Norm's Coupe Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) ................ Edited September 7, 2009 by Norm's Coupe Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 Norm; I am glad I am not as old as you:D Quote
Don Jordan Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 This is a good question - where exactly do you draw the line? What year is an antique? or a classic? I joined the Vintage Chevrolet Club when the years for the cars were (I don't remember exactly) I think from about 28 - 48. I joined in 69. Now a car just has to be 20 years old to get in. I've got underwear 20 years old... I always felt that right after the war was a good cut off date but then a 55 or 56 anything was too cool. I'm not sure I buy into a car from the 80s being "classic". just my 2 cents. Quote
Young Ed Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 MN is 25 years old for collector plates. I chuckled last fall when I saw a civic with collector plates on it. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 Norm, what if your car was a classic at the very beginning due to the performance and limited production (less than 7500 in a 4 year run..consider three distinct Marks for that car in the 4 years)..now combine that with the fact it is now 43 years old well over the antique status..one of mine was built within the first 300 cars..the second is next series and again numbered less than 300 in that lineup..neither year saw 2000 cars made... Quote
randroid Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 Don, Your 25-year-old skivvies may not be classic but I'll bet some of those hash marks bring back a memory or two. -Randy Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 Some people say the car has to be older than they are for example. I guess my car does not qualify as I am older than my car. Bad part is my car runs better than I do:rolleyes: Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 have special insurance..got special antique plate at no extra charge my state..then when YOM went into effect I got a YOM plate that is activated by the state at no charge..our govenor as I understand it is also a antique car buff.. Quote
desoto1939 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 I looked up in the PA regristration code and found the following information for an Antique vs a Classic registration. I guess my still orginal 94 Chevy Lumina that my college daughter can now be considered a classic since the car is now 15 years old and only has 43k original miles. This was my aunts car and now it is still in the family: Below is the defination as found inthe PA state Motor vehicle code 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 self-propelled vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 10 years prior to the current year and because of discontinued production and limited availability, determined by the Department to be a model or make of significant value to collectors or exhibitors, and which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications and appearance. rich hartung desoto1939@aol.com Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 They will have to move the year up. Car needs to be 30 years old. To me the cut off should be 1980 nothing after that should be deemed valuble. The exception being specialty cars like grand nationals, special Mustangs, limited production. All this classic, antique stuff thown around takes away from the true meaning of collector car. I can't see an ford escort being hailed as the car of the past:rolleyes:unless it's got a flathead V8 Quote
TodFitch Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 My car was 40 years old when I got it. There was a huge differences between it and the new 1973 models then being sold. Only a few idiots like myself would have considered using a car that old as a daily driver. In the same situation now your 40 year old car would be a 1969 model. Complete with automatic transmission, air conditioning, AM/FM radio (and maybe cassette or 8-track), cruise control, etc. What you are missing, comfort wise, from a new car are cup holders, GPS navigation and a DVD entertainment system for the rear seat. Not such an uncomfortable car even by modern standards. Almost anyone would use such a car as a daily driver assuming they could come by one in good condition. Seems like the fixed 20 or 25 year rule ought to change. Maybe move up the cut off year for recognition for every two years that pass. So starting with the current 25 year: 2009 - cut off 1984 2010 - cut off 1984 2011 - cut off 1985 etc. On the other hand with peak oil, global warming, etc. maybe any gasoline powered vehicle will be rare in 25 years and all of our current cars should be considered as "classic". Quote
dezeldoc Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 Don' date='Don't get too cocky there. You're not far behind me. At least I'm not a classic. I'm worth more than a classic because I'm an antique.[/quote'] Norm, he is vintage, not a classic! Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 My car was 40 years old when I got it. There was a huge differences between it and the new 1973 models then being sold. Only a few idiots like myself would have considered using a car that old as a daily driver.In the same situation now your 40 year old car would be a 1969 model. Complete with automatic transmission, air conditioning, AM/FM radio (and maybe cassette or 8-track), cruise control, etc. What you are missing, comfort wise, from a new car are cup holders, GPS navigation and a DVD entertainment system for the rear seat. Not such an uncomfortable car even by modern standards. Almost anyone would use such a car as a daily driver assuming they could come by one in good condition. Seems like the fixed 20 or 25 year rule ought to change. Maybe move up the cut off year for recognition for every two years that pass. So starting with the current 25 year: 2009 - cut off 1984 2010 - cut off 1984 2011 - cut off 1985 etc. On the other hand with peak oil, global warming, etc. maybe any gasoline powered vehicle will be rare in 25 years and all of our current cars should be considered as "classic". Tod; I sort of agree with you. However in 1968 when I was fresh out of Vietnam I bought a new Plymouth road runner with crank up windows, AM only radio (no cassette or 8 track), no air conditioning, manual 4 speed transmission, and if I recall it had rubber front floor mats, and one kick a$$ 383 engine. If I had kept that classic car it would be funding my retirement today. No pictures of the 68 but I also bought a 69 as pictured here. Quote
Rumble1960 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Posted July 17, 2009 to me anything around pre 1972 before the smog days should only be considered classics for now anyway, maybe in 10 years or so I might reconsider. Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted July 17, 2009 Report Posted July 17, 2009 Hey Don, no wonder you are such a speed freak. Anyone that had roadrunners like that ain't cruzing in no Model A today. It's no wonder your car has all that speed equipment on it. You have been use to neck breaking take offs and hard shifting. That is one nice Plymouth you have pictured. Where I grew up in Maryland you would have been considered a bad boy. this is why I hold onto my 66 Charger I long for those days however the 1940 Plymouth keeps me grounded:cool: If I hit the number I am going to raise the ship with the Noseman on it. I could bring Chrysler back from the brink and become a hero. Did anyone read about the car in the Hemmings motor news "Classic Mag" Quote
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