classic plates

82 GT · 01-15-2002, 11:19 PM

I figured I would place this question in this forum because you guys would most likely know the answer.
How old does a car have to be to get classic plates? Is it 20 or 25 years? I want to get classic plates for my '82 GT if it's old enough yet.

PKRWUD · 01-16-2002, 03:42 AM

You need to check with the DMV for the state you'll be driving it in. Each state decides for itself, so there are not uniform ages everywhere. It's a state to state thing. In fact, at last count, I believe that 9 states don't have any kind of special plate for older vehicles at all.

Take care,
-Chris

7DMACH1 · 01-16-2002, 11:26 AM

I don't think it's old enough yet plus a Classic Plate is supposed to be on a stock vehicle. I have a PA. Collectable Vehicle plate on my 86 Capri 5.0. Your car must be modified and be in show condition. You have to get a reconstruted title. This will exempt you from emissions test and is a permanate plate like a classic. Check with a tag place about it. RAY

Brian Browning · 01-16-2002, 03:10 PM

Its 25 years in MS. All you have to do here is show the title at the DMV. Plus, once you have 'em you never have to renew. Its really cool.

82 GT · 01-16-2002, 03:56 PM

What's the DMV going to do...ask me to see the car to see what kind of condition it's in?
Show condition for some people isn't show condition for others. How would that be decided?
I'm not trying to be a smart *** but I'm just curious.

7DMACH1 · 01-16-2002, 04:33 PM

You have to send pictures of the engine compatment, the interior, the undercarraige, and exterior front, back, and both sides. You must send all the reciepts for the parts you used to modify it. If you bought the parts used you must have reciepts that have the vin number that of the vehicle that the parts came off. You have to right in detail everything that is modified on the car. You have to take the car to a state inspection mechanic and have him sign and put his inspection license number on all the pictures and inspect the vehicle to insure all the modifications are done correct and are safe. This is what I had to do to get the Collectable Vehicle Plate. I sent $10,600.00 worth of reciepts and everything else they asked for and I had my tag in about three weeks. It was a one time charge of $65.00 and you never have to renew it. RAy

PKRWUD · 01-17-2002, 09:35 PM

hehe, you asked!

82 GT · 01-17-2002, 10:34 PM

Well..there goes that idea!!
Damn!!.......That sucks!!
My '82 is in very good condition considering it's age but no where near mint condition. I 've had the car since 1990 and never thought I would end up keeping her for all these years. The problem is I don't have all the documentation of all the stuff I did to it or half the receipts.
In other words, I would have to completly restore the car and log all the work I did....correct?
Oh well, there's always my '88GT that's bone stock and garaged kept. All I need is the year 2013 to roll around!!
Counting down 11 years!!!

Gearhead999 · 01-19-2002, 04:47 AM

In Florida I'm pretty sure it is 20 years. You can go to the auto flea market and purchase an old Florida plate from one of the vendors. The plate has to be the same year as the car. Then you can apply to the state to have that plate on your car.

You can't restore the plate, so they say. In about a month you get the year sticker for the older plate and you can put it on the car. It has to be renewed yearly just like a normal plate. You also have to turn in any "modern" plate that you had on your ride.

I have a 68 Florida plate on my 68 Mustang. Looks good and I get alot of questions about it.

pntrbil · 01-19-2002, 10:43 AM

Here in CA when you're putting an older vehicle back on the road they'll let you keep the original plate and I'm glad because I still have mine.

No classic status that I know of tho. Pay your fees every year just like everybody else.

01-15-2002, 11:19 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	classic plates I figured I would place this question in this forum because you guys would most likely know the answer. How old does a car have to be to get classic plates? Is it 20 or 25 years? I want to get classic plates for my '82 GT if it's old enough yet. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

01-16-2002, 03:42 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You need to check with the DMV for the state you'll be driving it in. Each state decides for itself, so there are not uniform ages everywhere. It's a state to state thing. In fact, at last count, I believe that 9 states don't have any kind of special plate for older vehicles at all. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-16-2002, 11:26 AM	#3
7DMACH1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: PHILA. PA USA Posts: 469	I don't think it's old enough yet plus a Classic Plate is supposed to be on a stock vehicle. I have a PA. Collectable Vehicle plate on my 86 Capri 5.0. Your car must be modified and be in show condition. You have to get a reconstruted title. This will exempt you from emissions test and is a permanate plate like a classic. Check with a tag place about it. RAY __________________ Your Way Network VIDEOS www.yourwayvideo.com

01-16-2002, 03:10 PM	#4
Brian Browning Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS, USA Posts: 86	Its 25 years in MS. All you have to do here is show the title at the DMV. Plus, once you have 'em you never have to renew. Its really cool. __________________ 65 convertible, bench seat, '66 289 Hi Po motor, 351 heads, headers, duals, shelby intake, petronix, 4 speed top loader, 389 rear, road demon

01-16-2002, 03:56 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	What's the DMV going to do...ask me to see the car to see what kind of condition it's in? Show condition for some people isn't show condition for others. How would that be decided? I'm not trying to be a smart *** but I'm just curious. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

01-16-2002, 04:33 PM	#6
7DMACH1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: PHILA. PA USA Posts: 469	You have to send pictures of the engine compatment, the interior, the undercarraige, and exterior front, back, and both sides. You must send all the reciepts for the parts you used to modify it. If you bought the parts used you must have reciepts that have the vin number that of the vehicle that the parts came off. You have to right in detail everything that is modified on the car. You have to take the car to a state inspection mechanic and have him sign and put his inspection license number on all the pictures and inspect the vehicle to insure all the modifications are done correct and are safe. This is what I had to do to get the Collectable Vehicle Plate. I sent $10,600.00 worth of reciepts and everything else they asked for and I had my tag in about three weeks. It was a one time charge of $65.00 and you never have to renew it. RAy __________________ Your Way Network VIDEOS www.yourwayvideo.com

01-17-2002, 09:35 PM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	hehe, you asked! __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-17-2002, 10:34 PM	#8
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Well..there goes that idea!! Damn!!.......That sucks!! My '82 is in very good condition considering it's age but no where near mint condition. I 've had the car since 1990 and never thought I would end up keeping her for all these years. The problem is I don't have all the documentation of all the stuff I did to it or half the receipts. In other words, I would have to completly restore the car and log all the work I did....correct? Oh well, there's always my '88GT that's bone stock and garaged kept. All I need is the year 2013 to roll around!! Counting down 11 years!!! __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

01-19-2002, 04:47 AM	#9
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	In Florida I'm pretty sure it is 20 years. You can go to the auto flea market and purchase an old Florida plate from one of the vendors. The plate has to be the same year as the car. Then you can apply to the state to have that plate on your car. You can't restore the plate, so they say. In about a month you get the year sticker for the older plate and you can put it on the car. It has to be renewed yearly just like a normal plate. You also have to turn in any "modern" plate that you had on your ride. I have a 68 Florida plate on my 68 Mustang. Looks good and I get alot of questions about it. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

01-19-2002, 10:43 AM	#10
pntrbil Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 19	Here in CA when you're putting an older vehicle back on the road they'll let you keep the original plate and I'm glad because I still have mine. No classic status that I know of tho. Pay your fees every year just like everybody else.

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