Antique Plates in Florida
06-08-2011, 04:35 PM
#21
Safety Car
that's correct. you need the year of the plate to match the model year of the car (which is why cars in florida starting around 78 or so are SOL because that's when they went to that "generic" florida plate with the outline of the state in the background. if you were around back then you'll remember that the only thing they changed were the letter/number colors from green to red and back again. at any point in time on the roads you saw any combination of both of those plates because they stopped changing them every 2 years and went to changing them every 5 years. and they all looked the same except for the letter/number color
06-08-2011, 05:23 PM
#22
Drifting
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Just got my plate. You are right that the plate needs to be the year of the car. You really have a choice between the red and green because for example my car is a 69 and I could get a red plate that is 68-69 or a green plate that is 69-70. Got my plate in the mail today and going tomorrow to register it.
06-09-2011, 11:47 AM
#23
Burning Brakes
I have Florida plates back to '68 that were actually on my cars back then. I am retired and bought a home in Florida this winter and am moving back after 30 years. I would like to put the '73 tag on my '73 Vette.
The old tag starts with 1W. The "1" being Dade County and the "W" being the weight of the vehicle (off a '72 Riviera).
Does the weight on the plate have to match the weight of the vehicle today? Would the weight of a C3 be a "1" or a "1W"? Are there limitatation to vehicle use with these old tags?
The old tag starts with 1W. The "1" being Dade County and the "W" being the weight of the vehicle (off a '72 Riviera).
Does the weight on the plate have to match the weight of the vehicle today? Would the weight of a C3 be a "1" or a "1W"? Are there limitatation to vehicle use with these old tags?
06-09-2011, 12:04 PM
#24
Drifting
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I have Florida plates back to '68 that were actually on my cars back then. I am retired and bought a home in Florida this winter and am moving back after 30 years. I would like to put the '73 tag on my '73 Vette.
The old tag starts with 1W. The "1" being Dade County and the "W" being the weight of the vehicle (off a '72 Riviera).
Does the weight on the plate have to match the weight of the vehicle today? Would the weight of a C3 be a "1" or a "1W"? Are there limitatation to vehicle use with these old tags?
The old tag starts with 1W. The "1" being Dade County and the "W" being the weight of the vehicle (off a '72 Riviera).
Does the weight on the plate have to match the weight of the vehicle today? Would the weight of a C3 be a "1" or a "1W"? Are there limitatation to vehicle use with these old tags?
06-09-2011, 01:59 PM
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06-09-2011, 02:38 PM
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1) “Regular” tag either “MyFlorida.Com”, with or without the county name, or one of the 100+ specialty tags (extra fees vary) such as “Save the Manatee”. It’s the same procedure for your everyday late model vehicle. You’ll need your old registration/title, proof of insurance and a Florida Driver’s License. RS-01*
(3) “Antique” tag with light blue background “ANTIQUE” plate if the modified or unmodified car, truck or motorcycle was manufactured in 1946 or later AND is 30 years old or more, AND equipped with an engine of 30 years old or more. Thus they are post-war vehicles but with 30 plus year old engines and bodies. These are non-permanent tags and DO have to be renewed each year. (Eg.: a 1948 Chevy with a 1977 engine can’t be registered with an Antique tag until the year 2007.) [Permanent, non-transferable Antique tags are only issued for old fire apparatus, historical or military vehicles where Form HSMV 83045‡ applies.] RS-25*
(5) or lastly, and the most prized, “Authenticated” tag in various colors, sizes and numbering systems, usually a “SUNSHINE STATE” plate, otherwise known as Year of Manufacture (YOM) tags. You need to find an old Florida license plate, made in 1975 or earlier, with any county code (first number) and class code (1-3 letters before the dash)° that matches the year your vehicle was made and you want to use it as your current valid license tag. Thus your vehicle must be 1975 or older too, but does NOT have to agree with the county and class codes on the vintage plate. The DMV makes no mention of modified or unmodified vehicles for these tags used on old vehicles. See the detailed procedure below. RS-25
Three of 5 ways-- Here is the link http://www.thevillagesvintagecarclub...intage_car.htm
06-09-2011, 05:17 PM
#27
Safety Car
I just got back from motor vehicle office and yes the tag has to match the year of the vehicle and also needs to match the weight designation of the tag. Some tags are for vehicles >5000 lbs etc and they are marked as such on the plate. I have to actually send a photo of the plate to Tallahasee to have it authenticated.
BTW the 48 chevy with the 77 engine can be registered as a street rod (yes, virginia, there is a plate for that, lol) the street rod plate is a red one.
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06-09-2011, 09:49 PM
#28
Melting Slicks
Went to the tag office--said I didn't like the color--asked it I could have the generic Fl. tag for the same price-- and she said yes.
