My guess is the DMV wont let you register with a dealer plate
Found National Guard plate which may work, if you're into that - 1982 Virginia National Guard License Plate low number | eBay
The plate has to be the year of the car - registration stickers don't matter, but the plate year does.
For example, on my '62 Porsche my plates have 1962 stamped on it - no issues registering at DMV. For my '78 FJ I tried to use some old plates that my parents had from the 90's and the DMV...
I would recommend looking at Easterns.com - they have locations in both MD and VA and will transfer cars to any location for free (for a test drive or for sale) and then will obviously title in MD. They're probably the largest pre-owned dealer in the DC area; I personally work with them from a...
Yes, to the antique plate. Did this with my '62 Porsche and it really adds to the character. Tried to with the FJ but didn't look hard enough at the time to register.
I'm also in Alexandria so will have to meet up once you get the vehicle into town...look forward to seeing it.
Thanks for the feedback, guys.
I've inquired about the title/proper importation. It is titled as an Antique in VA which probably makes titling it easier.
Smog/Emissions shouldn't be an issue as I understand any car that is 25 years or older in the State of Virginia doesn't need emissions test...
Those are the only pics I have, I looked at the truck early this afternoon and everything appears to be original and intact. It is originally from S. America, so it's in Kilometers and KPH, but besides that it looks good.
I'm familiar with the basics as to what to look for, both the driver and...
Hi Guys-
Fingers crossed I'm about to be a "real" member and actually own an FJ40. There's one that I'm looking at and I've driven it/inspected it but I'm still somewhat of a novice.
Is anyone in the Springfield/Annandale/Alexandria/Woodbridge area able to look over an FJ40 as a...