kjb13

Picked up an Antique Plate for my '81 yesterday. No more paying for inspection, emissions and registration every year. Should save about $100 per year. I couldn't believe how simple it was. I went to the DMV and gave them my title, a filled out form, proof of insurance and $97.50. No pictures, no muss, no fuss. In and out in about 15 minutes.

red topless gator

Congrats! I have year of manufacturer plates (74) and we in Mo can get them registered also. I did mine on line and it cost about $35.00. Best money ever spent, takes away a lot of headaches.

The13Bats

Okay what a "hum" moment, I had my first 81 around 82-83 and that doesn't seem like an antique time ago...
But here in Florida my 69 has the antique plate we don't have emissions or inspections but I thought even with antique plate a person still has to pay for that annual registration, is there a away around that yearly fee?

LeMans Pete

PA does things a bit differently, here's a little fact sheet:

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms...ets/fs-ant.pdf

I am a big fan of the year-of-manufacturer plates.

The Hot Rod Grille

I recently registered a Year Of Manufacture (YOM) plate for my '70 LS-5 in WV. I had to take the actual plate to the DMV for their inspection, approval and to record a photo of the plate in their files. They did a computer search to verify the number was available and gave me a decal to carry in the car with the registration card. They do not require that the decal be affixed to the vintage plate (thank goodness!). The registration is valid for 15 years and is renewable. No vehicle inspections or emission checks. The YOM plate does have a restriction on vehicle usage (shows, service, club functions, etc. Not for daily use as "regular" transportation). I think the YOM plate is a lot cooler than the "antique" plate that shows a vintage 1920's car outline on it. I've got a fairly extensive WV license plate collection ranging from the late 1920's thru 1975 and chose the following plate to run on my C3.

Jim

qwank

I have antiques plates also in NH. it cost less than $50 a year for registration. I still need an inspection every year but antique cars get inspected in April, instead of the month of your birth which is how they do it for most other cars, mine being January. It's nice to not have to take my car out in the snow just to get a sticker.

oh, and if your car is over 40 years old, you only need an inspection every other year.

kjb13

WOW.....It seems like PA is one of the more lenient states with regard to antique cars and plates. We cant't get a YOM plate unless it is 1975 or earlier, but I do like the permanent registration and no inspections, EVER.

69monzacpe

In GA you used to be able to get a "new" "antique" plate for $25, but about two years ago they killed the "antique" plate. Now it's a regular plate, but you can run a plate from the original year of your car, but you have to keep the "real" plate in your car in case the LEO wants to see it.

briankeery

In Ontario the cost is $18 a year for licence renewal, but no emission testing or annual safety inspection is required.

694speed350

Here in tn the antique tag is perminent no yearly charges etc I have a 69 arizona tag on my '69. cost for the antique tag $29.

mds3013

In Texas, the Antique Plates are so hideous, I prefer to take the added cost. mike...

ctuinstra

I'm in MO. I didn't know you can do that! Where did you get the plate?

80Baby

Hmmm... we suck in British Columbia. To get Collectors Plates, you have to supply photos of the car as specified by ICBC (engine, interior, different exterior angles). The car has to be stock, restored to numbers matching or if modded, the mods must be era correct. If you get the plates, you can't drive it to work; it's only for pleasure. The benefit... less than $200.00 a year to insure a car that could easily be 10 times that amount.

hotrodnick

Ohio has Historical plates at a one time fee. You can run an original year plate but you have to keep the historical plate with the car. They are a little restrictive so I pay by the year and use Viet Nam veteran plates

STINGRAY1WORD

Make sure you read the fine print in the vehicle code for the use of of these type of plates. They carry allot of restrictions.

red topless gator

I've got them on my 74 and 79, I think I just bought them from friends. if you go on the Mo Dept of Revenue site, will have all the info for the manufacturers plates. Its a great deal and a one time permanent registration, it can also go with the car when you sell it.

94redrag

I've been trying to find a pair of Missouri plates for my 81 for years. Can't seem to find them anywhere? Anyone got a pair laying around?

ctuinstra

Check eBay. The last time I checked there were 45 hits on Missouri plates. Some are fake reprop plates though.

vetteguy75

In Louisiana, the antique plate can be either a vanity plate or a regular standard issue plate. Either one, you pay $100 one time and NEVER pay another renewal again! Here's mine....

Dan H.

Yeah, we have it pretty easy in PA. I am surprised you didn't have to provide pictures. I had to have pics of each side of the car and they weren't certain the state would accept them because my windows were down.....

I do like the no more fees or inspections ever!