Registering a Z for "Classic Car"

[NEPA Z]

I need some information from people who have their Z31's registered as a "Classic Car". I was looking to buy a 87 Turbo and register that as a seasonal car (Spring, Summer); While keeping my N/A normal. Is their anyone who has this? Sorry if I'm not making sense. Let me know and I'll explain. Thank you.

[AZhitman]

It's not old enough yet.

I'm not sure about PA, but in AZ, 25 years is the cutoff. My 4 Datsuns are registered as classics.

Now, you MAY be able to register it as a collector car, a special designation for a car that only gets driven to shows and events... but that's more of an insurance thing than a registration thing.

[NEPA Z]

It is in fact old enough for the classic car title (being more than 10 years old). "Antique" class is 25 or older. Does the matter of being classic registered mean lower insurance?

[AZhitman]

It is in fact old enough for the classic car title (being more than 10 years old). "Antique" class is 25 or older. Does the matter of being classic registered mean lower insurance?

No offense, but if you know that much about it, I'm not sure why you're asking.

Perhaps you should contact your local DMV.

I don't know of ANY state that has a different provision for cars 10 years old. There's nothing "classic" about a 1999 car.

From the PA DMV:

Classic plates are for vehicles at least 15 years old that are in a condition similar to the original specifications, either through maintenance or restoration. Replicas are not permitted.

To qualify for any of these plates, the vehicle must be primarily used for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. The vehicle may be driven one day a week for routine transportation use.

The plates cost $75, and there's also a $22.50 certificate of title fee. These are one-time fees, as the plates are permanent and remain valid for the life of the vehicle, provided there's no change in ownership.

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdo...1.pdf

Apparently, PA understands that most cars in that state don't make it to 25 years (rust). 15 years is a silly timeframe. So, a 1995 Ford Escort is a "classic"?

Anyway, you can't use it as a "daily driver" under PA law, so it's a moot point.

My antique / classic insurance is much cheaper. I have Hagerty policies on my 4 classic Datsuns as well as my 240sx, which is insured as an exotic (yes, an exotic - you'd have to see it though).

[evildky]

wow, it's 25 years here as well, so an 84 Z31 would qualify, the classic registration costs a few bucks more but then you qualify for classic insurance which is a lot cheaper

[NEPA Z]

I didn't explain correctly then, I wanted to know about the difference in insurance for a classic registered car. But, I'm not getting that turbo now . So, no worries. Thanks anyway.

[AZ-ZBum]

I didn't explain correctly then, I wanted to know about the difference in insurance for a classic registered car. But, I'm not getting that turbo now . So, no worries. Thanks anyway.

Well... then you should call your insurance agent and ask them. What may be true of one person's insurance will probably not be true of yours.