A reconstructed vehicle means (Wisconsin statutes 341.268(1)(d)), a motor vehicle of any age which has been substantially altered or modified from original manufacturers’ specifications to such an extent that it no longer resembles the original manufactured vehicle.
An example of a reconstructed vehicle would be a dune buggy or the Oscar Meyer weiner mobile.
A reconstructed vehicle being titled and registered for the first time in Wisconsin requires a safety equipment inspection as stated in Wisconsin Transportation Rule - Trans 149.01(2).
Prior to the inspection being conducted a complete application must be submitted which includes but is not limited to:
- Completed and signed Wisconsin Title & License Plates form MV1 (make a copy for your records)
- original title(s) or certificates of origin for all vehicles used in assembling the reconstructed vehicle
- original bills of sales for all major vehicle equipment as defined in Wisconsin Transportation Rule - Trans 149.02(6)
- must include amount and date of sale
- appropriate fees for tax, title and registration/license plates
Send these items to:
Vehicle Research Unit
PO Box 8070
Madison, WI 53708-8070
Next steps:
- After DMV receives the completed application, DMV will send the owner a letter advising who to contact for a vehicle inspection. This letter will list information the inspector will need.
- The vehicle will be inspected for the required vehicle equipment for the year of the base (chassis) vehicle.
- Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector will return the completed inspection form and copy of letter to the Vehicle Research Unit.
A reconstructed vehicle will be titled as the year in which the vehicle is inspected and passed with a vehicle make of RCON. Additional vehicle information or identifiers may also be included on the title.
Reconstructed vehicles will be issued a Wisconsin assigned vehicle identification number (VIN).