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Considering the costs of the cars, if you bought one and had a nightmare with emissions on the car, a little info could have avoided that.
I know that my '73 was made an exception to having an air pump as required equipment for '73 California. That was for Ford's benefit, not mine.
However, that didn't make it an exception to have to pass the test.
There is no way the car would pass the test without the air pump under the CA numbers.
I know a guy that runs a "service" for private owners to get the owners cars through CT emissions.
His base fee is $5000.
I'm just trying to forewarn a new buyer.
In NY, there is no way an imported Pantera subject to emissions testing will get through.
This is essentially limited to the lower 5 counties in NY. We use the California test, numbers, and equipment requirements.
Save yourself the heartache. Don't buy a car that is subject to the testing.
Do what you please but remember that I warned you.