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phillip72699 · 09-01-2009, 09:34 AM

Welcome to the Lone Star State! Be prepared for the summers.....actually just the weather in Texas in general! :-)

wullger · 09-01-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop 2010

The Age is 25 years, it does not automatically get antique status, you have to get it designated that with the county. This gets you the three year inspection option, but the driving is limited to shows and parades. There is no emissions inspection. Of course you can chance it and always be on your way to a show or parade. Harder to explain at 8:00 on a Monday morning.

The best thing is to get Classic status, you have no emissions inpsection, the safety inspection cost every year is about 15 dollars, and you can drive whenever you want.

Classic is 25 years and older, antique is 50 and older, I thought.

Chrisrp454 · 09-01-2009, 12:02 PM

So I'm a Classic but not an Antique!

Coop 2010 · 09-01-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wullger

Classic is 25 years and older, antique is 50 and older, I thought.

From TXDOT

Antique license plates are issued for cars, trucks or motorcycles that are at least 25 years old and are a collector’s item. The vehicle must be used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest. Vehicles displaying Antique plates may not be used for regular transportation or carry advertising. The vehicle may be driven to and from a location for routine maintenance

Classic license plates are issued to cars that are 25 or more years old. Unlike antiques, which cannot be used for regular transportation or carry advertising, classic license plates require a vehicle to be fully registered like any other vehicle, allowing it to be operated on any roadway. A specialty plate fee of $15 is charged in addition to the regular registration fee and other applicable fees.

SRVFAN · 09-01-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wullger

Classic is 25 years and older, antique is 50 and older, I thought.

Oh Heavens! I qualify for Antique status!! Gees. :(

wullger · 09-01-2009, 02:17 PM

Cool, learn something new everyday

That distinction makes more sense, when I think about it.

Coop 2010 · 09-01-2009, 02:40 PM

I just know from the other car club I am in, there are members that have both types, and it has been discussed in length. I have a 1972 MGB, with classic, personalized plates...with all the fees it's more to register than my Camaro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wullger

Cool, learn something new everyday

That distinction makes more sense, when I think about it.

HeatherR · 09-01-2009, 03:14 PM

Thanks for all the information...I am sure we will figure out what we need to do to register when we get there! I was more concerned with an inspection, so as long as our "classic/antique" cars are exempt for stuff like emissions we should be fine.

We'll take are chance on the front plates, lived in Ohio with them and never installed them there...one warning I think. Again, was concerned they would enforce that during an inspection.

Deep into a house hunt with a trip down in September...again thanks for all of the advice!

wullger · 09-01-2009, 04:10 PM

You guys should time it to make the September meet/cruise/whatever ends up being decided on!

09-01-2009, 12:02 PM	#17
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,532 View My Garage	So I'm a Classic but not an Antique! __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

09-01-2009, 02:17 PM	#20
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	Cool, learn something new everyday That distinction makes more sense, when I think about it. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

09-01-2009, 04:10 PM	#23
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	You guys should time it to make the September meet/cruise/whatever ends up being decided on! __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

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phillip72699 Cams 4 life! Drives: 2002 Z-28 Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas/FT.Worth Posts: 155 View My Garage	Welcome to the Lone Star State! Be prepared for the summers.....actually just the weather in Texas in general! :-)

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HeatherR Drives: 2009 CTS, 2008 Solstice GXP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 769 View My Garage	Thanks for all the information...I am sure we will figure out what we need to do to register when we get there! I was more concerned with an inspection, so as long as our "classic/antique" cars are exempt for stuff like emissions we should be fine. We'll take are chance on the front plates, lived in Ohio with them and never installed them there...one warning I think. Again, was concerned they would enforce that during an inspection. Deep into a house hunt with a trip down in September...again thanks for all of the advice!