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What defines a Classical Car

  • 09-05-2007 9:48am
    #1
    kluivert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I am new to the classic car sense as it has started to catch my eye as I see more and more of them on the roads.

    Can someone explain how a car is classed as a classic.

    Many thanks


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  • #2
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    IMO there's three important considerations as to what is a "classic".

    - For insurance, circa 20+ years is the cut off.
    - For NCT/Tax/VRT exemption, 30+ years from date of registration.
    - Finally, and importantly, whether or not you believe a car is classic or not.

    Some people love 80's Toyotas, some love American muscle car, and others love the really old stuff (more vintage though I suppose). Classics are in the eye of the beholder.

    What's got your eye? :)


  • #3
    NEVCC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 142 ✭✭NEVCC


    as far as I am aware this is the definition for older cars.....

    Antique - Pre 1905
    Veteran - 1905-1918
    Vintage - 1918-1930
    Post Vintage - 1931-1939
    Classic - 1940-1973


  • #4
    kluivert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭kluivert


    Yeah i was thinking early 90's Toyota or Opel.

    I didnt think a car had to be that old for insurance purposes.

    Thanks for the info lads.


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