These cars are starting to get a little old.

[Metal Man]

I tried to get an antique tag for my 98 NB this past fall. They told me I had to wait until the end of the year to apply for it. I just got it this week.

 

[mittzlepick]

Congrats

 

[osesu96]

That is cool! Hope to give it a review when I see you here shortly for a TB job on the '06. Cheers!

 

[csstevej]

Nice !

 

[PakProtector]

And so?

Any benefits, especially regarding inspections come with that( it is a long time since my inspection licenses expired )?

Douglas

 

[Metal Man]

Lifetime registration and no inspection. I just think it's kind of neat that the state sees it as an antique. Our first new car was a 99 NB TDI and I remember pretty well all the press and what not when these were new.

 

[Zak99b5]

Any mileage limit? NY does that.

 

[Metal Man]

There is no specified mileage limit. They are supposed to be occasional use. I don't think they have anyone to check that.

USE OF ANTIQUE, CLASSIC AND VINTAGE REGISTRATION PLATES 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, vintage, collectible or historic military vehicle 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 no more than one day a week.

 

[Prince]

That is amazing. Don't I feel old now

 

[GlowBugTDI]

Hey now, I'm just as old as my mk4.....they arent that old!
Its crazy to me because in my mind anything newer then a 95ish or so sounds like a normal daily to me. When I was a kid everyone still drove mk3's, mk2 rabbits, ford escorts, and buick station wagons. So when I see these cars I think of them as car's i want to own and daily.
I honestly wouldn't want a new car with all the very costly issues that come with that. I like the old "classics".

 

[Metal Man]

In 1988 or so I restored a 59 Beetle. It was rusted and beat, I had the body off the pan and fixed everything and it was pretty nice when I was done. At thirtyish years old it seemed ancient at the time. I was after all, driving pretty hot 77 Rabbit as my daily driver, so the bug was old tech.
I just saw an ad for a decent looking 1986 Golf. The description says "pretty nice for a 38 year old car". I had to do the math, yep, it's that old. When they were new, I was washing them on the dealer's lot.

 

[jmodge]

Lifetime registration and no inspection. I just think it's kind of neat that the state sees it as an antique. Our first new car was a 99 NB TDI and I remember pretty well all the press and what not when these were new.

Michigan has the same option with period correct plates. They have to be the same year as your vehicle and inspected for condition and tag if applicable at time of registration. Good for as long as you own the car after that. Historic vehicle plates are another option, I think they are only good for 10 years though

 

[bowlerman]

i get qq plates in nj. cant wait

 

[compu_85]

Virginia was really clamping down on people who would get historic tags for their 89 Camry to avoid the safety inspection. Somewhat large fines, and you're only allowed to drive it to / from your mechanic, and to / from a carshow. No taking it to work, no taking it to the grocery store.

-J

 

[jmodge]

Michigan is restricted to car shows, club meetings, parades and such. With the exception of the month of August, unlimited travel.

Lots of car shows and cruise ins around the state during summer months once the salt is washed away from spring rains

 

[Metal Man]

Lots of car shows and cruise ins around the state during summer months once the salt is washed away from spring rains

You mean like it seems like there is one every day?

 

[regbake]

In 1988 or so I restored a 59 Beetle. It was rusted and beat, I had the body off the pan and fixed everything and it was pretty nice when I was done. At thirtyish years old it seemed ancient at the time. I was after all, driving pretty hot 77 Rabbit as my daily driver, so the bug was old tech.
I just saw an ad for a decent looking 1986 Golf. The description says "pretty nice for a 38 year old car". I had to do the math, yep, it's that old. When they were new, I was washing them on the dealer's lot.

That's awesome, was '59 the last year with the split/double rear window?

 

[jmodge]

You mean like it seems like there is one every day?

Close, those club meetings add up

 

[JDSwan87]

Michigan is restricted to car shows, club meetings, parades and such. With the exception of the month of August, unlimited travel.

Lots of car shows and cruise ins around the state during summer months once the salt is washed away from spring rains

You mean like it seems like there is one every day?

You're also allowed to drive the antique vehicle after performing service. That's going to be my excuse if they see me riding my panhead around.

 

[borninabus]

That's awesome, was '59 the last year with the split/double rear window?

52 was the last year for the "split" beetle
53-57 was the "oval" rear window
58 introduced the "big" back window

 

[Bradm]

You're also allowed to drive the antique vehicle after performing service. That's going to be my excuse if they see me riding my panhead around.

Got any pics of the panhead?

 

[stuntwrench]

Michigan is restricted to car shows, club meetings, parades and such. With the exception of the month of August, unlimited travel.

Lots of car shows and cruise ins around the state during summer months once the salt is washed away from spring rains

that's so bizarre; in Wisconsin, you're not allowed to drive in January with them

...and you have to have at least one other car registered in WI in your name with "regular" plates (which is why my mom's name appears on all my titles. thanks mom!)

 

[speed185187]

Come out to Montana. You can get permanent registration for anything 14 yrs old or older.

 

[KrashDH]

Come out to Montana. You can get permanent registration for anything 14 yrs old or older.

I moved away from Montana close to when both my rigs would have qualified. Was a bad move on my part

 

[Metal Man]

that's so bizarre; in Wisconsin, you're not allowed to drive in January with them

I wonder if that is their way of making sure it's not your daily driver. You would have to have something else to drive for that month.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

I don't want to acknowlege that my 25+ year old TDIs (I have three of those) are antiques so I'll stick with the regular plates. I like keeping a low profile.

 

[STDOUBT]

^Second. The less interaction I have with the .gov the better!

 

[jmodge]

^Second. The less interaction I have with the .gov the better!

That’s why I have period plates on my K5

 

[jmodge]

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[IndigoBlueWagon]

Massachusetts Antique Vehicle limitations:

An “antique motor car” is any motor vehicle over 25 years old maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest. This includes test drives to prepare for such functions and transportation to and from repair facilities, and not used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any way.

That's not going to work for me. These "old cars" are still in frequent use.