When is a Vehicle Considered a Classic?

foncarelli · 06-13-2006, 08:34 AM

I am curious as to everyones thoughts - My neighbor has always owned "Genuine Classics" in the past and always lived by the 25 Year rule - Is this the standard? He has 3 quotes from insurance companies that consider his 87 Mustang GT a classic - or does it depend on venue? Just Curious

jjtgiants · 06-13-2006, 09:10 AM

That's a good question, and do "special production" vehicles become a classic sooner than mass produced cars?

Rejekt · 06-13-2006, 09:54 AM

Yeah, most clubs go by the 25 year old rule. Antique Automobile Club of America also only recognizes anything over 25 years as a classic.

spike_africa · 06-13-2006, 12:16 PM

classic plate is when a car is 20 years old.

jjtgiants · 06-13-2006, 12:24 PM

so is that regardless of the uniqueness of the car? Or is a "classic" car defined as a unique car that is over 20-25 years old?? Sorry for all the questions, I just wanna know if I have to keep the mach 1 20 years before it's a classic! ha ha ha.

RCTrucker7 · 06-13-2006, 02:34 PM

Well, if it's a vehicle that you want/love/are inspired by/in awe of/dream about at night/etc/etc, then I'd say it's a "classic" the very second you first see it.

spike_africa · 06-13-2006, 02:57 PM

in florida to get the "classic" plate it must be 20 years old and it does not matter what it is.

06-13-2006, 03:31 PM

besides when you get the "classic" plate...A classic car is a car that is not made anymore that everyone wants.

foncarelli · 06-14-2006, 11:47 AM

I didnt know that one of the benefits of registering your car as a classic is that it lowers your insurance.

Veteran Cars: Manufactured before 1903.
Vintage Cars: Manufactured between 1903 and 1933.
Classics Cars: Pre 1973 or at least fifteen years old.

http://www.insurancewide.com/motor_i...tage_cars.html

spike_africa · 06-14-2006, 01:04 PM

other then the cool plate and cheap incs. i dont think there is anything else. My 1954 MG TF has antique plates but the incs is alot more then you would think lol.

I gotta post pics of that thing when its finaly done with its body work.

Teal_Beast · 06-14-2006, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

other then the cool plate and cheap incs. i dont think there is anything else. My 1954 MG TF has antique plates but the incs is alot more then you would think lol.

I gotta post pics of that thing when its finaly done with its body work.

its about time . . . .

GREG@SN95 · 06-14-2006, 06:16 PM

classic =

A car that you rarely see... generally a car that was a dime a dozen or popular in its time but is very hard to find now...

or

A mustang

06-13-2006, 08:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
foncarelli Everyday Im Hustlin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ecorse, Michigan Posts: 3,648	When is a Vehicle Considered a Classic? I am curious as to everyones thoughts - My neighbor has always owned "Genuine Classics" in the past and always lived by the 25 Year rule - Is this the standard? He has 3 quotes from insurance companies that consider his 87 Mustang GT a classic - or does it depend on venue? Just Curious __________________

06-13-2006, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rejekt Banned Forever Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 756	Yeah, most clubs go by the 25 year old rule. Antique Automobile Club of America also only recognizes anything over 25 years as a classic. __________________ 2002 Mineral Grey Mustang GT - Mods - K&N FIPK, SLP Loudmouth Catback, Roush Stage 3 front fascia, Front - 18x9 Rear -18x10 Deep dish black bullitts, Bullitt gas cap, Mach 1000, Grill delete, H&R Super Sport Springs, Maximum Motorsports 4 bolt caster / camber plates. Soon to come - 3.90's

06-13-2006, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,209	classic plate is when a car is 20 years old. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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RCTrucker7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 455	Well, if it's a vehicle that you want/love/are inspired by/in awe of/dream about at night/etc/etc, then I'd say it's a "classic" the very second you first see it. __________________ Go Slow or Go Fast. I really don't care. Just GO! Year & Model: 2005 GT 5 Spd Dyno Numbers: Zero. Dynosaurs are extinct. Quarter Mile Time: It's 25% of the time it takes me to go a full mile. Mods: Installed: SLP LoudMouths Steeda Complete C.A.I. Kit Motive 4.10 Gears SCT X-Cal2 Tune (By American Muscle) Sequential Taillights Next: Hurst Short Throw Shift Kit

06-13-2006, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,209	in florida to get the "classic" plate it must be 20 years old and it does not matter what it is. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

06-13-2006, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,731	That's a good question, and do "special production" vehicles become a classic sooner than mass produced cars?

06-13-2006, 12:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,731	so is that regardless of the uniqueness of the car? Or is a "classic" car defined as a unique car that is over 20-25 years old?? Sorry for all the questions, I just wanna know if I have to keep the mach 1 20 years before it's a classic! ha ha ha.

06-13-2006, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
zigzaggthefag321 Posts: n/a	besides when you get the "classic" plate...A classic car is a car that is not made anymore that everyone wants.

06-14-2006, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
foncarelli Everyday Im Hustlin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ecorse, Michigan Posts: 3,648	I didnt know that one of the benefits of registering your car as a classic is that it lowers your insurance. Veteran Cars: Manufactured before 1903. Vintage Cars: Manufactured between 1903 and 1933. Classics Cars: Pre 1973 or at least fifteen years old. http://www.insurancewide.com/motor_i...tage_cars.html __________________

06-14-2006, 01:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,209	other then the cool plate and cheap incs. i dont think there is anything else. My 1954 MG TF has antique plates but the incs is alot more then you would think lol. I gotta post pics of that thing when its finaly done with its body work. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

06-14-2006, 06:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
GREG@SN95 Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: JACKSON NJ Posts: 4,135	classic = A car that you rarely see... generally a car that was a dime a dozen or popular in its time but is very hard to find now... or A mustang

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