Monday, April 26th, 2010

California: What are the benefits of a car with an antique tag?

I have a car that is 25 years old to be exact. And I can register
for an antique tag.

Only benefit I know is that I do not need to pass smog check.
Can I do anything else with an antique tag?
Like if I register for an antique tag. May I swap motors and modify muffler and engine and not be hassle by the police? By that I mean legal for antique tagged Cars to do so.

I doubt that the police or DMV will bother you for that, but check with the insurance company; they may not allow mods under their policy. An antique tag usually lets you drive only in parades, exhibitions, etc. or to and from them, so check on that, too.

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2 Responses to “California: What are the benefits of a car with an antique tag?”

David W. Says:
April 26th, 2010 at 10:35 am

I doubt that the police or DMV will bother you for that, but check with the insurance company; they may not allow mods under their policy. An antique tag usually lets you drive only in parades, exhibitions, etc. or to and from them, so check on that, too.
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Flower Says:
April 26th, 2010 at 11:11 am

In California a car has to be older than 1975 to be exempt from the smog check.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/vr.htm
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