BMW 2002 FAQ - registering out-of-state (pre-smog) car in CA

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Date: 7-27-04 08:49 From: diggit Subject: registering out-of-state (pre-smog) car in CA
Any tricks I need to know about registering a '71 car that I'm bringing in from out of state? I seem to recall someone posting that the best way to do it is to "trailer it" into the state, so you can say that it never touched a CA roadway? (and thus avoid having to prove existing smog equipment or something) I searched but couldn't find the post...

registering out-of-state (pre-smog) car in CA - diggit - 7-27-04 08:49
Assuming it is registered in another state - schnell540 - 7-27-04 09:21
Aren't you supposed to have all the original smog equipment in place?(nt) - John N - 7-27-04 09:33
yes, federal law states that all original emissions equip must be inta(nt) - ct -carl - 7-27-04 09:43
Original smog equipment in place... - 2002 - 7-27-04 10:03
It would be a bitch if you did the normal 'performance' enhancements - John N - 7-27-04 10:22
Yes, but a 1974 or older will not be inspected - schnell540 - 7-27-04 10:32
Exactly-'75 & earlier is easy. Smog eqpt missing OK - Andrew - 7-27-04 09:15
I did this with my '70 - DaveB - 7-27-04 10:12
Re: registering out-of-state (pre-smog) car in CA - Mark92131 - 7-27-04 11:36