John, don't complain too much, it could be like florida. Any Tom, Dick, or
Harry can have collector plates here. More often than not they are used as
an escape from emissions for old rust buckets. I really wish they would
place some stipulations on it. There is something about rusted out pintos
that puff more smoke than a magic dragon driving around with collector
plates that bugs me.
Patrick Bowen
----- Original Message -----
From: John & Judy Tones <jtones@home.com>
To: Spitfires Listserv <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 7:15 PM
Subject: Collector Plates - kind of long
>
> First of all you have to understand that we here in British Columbia are
> "favored" with having a gov't run auto insurance/licensing group. In their
> wisdom they managed to come up with one good scheme for the likes of some
of
> us and our cars.
> If you are content to not drive the car to/from work or general everyday
> "excessive" mileage driving you can apply for "Collector" plates.
> The insurance rate for these is MUCH lower than your regular car but I
guess
> they had to put out some sort of guidelines for qualifying. The general
> issue is;
> - you must have another car licensed for regular use or have a company car
> - the car must be 25 years or older - 15 years if it is a limited
production
> (less than1500 produced)
> - must be in stock configuration as from the factory
> - must be in very good overall condition/appearance
> In answer to the question about radial tires - yes you can use them
provided
> "they are kept in the spirit of original issue"
> I agree that there are a lot of "rules" but man the end result for someone
> who takes care of his car and wants to keep it stock are substantial, even
> to the point of some "parts" places giving discounts if the parts are for
a
> "Collector"car.
> John Tones
> (working on a MKIII GT6 so as to get Collector plates)
>
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