registering a classic race car.........for the road

[olia]

Hi, i need some advice please.
I have been offered to buy a classic race car from a friend. It is a 60s GT car that was successful in club racing in period. It is soon to be rebuilt using its original components, but i want to register this car for the road.
It has never been road reg, and it has never had a number plate assigned.

I think i can apply to reg the car using a V55/5 form then go to my local dvla office. To prove the car is period i have a letter from the original manufacturer. (it is a low volume car)
what are the chances that i can get the car registered for the road? i dont want it on a 'Q'.
thanks....

[Sam_68]

Could be tricky unless you can provide evidence that enough of its components are original, and were new when first used, to score an age-related plate under the DVLA's points procedures.

I'd also guess that, even if you can prove enough to get an age-related plate, they'll demand that it goes through an IVA test (which could again prove difficult and force a lot of non-original modifications to meet current regs).

Try getting the mods to move this to the Kit Cars forum, where you'll get a lot more knowledgeable response... I'm a bit out of touch with current testing and registration procedures.

[tempus]

Should not be too difficult, as you have documented history an age related plate should be allocated,if time is not too pressing have a word with Mr M. Worthington-Williams and he might sort it for you.Tempus

[olia]

thanks for the info. any contact details for worthington-williams?

[tempus]

This is his e-mail and address http://www.oldbikemart.co.uk/unearthed.htm hope that works,I am more at home with a bean tin and string. Tempus