What makes a classic?

ztim · September 11th, 2006, 06:27 PM

Is it the year alone?

Oldsguy · September 12th, 2006, 04:58 AM

Lots of answers from different sources. Some say year only, some use very subjective guidelines that they cannot qoute but only give examples ie: the 442 is a classic even up to the 80's year models but the 88 series aren't unless they are convertables, but someone else might argue that only the 60's 442s were classics, but some others might say the B series cars are classics too (88 and 98). Finally, others say only cars over 30 years old are classics then someone will question "you mean a 1975 VW THING is a classic?????

Very subjective material there...

ztim · September 12th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Thanks. I was told it was 20+ years, but that didn't sound right. It is very subjective.

RAMBODINI · September 13th, 2006, 12:52 AM

i believe 20 years classic.. must retain original look..(i have heard).. 25 years antique.. out of production.. if this is wrong.. please inform.. i am also wondering?

Oldsguy · September 13th, 2006, 04:48 AM

I think most states go by similar ages although it does vary. Here in Missouri for tagging purposes, 25 years gets you what they call "Historical" plates. Also, insurance companies have their guidelines by age as well.

Sixoh · September 20th, 2006, 02:30 PM

By definition, within the old car hobby - Classic with a capital "C" is any car built from 1925 - 1937 (up to '48 to include some Chryslers) as dictated by the CCCA that represents the top in custom coachwork, design and engineering of the period. A '34 Chevy is not a Classic, but a '34 Cadillac V16 is.

A classic like most of us deals with, with a lower case "c", is anything we consider kool. 25 years or older around here is considered historic, which cracks me up. There's nothing historic about some of the cars I see driving around with those plates!

ozoneblue · September 20th, 2006, 05:00 PM

I am a locater for vintage & classic cars ,the thing ive found out is if a person wants a 1948 OLDS TO A 442 anything, If its classic to them it makes them happy .That is A classic to the owner. END of subject. Larry Henry

Oldsguy · September 21st, 2006, 05:08 AM

Good point Larry.

Redog · October 5th, 2006, 06:36 AM

Pends on the state.

Here in PA it's a classic at 15 years, and an antique at 25 years, and must be in a restored type condition.

I just got my classic plates on the Delta (1985) and now the car is emissions exempt

Check with your state

Redog · October 5th, 2006, 06:41 AM

http://www.scdmvonline.com/VehPlateSpecialty.aspx

September 11th, 2006, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 281	What makes a classic? Is it the year alone?

September 12th, 2006, 04:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,852	Lots of answers from different sources. Some say year only, some use very subjective guidelines that they cannot qoute but only give examples ie: the 442 is a classic even up to the 80's year models but the 88 series aren't unless they are convertables, but someone else might argue that only the 60's 442s were classics, but some others might say the B series cars are classics too (88 and 98). Finally, others say only cars over 30 years old are classics then someone will question "you mean a 1975 VW THING is a classic????? Very subjective material there... __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

September 13th, 2006, 04:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,852	I think most states go by similar ages although it does vary. Here in Missouri for tagging purposes, 25 years gets you what they call "Historical" plates. Also, insurance companies have their guidelines by age as well. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

September 20th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541	Classic cars I am a locater for vintage & classic cars ,the thing ive found out is if a person wants a 1948 OLDS TO A 442 anything, If its classic to them it makes them happy .That is A classic to the owner. END of subject. Larry Henry

September 21st, 2006, 05:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,852	Good point Larry. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

September 12th, 2006, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 281	Thanks. I was told it was 20+ years, but that didn't sound right. It is very subjective.

September 13th, 2006, 12:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
RAMBODINI Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PITTSBURGH PA Posts: 2	i believe 20 years classic.. must retain original look..(i have heard).. 25 years antique.. out of production.. if this is wrong.. please inform.. i am also wondering?

September 20th, 2006, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sixoh Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 26	By definition, within the old car hobby - Classic with a capital "C" is any car built from 1925 - 1937 (up to '48 to include some Chryslers) as dictated by the CCCA that represents the top in custom coachwork, design and engineering of the period. A '34 Chevy is not a Classic, but a '34 Cadillac V16 is. A classic like most of us deals with, with a lower case "c", is anything we consider kool. 25 years or older around here is considered historic, which cracks me up. There's nothing historic about some of the cars I see driving around with those plates!

October 5th, 2006, 06:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 1,165	Pends on the state. Here in PA it's a classic at 15 years, and an antique at 25 years, and must be in a restored type condition. I just got my classic plates on the Delta (1985) and now the car is emissions exempt Check with your state __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 1967 Olds 330 motor sitting on a stand 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket ( MURDERED )

October 5th, 2006, 06:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 1,165	http://www.scdmvonline.com/VehPlateSpecialty.aspx __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 1967 Olds 330 motor sitting on a stand 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket ( MURDERED )

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