This link to the Ca DMV says that 1975 and older are exempt. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm This one says 1973 and older are exempt. http://www.bar.ca.gov/80_BARResources/02_SmogCheck/Used_Vehicle_Smog_Equip_Req.html AFAIK, it's still 1975 and older. John