HI folks!
Well, my '86 Spider Veloce is refusing to pass emissions this time around here in NJ. It has always passed without a problem (ie, way below limits), but it is not getting the job done this year, and I'm a few years away from qualifying for HIstoric Car status (need to be 25).
Anyway, after failing 3 times (I've replaced gaskets, filters, O2 sensor, and used chemicals), the inspection folks finally tipped me off to "Collector Vehicle Status" here in NJ. Qualifications are a car less than 25 (because then it needs to go for HIstoric plates), no more than 3k miles per year (no problem, I probably don't even put 1k on her), and (here is the catch) proof from "the manufacturer, a recognized car club [on letterhead], or collector organizations that the vehicle was issued in a limited edition quantity or that a limited quantity of the original production run remains."
Now, of course, they don't give specific numbers here. Hell, we all know this was produced in far less numbers than, say, an Accord. But, anyway, I was hoping to hear of someone who has gone through this OR just ideas in general of what my next step should be to obtain this "proof."
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
Well, my '86 Spider Veloce is refusing to pass emissions this time around here in NJ. It has always passed without a problem (ie, way below limits), but it is not getting the job done this year, and I'm a few years away from qualifying for HIstoric Car status (need to be 25).
Anyway, after failing 3 times (I've replaced gaskets, filters, O2 sensor, and used chemicals), the inspection folks finally tipped me off to "Collector Vehicle Status" here in NJ. Qualifications are a car less than 25 (because then it needs to go for HIstoric plates), no more than 3k miles per year (no problem, I probably don't even put 1k on her), and (here is the catch) proof from "the manufacturer, a recognized car club [on letterhead], or collector organizations that the vehicle was issued in a limited edition quantity or that a limited quantity of the original production run remains."
Now, of course, they don't give specific numbers here. Hell, we all know this was produced in far less numbers than, say, an Accord. But, anyway, I was hoping to hear of someone who has gone through this OR just ideas in general of what my next step should be to obtain this "proof."
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!