[quote=FlyerInHi]I haven’t done it lately, but I think you can register a non-california compliant car provided it’s x months old and already registered in another state. Not sure how many months.[/quote]
Not compliant in which way? It must have original emissions controls for Federal, or if aftermarket parts – parts must be CARB compliant. You need to keep all the paperwork from when the parts have been bought because the records at the Referee are not as complete at they should be. If the vehicle is pre 1976, rules are diff.