registering my Speedster is that all 50 states and PR share DMV info pretty seamlessly so it’s easy for them to cross-reference a lot of info, but, as Carey mentioned, each state can issue their unique VIN and be recognized by all other states.  SC’s VIN starts with “SC” and Massachusetts with “MA”.   You seldom see those VINs because they’re only assigned to special cases like replicas or some Hot Rods so there aren’t many.  

Does anyone have a Spyder within a couple of hours of Cape Coral, FL that would allow me to come and see if I can get in and out and fit?

Thanks,

Martin

@Robert M posted:

California DMV, and probably every state’s DMV system, has no use for the serial numbers on Special Construction Vehicles. When registered they are issued a VIN or a unique number that meets that state’s requirements.

Maryland doesn't use the serial number but my car's VIN is, in fact, the serial number. It is also registered as a 1955 Beck Spyder.

@Lane Anderson posted:

In SC they use the chassis number supplied by the builder so I think there would be a problem, but only if the dip Lucy numbers were both registered in the state.  I doubt that the states talk to each other, hence the lack of an issue to date.

I’m pretty sure that by now most states are connected to the DoT database. It’s what prevents you from registering a <25 year old ROW car. The nice lady at the DMV enters the VIN and it kicks it out as non-compliant.

Now whether that same database would recognize a duplicate VIN (without the original being reported as stolen) I haven’t a clue.