Antique Tags (1 Viewer)

[Vulin]

OK saw a post on the 60 series forum about some of our 60s being 30 years old. Got me thinking about my 89. It's 25 years +, and I'm eligible for antique plates. HOWEVER I know your not supposed to drive them everyday when you have these plates. Looking for your guys thoughts on this. I know you don't have to submit photos anymore.

 

[Crusha]

Find an appropriate age plate on ebay. Before you buy it, check to make sure the sequece is not in current use. You can check this on the DMV website, however, it's kind of hard to find. I'll find it when I'm on a desktop, and not my phone. I just went through this process a few months ago with a '63 VW bug.
I wouldn't think twice about driving it everyday. Go for it! The plates from that era look so much better than the current style.

 

[brian]

i have the 40 and 60 registered as antiques.
the dmv web page says that you are not supposed to drive them more than one day a week for normal activities.
you will get a license plate that stands out. you also need to have at least one vehicle with standard registration.
i drive my 60 all weekend whenever i'm out an about. sometimes i'll drive it to work, those trips i do limit to once a week.....plus all my weekend running.

irrc in years past they did keep tabs on your mileage, but those days are gone.
i have also seen some real beaters running around with antique tags, that i know they are abusing the benefits of the reg.

 

[brian]

Find an appropriate age plate on ebay. Before you buy it, check to make sure the sequece is not in current use. You can check this on the DMV website, however, it's kind of hard to find. I'll find it when I'm on a desktop, and not my phone. I just went through this process a few months ago with a '63 VW bug.
I wouldn't think twice about driving it everyday. Go for it! The plates from that era look so much better than the current style.

that's the vintage registration, that goes hand in hand with antique or classic registrations......and only applies to vehicles made between 1906 and 1976.

i did get pulled over once with the 40, the cop actually thought i was cruising around on a 40 year expired sticker.

 

[PAToyota]

Here’s the PennDOT fact sheet: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/dvspubsforms/BMV/BMV Fact Sheets/fs-ant.pdf

And a couple pertinent paragraphs:

A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured (at least 15/more than 25) 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.

The use of antique, classic and vintage registration plates is governed by Section 1340 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, which states: “It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorcycle or vehicle with antique, classic or vintage registration plates for general daily transportation. Permitted use shall be limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses.” Occasional transportation and similar uses are defined as one day a week.

Classic vehicles are subject to an annual vehicle safety inspection. Antique vehicles operated exclusively between sunrise and sunset are exempt from the normal lighting requirements of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, but must have their original lighting equipment. Antique vehicles are not subject to the annual vehicle safety inspection. Antique and classic vehicles are not subject to emissions inspection.

As has been mentioned, it sort of depends on how persnickety they want to be about enforcement. From the classic car groups, I’ve talked to people who have said the first paragraph can be an issue with vehicle modifications. That can also crop up in the third paragraph for a classic vehicle at inspection time.

 

[jamarquardt22]

Ok, I guess I dont get why anyone would want antique tags for their rig. Classic tags maybe, but not antique. I looked into it a little once and decided there were too many drawbacks, cant drive at night, must resemble a somewhat restored truck. (not a offroad beater) It may of had limited range too. (somany miles from home).
I didnt find it worth it to get out of having to pass a yearly state safety inspection. Yeah you get a different plate but that didn't matter to me.

Historic tags that some other states I have I believe are alot different. and Way better IIRC.

 

[Vulin]

I have an old 80s PA tag, as well at a 50 and 60s around the house. If I can get the old 80s plate set as a classic, Id be set!

 

[brian]

I have an old 80s PA tag, as well at a 50 and 60s around the house. If I can get the old 80s plate set as a classic, Id be set!

you can't run them.

 

[Vulin]

Looks like 70s and older can... s***

 

[PAToyota]

Ok, I guess I dont get why anyone would want antique tags for their rig.

Antique gets you out of the annual safety inspection, emissions inspection, and registration fee (permanent registration).

Classic gets you out of the annual emissions inspection and registration fee (permanent registration).

For a collector, it allows them to keep their vehicles registered and drive them occasionally while keeping the costs down. Due to the limited use, it is going to lower your insurance as well. But then people started seeing it as a way to lower their costs for older, regularly used vehicles. For that, it doesn’t make as much sense.

 

[brosie]

Ok, I guess I dont get why anyone would want antique tags for their rig. Classic tags maybe, but not antique. I looked into it a little once and decided there were too many drawbacks, cant drive at night, must resemble a somewhat restored truck. (not a offroad beater) It may of had limited range too. (somany miles from home).
I didnt find it worth it to get out of having to pass a yearly state safety inspection. Yeah you get a different plate but that didn't matter to me.

Historic tags that some other states I have I believe are alot different. and Way better IIRC.

I have an antique tag on my 60, and for me, it's perfect. My 60 spends most of its time garaged. I do drive it at night on occasion. My interpretation of the daytime only driving restriction is only applicable when you wish to be exempt from vehicle lighting requirement laws. I drive at night therefore must meet all requirements for lighting as with any other vehicle.

 

[brian]

Looks like 70s and older can... s***

'76 and older.