No It is not plated, I have Japanese Export certificate and DOT /EPA release papers on the way (customs take their own sweet time to sign and stamp them, at least they released the trucks in 3 days though) .I just imported it and cleared customs last week (landed on Aug 1st and Cleared customs Aug 4th), It is Manufactured 04/1991, hence was imported Legally as a DOT and EPA exempt vehicle (all applicable Duty and other charges paid), I am waiting for DOT exemption form HS-7 (25 year old) and EPA Exemption form 3520-1 (21 year old) to be stamped and released by the CBP Customs in Long Beach, My broker estimates EOW or middle of next week they should get them, and I have the Japanese Export Certificate / Title. once you have these 2 forms and the Export Certificate/title it can be registered and apply for a title in any State. however, California Bureaucracy has a Direct Import restriction.