What about the cars that EvolutionImports.net sells? They say they are 'legal'
Evolution Imports cars are NOT inspected by the NHTSA and EPA. The car are shipped to port everglades. You decide to buy it, the car is shipped to the Bahamas (or somewhere out there) and dismantled. The car is shipped back into the USA as parts in multiple containers. You purchase the 'parts' from Evolution Imports. (Note, evolution imports is DONE at this point. They just sold you parts!). You than contract a shop in orlando to re-assemble the car. After the car is re-assembled, you take the 'de-registration certificate' to a title company and they title and register the vehicle. After it is titled, you apply for a replacement VIN. The FLORIDA DMV than issues a 'replacement VIN'. Voila. The car has a florida plate and 'appears' legal.
Florida law 'assumes' the car entered legally, they do not ask for proof. This does not mean it is legal though. Federal Laws 'trump' state laws. The fact is, the car does not meet federal laws. The fact that 'evolution imports' just sold you parts keeps them from any liability in the issue, leaving the liability on you.
Also....feel free to call the EPA or DOT yourself. If it is perfectly legal, than there should be nothing to worry about, right?
NHTSA: 202-366-5291 or 202-366-5323
EPA: 734-214-4100
I personally do not care what you do, it's your option. I only choose to inform you that you may be commiting multiple federal felonies, and that the peneties can be steep.
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