Big Howdy to ya Gary.
Autos 25 years or older can be registered as a Classic or an Antique. You
can get the state issue "Classic" or "Antique plates," or you can use plates
from the year of your vehicle. I have original 1969 plates on both of my
2000s. They aren't as obvious as the state issue plates, plus a lot more
difficult regarding paperwork, time, plus the effort finding a matched pair
of good useable plates! Most folks don't even notice them, evidenced by how
often I'm asked "What year is that thing?" Pre-1969 plates are more
noticable as they are black with white lettering. To get approval to use
the original year plates, they must be inspected and photocopied by Tx dept
of Transportation. It takes a couple of months to get the registration
approved. No small task! Registration is annual for Classic and every 5
years for Antique.
Classic allows you to use the car as a daily driver, therefore you have to
get it inspected and carry at least liability insurance.
Antiques are exempt from inspection and insurance, but can only be driven
to/from/during "special events." A special event is not well defined, but
certainly includes parades, club meets, etc. You should carry documentation
regarding the special event when driving the vehicle.
That's all.
Chris
>From: Gary McCormick <svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com>
>Reply-To: Gary McCormick <svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com>
>To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: TX classic plate
>Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 08:08:10 -0700
>
>Hey, all you TDROCrs -
>
>Just curious - I saw a '66 Chevelle SS396 y'day with a Texas classic car
>plate. What is
>the year cutoff for these plates? Do any of you have them on your
>Roadster(s).
>
>Gary McCormick
>San Jose, CA
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