The new procedure for obtaining a chassis number is as follows : right a short letter explaining that you are building an amateur built kit car, and ask them to issue you with a chassis number for a Haynes Roadster kit car. This is the latest procedure, I put a post up about this a few weeks ago but can't find the post sorry, so write to
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1ZZ
Or ring 01792 782069. This number puts you straight through to a real person !!!!!! Ask for Donna Kennet, and she is the kit car lady, & will answer all questions no problem. I hope this helps !