Hi All,
I'm right on the edge of buying a FFR Roadster. I know the guy who helped build it. He's had it for 10 years.

I took a look at the title. It has F5xxx serial number as the VIN number. In IL, we're supposed to apply for an official VIN # when we build a rod or kit. Then they call it "Custom Vehicle".

This one says year-1965, Make- COBRA, NO model name, body style- 2 DOOR.

All that's fine, then it says MILEAGE NOT REQUIRED, **REBUILT** THAT's what bothers me.

Throughout my life, when I've seen that- it means it's been totalled or salvaged, then rebuilt.

More importantly is- no IL dealer could ever sell such a car, and most people I know wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft pole because of the "REBUILT" aspect.

DMV is closed today, but I was going to try to talk to them about it.

I wanted to see if you guys have heard of such a thing, is it just the lay of the land? Does anyone really care if it comes time for ME to part with it later on? Will it be hard to get insurance on? Not sure.

I don't have the build sheet, I don't have the original kit receipt, nor do I have info on the donor engine's car. I don't have anything really other than the title to prove to the DMV that I just didn't find it someplace. It does have current IL Antique Vehicle Licence plate on it.

Thanks if anyone has any thoughts on this.
Tim