Restoration And The Law

When considering the acquisition of a project car, you must think about getting the vehicle street-legal. In some jurisdictions you may have trouble obtaining a registration for your vehicle, even after restoration. The current title is the key. For example, in Maryland additional steps are required to obtain a registration for a vehicle with a salvage title. Your project car must pass a state police salvage inspection in addition to the standard safety inspection. That documentation must be presented at the time of registration. And there are additional limitations based on how the vehicle is registered. A vehicle registered as a "street rod" or "historic" is not to be used for general daily transportation.  Special registration may be required based on the age and modifications made to the vehicle.