Classic Plates??

- I feel really old now.

-Mike

Yeah I have them on my 1994 Impala....... How old do I feel.

Have them on my 91 OCC, and my 87 Lesabre

Well in the great state of Virginia the cars have to be 25 years old to qualify for the antique
plate and then the restrictions kick in.As much as I would like to have an antique plate,the
conditions of use take all the fun out of it so forget it>
Jim Gordon

Here in Ontario vehicles have to be 30+ years to qualify for Historic Vehicle plates, and yes there are restrictions I have a set on one of my G bodies

PA has three sets of tags.

MOTOR VEHICLES
Antique Motor Vehicle - A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition, which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications.

Classic Motor Vehicle - A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured at least 15 years prior to the current year, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition, which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Any classic motor vehicle registered under

USE OF ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC REGISTRATION PLATES
The use of Antique and Classic registration plates is governed by Section 1340 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, which states: “It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorcycle or vehicle with antique and classic registration plates for general daily transportation. Permitted use shall be limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses.” Occasional transportation and similar uses is defined as one day a week. Although buses and trucks are eligible for Antique and Classic registration plates, buses MAY NOT be used to transport passengers and trucks MAY NOT haul cargo.

Antique and Classic registration plates are not available for motorized pedalcycles or motor homes.

DEFINITION OF COLLECTIBLE VEHICLE
A reconstructed or modified motor vehicle substantially modified from the manufacturer’s original specifications and appearances and maintained in a collectible condition as determined by PennDOT.

USE OF COLLECTIBLE REGISTRATION PLATES
The use of collectible plates is governed by Section 1340 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code which states: “It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorcycle or vehicle with antique, classic or collectible registration plates for general daily transportation. Permitted use shall be limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses”. Permitted use is limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses. Occasional transportation and similar uses is defined as one day a week.

These "Early American" plates that CT issues can be gotten for any car 20 years old or older. There's no restrictions on them. The thing that annoys me about these "Early American" plates is you can get them for anything, I lost count of how many toyotas I have seen with these plates.

Antique plates should only be allowed on any US or British car that meets the requirements
for that particular state.I can think of maybe 5 Japanese cars like the Toyota GT2000,Datsun
240Z and both the roadsters and a couple I am sure am forgetting.
IMHO
Jim Gordon

What about those mid 70's Celicas that looked like 3/4 scale 70 Mustangs?

I don't know what FL's laws are on the subject, but I have my special olympics license plate and like it.

Hey Ray did you win anything when you competed in the Special Olmpics?
Just Curious
Jim Gordon

In New Mexico, the Horseless Carriage plates are for vehicles 35+ years old, owned as a collector's item, and used only for exhibition or educational purposes.

No chance that I'll do that.

Although, if I bought that 1971 Eldorado convertible, and only drove it on Sundays, maybe I'd qualify.

Flasheroo wrote:

Antique plates should only be allowed on any US or British car that meets the requirements
for that particular state.I can think of maybe 5 Japanese cars like the Toyota GT2000,Datsun
240Z and both the roadsters and a couple I am sure am forgetting.
IMHO
Jim Gordon

I'd allow it for the VW bug, Citroen 2CV, and the first generation Honda Civic. They were a lot more important to the history of the industry than the sexy fast cars we love.