We will tell You what you can and cannot do

In reply to AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) :

Are we really bagging on someone's screen name? Dood..?

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to Stampie :

What if it is a stable tower?  Car registration doesn't pose the same inherent dangers as an unstable tower.  

"What if" you had something better to do than constantly stirring the pot here?

I'm guilty of the same from time to time, but it seems to be your only reason for participating here.

Which state has the best classic car registration? 

In reply to yupididit :

If by "best" you mean no hassles, then probably one of the states with no emission inspection like Michigan, Arkansas, Florida.

In reply to j_tso :

There are still restrictions. 
 

Again, it's not as if there is a ban on old cars- as long as they are registered as normal cars, you are fine. But to ask for special designation and then expect equal freedom is kind of silly, IMHO. 

How do vehicles made pre-smog regulations pass smog checks? I have never lived in a state that checks emissions. Are they based on the year it is built?

In reply to 93EXCivic :

Yes.

z31maniac said:

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to Stampie :

What if it is a stable tower?  Car registration doesn't pose the same inherent dangers as an unstable tower.  

"What if" you had something better to do than constantly stirring the pot here?

I'm guilty of the same from time to time, but it seems to be your only reason for participating here.

Remember, the forum rules he believes in, apply to everyone on here, except him. 

Do we have to turn this car around? 

David S. Wallens said:

Do we have to turn this car around? 

i'm going with "yes", eventually.

In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :

Let's see if everyone can return to their corners and then play nicely. 

rustyvw said:

Same in Virginia.  If you get antique tags, you don't have to get an annual safety inspection.  The mileage restrictions aren't really enforced, I've known some people who drive daily on them.  

At least in Northern VA I know people who have gotten hassled, not sure if anyone's been ticketed.

I registered my Volvo on 1968 plates but not as an antique. Needs an annual safety sticker but it's emissions exempt and too old for annual tax. Easy peasy, drive everywhere, no hassles.

In reply to yupididit :

Wisconsin is probably in the mix there, we have 3 different plates aimed towards enthusiasts that have very few restrictions and a few benefits: Antique, Collector and Hobbyist.  The DMV generally asks for proof of some sort to justify that your vehicle qualifies for one of these three plates, a couple pictures shown to the desk clerk has worked for me in the past.

Antique is for cars 1945 and older that have not been modified. $5 annual registration but is really only to be driven in parades and special occasions.

Collector is for vehicles at least 25 years old that do not have body modifications.  One time registration that is twice the annual registration but the plates are valid as long as you own the vehicles.  The only restrictions is the vehicle can't be driven in January and if it is 1996 or newer and you live in an emissions county (Milwaukee area) it's subject to an OBD2 check. 

Hobbyiest is for vehicles at least 20 years old that have been modified or do not have stock appearing body like Hot Rods, kit cars, Ram50s that have LS engines and corvette suspension, etc.  Same thing as the collector plates with the one time registration and no driving in January.  I don't believe the emissions counties require these vehicles to be OBD2 checked even if they are +1996.  The hobbyist plate is normally a free pass on loud exhaust from most law enforcement.

We have something similar in PA and it seems to be working decently. The amount of hoopties with Classic/Historic tags is relatively small and that's with even less restrictive measures than Nevada is trying to pass. Not sure how they are handling smog, visual or dyno test, but I could see it being a PITA for something that can't quite get back to OEM-like status due to lack of parts/support. Especially cars from late 70s/80s and they want swaps to get their 'correct year' emissions equipment like they do in CA and some other states.

Is Montana in the mix? I know it's popular for the ultra rich crowd to have an LLC to register the exotics, don't know if it's as lax for classics?

In reply to z31maniac :

I think Montana is only a tax thing. 
 

In Florida you can register as antique as long as the car is 25 years old or more. You pay a reduced yearly rate and get a different tag. No emissions here for any car and I dont think there are any mileage restrictions. 

In reply to Slippery :

In Florida, if it's 1975 or earlier, I believe, you can also run a year of manufacturer tag–looks way, way cool. 

I did that on the wagon and Mini. It's the details, right? 

No limits on mileage. Registration is a little less than a normal car, too. My Miata now wears an Antique tag. :) 

Saskatchewan had a 30 year old collector plate until they decided in 2018 that it was capped at 1988.  So, your 88 Fox body Mustang is a classic, your 89 Fox body Mustang is a junker...

Not super sure of the reasoning there.

In reply to Streetwiseguy :

That is weird.

When I got the Antique tag for the Miata, the woman behind the counter joked, When I think of a car that's 30 years old, I picture something from the '70s.

Exactly, I said. She totally got it. 

Streetwiseguy said:

Saskatchewan had a 30 year old collector plate until they decided in 2018 that it was capped at 1988.  So, your 88 Fox body Mustang is a classic, your 89 Fox body Mustang is a junker...

Not super sure of the reasoning there.

Also anything plated 'antique' is valued at $500 regardless of what it is, tho I think having an appraisal on file and a package policy you may get more.  

When I asked them when I plated my Camaro as an antique they said that there had been a 'drastic increase in antique related claims'. That was also when they mentioned to me that all I would get for the car in the event of a claim was $500. 

yupididit said:

Which state has the best classic car registration? 

Tennessee - you can normal tag just about anything.  No inspections.  Has to have headlights, tail lights, turn signals and a windshield.   Antique tags:  You're supposed to drive it either to/from the shop or car shows only.   Either option is under $50/yr.

I had no idea that a post gets enough downvotes it will get hidden with an option to show. 

In reply to Paul_VR6 (Forum Supporter) :

Yeah was gonna say this is very similar to the old PA laws.