The Register description of these two cars (the continuous history car and the 2003 replica) appears earlier in this string. The facts are not disputed.
As regards car identity (the VIN, e.g. COB 6036) the Register and most European legislative domains (including HMG, using the DVLA as its agent) operate as follows:
The use made of a discarded chassis is not relevant to (a) the identity (VIN) of the car from which it was discarded and (b) the identity of the car into which it may eventually be incorporated, if used again – see, for example, 6040, 6042, 6115/6130, 2131 etc. Registration authorities and registrars can only act on information received. It would appear doubtful that the DVLA was advised of 6036’s existence in Germany. Were 6036 to be repatriated, the DVLA might well act as they have when other originals, having had their identity assumed elsewhere, are then repatriated. Repairs to a car do not require the original manufacturer’s permission. Likewise, the construction of a replica (regardless of its maker or VIN) does not need any form of ‘permission’. Any manufacturer or licensee believing that rights have been infringed has remedy in civil law.
If anyone wants to propose a Register change or a change to registry principles (eg vehicle categorisation) I’m very happy to hear from them.