Interpretation ID: nht91-2.41

DATE: March 20, 1991

FROM: H. Hurley Haywood -- Vice President, Brumos Motor Cars, Inc.

TO: Chief Consul -- U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 4-8-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to H. Hurley Haywood (A37; Part 591)

TEXT:

A company in England would like information regarding the sale of a very limited number of specially built cars in the U.S. All component parts, i.e.; engine, suspension, gear box would be manufactured by Porsche. The chassis would be a carbon fiber 962 racing tub with hand built body.

The car could be built completely in England or shipped to the U.S. as a kit car and assembled here.

The company would like information regarding low-volume manufacturers exemptions from certain DOT regulations, emmissions, passive restraints, bumper height, and all other pertinent information regarding manufacturing and sale of vehicles in the U.S.

Thank you for your cooperation.