What is required to be a "Classic?"
November 16th, 2008, 10:15 AM
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It's not a dumb question, just really general anymore.
Some states have Classic and Antquie plates while others only have Antquie.
What kind of car it is and the rareness of the car, the Buick GN was a classic around 1990 and they stopped making the car in 1987
Some states have Classic and Antquie plates while others only have Antquie.
What kind of car it is and the rareness of the car, the Buick GN was a classic around 1990 and they stopped making the car in 1987
November 16th, 2008, 12:06 PM
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I guess my answer could have been better stated. I did not mean to come off as uppity. The intent of the statement is that in my opinion, as Oldsmobiles are no longer produced, and have not been for some time, they are all to one degree or another a relatively rare and collectible car, or more recently, truck. Legally speaking, as far as registration goes, in Wisconsin you must have a primary vehicle that is registered and it must be (the classic car) 18 "I think" years or older. to be considered a "collector" and 25 years to be an "Antique". I am not entirely sure of this, but think it is at least close. Other states have differing laws. I hope this helps, and an sorry about coming off snotty
November 16th, 2008, 12:54 PM
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Well now I don't feel so dumb. I'm getting a 1987 Olds Regency Touring Sedan from an elderly friend. It's in good shape and has 79K on it and has the FE3 handling package, buckets seats and floor shifter.
At first I thought I would sell it (can use the dough) but then I started to really like the car. On research, I found zip on them, so I posted to a couple of other sites.
Actually got scolded on one forum cause an administrator didn't consider it suitable for the "classic" category (I don't agree - I think it is or soon will be worthy of being called a classic).
Anyway, would love to hear any thoughts or other history regarding this vehicle from any in the know.
At first I thought I would sell it (can use the dough) but then I started to really like the car. On research, I found zip on them, so I posted to a couple of other sites.
Actually got scolded on one forum cause an administrator didn't consider it suitable for the "classic" category (I don't agree - I think it is or soon will be worthy of being called a classic).
Anyway, would love to hear any thoughts or other history regarding this vehicle from any in the know.
November 16th, 2008, 02:26 PM
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Unless your Coca Cola
Then you come out with a "New Coke" [that everyone hated] and bring back the same ole thing and call it "Coke Classic"
Only company I ever saw take a major marketing mistake and turn it around in their favor.
Then you come out with a "New Coke" [that everyone hated] and bring back the same ole thing and call it "Coke Classic"
Only company I ever saw take a major marketing mistake and turn it around in their favor.
November 16th, 2008, 02:51 PM
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Chad, I think also you were perhaps inquiring because of the website name "Classicoldsmobile.com". I don't know what was in the mind of the site owner and developer when he named this site, we don't see much of him. I think he has other car themed web sites as well.
November 17th, 2008, 12:08 PM
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An 87 is better than twenty years old now. I used to work for a dealership in the detail department that fleased
these vehicles. VERY nice cars for their day. I wanted one then. I still do. Good performers, taught handling, leather everywhere. At the time I was bombing around in a 63 impala, that was rust up to the door handles
and a 74 cutty supreme on a marshmallow suspension
though, so my opinions may be skewed
. Nice ride, post pics
these vehicles. VERY nice cars for their day. I wanted one then. I still do. Good performers, taught handling, leather everywhere. At the time I was bombing around in a 63 impala, that was rust up to the door handles and a 74 cutty supreme on a marshmallow suspension though, so my opinions may be skewed. Nice ride, post pics
November 17th, 2008, 12:57 PM
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Here's the commonwealth(oxymoron) of PA's description of antique and classic straight from Penn DOT. DEFINITION OF ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC MOTOR VEHICLESAntique 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 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. Any classic motor vehicle registered under Section 1340 (relating to antique, classic and
collectible plates) on the effective date of the amendment to this definition which fails to qualify as a classic motor vehicle
pursuant to these provisions may retain such classic registration unless another type of registration is applied for and
issued for the vehicle.collectible plates) on the effective date of the amendment to this definition which fails to qualify as a classic motor vehicle
pursuant to these provisions may retain such classic registration unless another type of registration is applied for and
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