How.old.does.a.car.need.to.be.antique. In 1974 the rule was widened to include all cars that are 25 years old or older and that standard remains in place today. Substantially maintained in original or restored condition primarily for use in.
To make the issue more confusing there are also those who consider the phrases classic carand antique carto be synonymous while others use the term antiqueto describe a car that is at least 20 or 25 years old and classicfor cars that have reached 50 years of age. Some states though allow cars to be classified as antique or classic in just 20 years while others require it to be older. 1 In enacting this section it is the intention of the General Assembly to recognize the.
Definition of an Antique Vehicle in Louisiana Per Louisiana antique car registration regulations motor vehicles that are at least 25 years old classify as antique or vintage rides and are therefore eligible for such license plates.
Vehicles which are 35 years old and have been made into street rods andor hot rods are no longer antique vehicles. The Antique Auto Club of America says the definition of what constitutes an antique vehicle has changed over the years. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine. 186043 Special license plates for historic motor vehicles -- Permanent registration.