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My 712 buyer in California was asking me about what's involved in registering a 1974 vintage vehicle in the state of California. Specifically, he's wondering about the items are that are or are not required to register a vehicle during a safety inspection.

In Texas, the only items that a safety inspection calls for are working headlights, turn signals, brakes, windshield wipers and hazard lights. There is no emission test.

How does this work in California?

A 1974 won't need anything but the title and a bill of sale. The inspection is only a VIN verification.
With the above, Auto Club can do the transfer.

Always the best time to ask and start to investigate something like this - after purchased.
I always find it amazing but I guess the new owner did not have time to look into before he bought

He's had other old cars so he sispected this was the case but is looking for confirmation.

Fair enough
Best to triple check anyways!