Originally Posted by
enzo_dj
yeah i could buy another shell its just finding one thats the main problem and if i'm honest i like the sound of 600 quid insurance compared to 5 grand insurance on an original cosworth if i did it on a road shell. plus i get a welded in cage for the same price or around. plus i would get away without running a cat as it would be a q plated car.
On that last bit, your emissions would be relevant to the age of the plate. So if you went for a specific doner car, and re-shelled it, it could remain on the original plate subject to an inspection and your emissions would be relevant to the age of the engine (or original reg) I think. ie post '92 would mean a cat is required. If you Q'd it, (ie used shell and used parts) it would be tested on emissions for the age of the engine once again. If you went the 'new' route with all your parts, to go for a current plate ('61) then it would be tested on emissions regs for the current law, ie like any new car with cat required etc.
Cheers
Iain