When exactly is a vehicle considered historic and what are the advantages/disadvantages of having historic tags?
When exactly is a vehicle considered historic and what are the advantages/disadvantages of having historic tags?
Varies by state.
I think its passage of time--25 years & you qualify. The historic plates are cheaper, but only allow you to go to shows, car events & get the car serviced. Amazing how much service you might need when driving on historic plates.
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As I stated, it varies by state. In North Carolina the threshold is 35 years. There is no (known to me) advantage in having an antique vehicle plate. It must be renewed each year at full cost. it provides no known perks. In Virginia, it is 25 years, and has a one time fee. It is permanent. However, there are restrictions as to vehicle useage. I have no specific information on other states.
Here's the scoop for Maryland .... 20 years old, no substantial modifications, and cannot be used for daily use ... just for car shows, parades, club activities, etc.
Historic:
To qualify as a historic vehicle, your vehicle must not have been substantially altered, remodeled, or remanufactured from its original construction, and must be 20 model years or older.
A historic vehicle 60 years or older may obtain a one-time, permanent, non-transferable registration. This vehicle registration does not qualify for specialty plates.
Vehicles classified as historic certifies the vehicle will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation and similar uses. The vehicle owner further certifies the vehicle will not be used for general daily transportation or primarily for the transportation of passenngers or property on highways. You will need to fill out the Application for Historic or Street Rod Registration (form # VR-096).
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Maryland used to be a 25 years old vehicle for "Historic" classification.
They changed it a few years ago to only 20 years old.
You also are exempt from emissions testing in Maryland....
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25 years in NJ for QQ plates(historic). Limited use and with the QQ plate you can qualify for cheap insurance. Buddy of mine has a 65 Chevy p-up and pays like 150 bucks a year. In NJ 150 is really cheap insurance.
30 years for Florida, one-time registration.
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Thanks for the input. Just wondering when the 20 year mark started, from build date or what?
Last edited by fastblackmerc; 07-18-2010 at 04:42 AM.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
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#67 of 328
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Black Pearl "Aarrrrr Type"
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(365 HP, 350 TQ)
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since April '04
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Some states (Ohio included) have "collector" plates which does not limit based on age, but on collectibility.
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