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j3pz 01-16-2006 06:35 PM

almost a classic
 
how old does a car have to be to be considered a classic? i heard it was like 20yrs but that seems kinda young still. just wondering cause some of these cars' birthdays are coming up.

HpLover101 01-16-2006 07:06 PM

if im not mistaking i know its either 21 or 25 years

joel w 01-16-2006 07:25 PM

depends on your location i think? found this though...

Legally, most states have time-based rules for the definition of "classic" for purposes such as antique vehicle registration; for example, Pennsylvania defines it as "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."
More common usage fundamentally equates Classic car with the definition of antique car as used by the Antique Automobile Club of America, who define an Antique car as one over 25 years old. Thus, popular usage is that any car over 25 years old can be called a 'classic car'.

25 years is generally considered a good cut-off age for such terms because it's extremely rare for a vehicle that old to still be owned or used without special consideration for its classic status - by 25 years old, a car will have exceeded its design life by some considerable margin, 10-15 years being the norm barring accidental loss. It will probably need significant maintenance to keep running, and many parts will be hard to obtain through the usual channels. Thus, a non-enthusiast will sensibly conclude that it is not feasible to continue using a car that old for regular driving.

RedSupra87 01-17-2006 04:34 AM

how old ?
 
I think its 25 years.

KingDiamond 02-12-2006 12:27 PM

Classic
 
I guess it varies state to state, I'm always confused though, cause even in my own state it doesn't seem like anyone has a right answer. I'll just go with the 25 year rule.

supra_91 03-07-2006 02:52 PM

supras being considered as "classics" is kind of weird

dcrusupra 03-07-2006 07:28 PM

According to State Farm, I can get a classic car plate and insurance right now, which I think I'll do pretty soon.


This isnt my car but it's from another forum

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...a/e0cebdab.jpg


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