I bought a '71 Superbeetle for $200. that had been sitting for 3 years. I cleaned out the gas tank, put in a new battery, points and plugs and it fired right up. It runs a bit rough but it runs.
The woman I bought the bug from brought in an Empi 'silicone wires red copper' (that's what the label says) plug wires and Compu-Fire Electronic ignition system that were bought for the car but never installed. Both parts boxes have the following: "Legal only for racing vehicles whch may never be used upon the highway. Not applicable or intended for street or highway use"

Huh? WTF - is this for real and, if so, why would this be true?
I'm not concerned about getting a ticket but just curious.