almost a classic

j3pz · 01-16-2006, 06:35 PM

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

I think its 25 years.

KingDiamond · 02-12-2006, 12:27 PM

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

01-16-2006, 06:35 PM	#1
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	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. __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

01-17-2006, 04:34 AM	#4
RedSupra87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 77	how old ? I think its 25 years. __________________ *RedSupra''87''*

02-12-2006, 12:27 PM	#5
KingDiamond 12psi boost Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Milford, NJ Posts: 357	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.

03-07-2006, 02:52 PM	#6
supra_91 Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 521	supras being considered as "classics" is kind of weird __________________ 91 N/A automatic supra;K&N FIPK;2.5" custom exhaust;no cat;pacesetter header;eibach springs;tokico "blues";MKIV TT rims

03-07-2006, 07:28 PM	#7
dcrusupra 500whp yet? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl. Posts: 1,052	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 __________________ New Rebuild My CarDomain

01-16-2006, 07:06 PM	#2
HpLover101 Stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salisbury,Maryland Posts: 18	if im not mistaking i know its either 21 or 25 years

01-16-2006, 07:25 PM	#3
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	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.

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