1) “Regular” tag either “MyFlorida.Com”, with or without the county name, or one of the 100+ specialty tags (extra fees vary) such as “Save the Manatee”. It’s the same procedure for your everyday late model vehicle. You’ll need your old registration/title, proof of insurance and a Florida Driver’s License. RS-01*
(3) “Antique” tag with light blue background “ANTIQUE” plate if the modified or unmodified car, truck or motorcycle was manufactured in 1946 or later AND is 30 years old or more, AND equipped with an engine of 30 years old or more. Thus they are post-war vehicles but with 30 plus year old engines and bodies. These are non-permanent tags and DO have to be renewed each year. (Eg.: a 1948 Chevy with a 1977 engine can’t be registered with an Antique tag until the year 2007.) [Permanent, non-transferable Antique tags are only issued for old fire apparatus, historical or military vehicles where Form HSMV 83045‡ applies.] RS-25*
(5) or lastly, and the most prized, “Authenticated” tag in various colors, sizes and numbering systems, usually a “SUNSHINE STATE” plate, otherwise known as Year of Manufacture (YOM) tags. You need to find an old Florida license plate, made in 1975 or earlier, with any county code (first number) and class code (1-3 letters before the dash)° that matches the year your vehicle was made and you want to use it as your current valid license tag. Thus your vehicle must be 1975 or older too, but does NOT have to agree with the county and class codes on the vintage plate. The DMV makes no mention of modified or unmodified vehicles for these tags used on old vehicles. See the detailed procedure below. RS-25
Three of 5 ways-- Here is the link http://www.thevillagesvintagecarclub...intage_car.htm
1) “Regular” tag either “MyFlorida.Com”, with or without the county name, or one of the 100+ specialty tags (extra fees vary) such as “Save the Manatee”. It’s the same procedure for your everyday late model vehicle. You’ll need your old registration/title, proof of insurance and a Florida Driver’s License. RS-01*
(3) “Antique” tag with light blue background “ANTIQUE” plate if the modified or unmodified car, truck or motorcycle was manufactured in 1946 or later AND is 30 years old or more, AND equipped with an engine of 30 years old or more. Thus they are post-war vehicles but with 30 plus year old engines and bodies. These are non-permanent tags and DO have to be renewed each year. (Eg.: a 1948 Chevy with a 1977 engine can’t be registered with an Antique tag until the year 2007.) [Permanent, non-transferable Antique tags are only issued for old fire apparatus, historical or military vehicles where Form HSMV 83045‡ applies.] RS-25*
(5) or lastly, and the most prized, “Authenticated” tag in various colors, sizes and numbering systems, usually a “SUNSHINE STATE” plate, otherwise known as Year of Manufacture (YOM) tags. You need to find an old Florida license plate, made in 1975 or earlier, with any county code (first number) and class code (1-3 letters before the dash)° that matches the year your vehicle was made and you want to use it as your current valid license tag. Thus your vehicle must be 1975 or older too, but does NOT have to agree with the county and class codes on the vintage plate. The DMV makes no mention of modified or unmodified vehicles for these tags used on old vehicles. See the detailed procedure below. RS-25
Three of 5 ways-- Here is the link http://www.thevillagesvintagecarclub...intage_car.htm
06-09-2011, 10:56 PM
#29
Race Director
Because I live in Tennessee?? Oh! You meant your car.
But seriously, folks... You might want to check into the intent and restrictions on cars with the "antique" plates. In TN, they are meant only for use at car shows or antique events. Legally, if you are just 'driving around', an officer could give a citation for casual driving with an antique plate. (probably wouldn't happen, though)
But seriously, folks... You might want to check into the intent and restrictions on cars with the "antique" plates. In TN, they are meant only for use at car shows or antique events. Legally, if you are just 'driving around', an officer could give a citation for casual driving with an antique plate. (probably wouldn't happen, though)
06-10-2011, 12:53 AM
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I Actually like the blue antique tag. I don't think the year of my car had any nice plates back then either. I like the contrast of it against my orange paint.
11-03-2012, 07:01 PM
#32
Racer
I have antique plates on my 1982 and didn't notice much, if any, reduced registration cost. When I take my car to a show I remove the plate and affix a black corvette plate (my car is red) until I am ready to leave, when I switch them back again. I look at the antique plate as a "earned badge of longevity" with pride, but then again the small sh** doesn't bother me (except at car shows).
11-03-2012, 10:12 PM
#33
Safety Car
A friend who builds 30s street rods has used several YOM tags, and he tells me that the tag you submit to Tallahassee can not be restored, it has to be original. It may be rejected if it is in bad condition, or not readable from a certain distance. He says if it is rejected, you can re-submit it, and sometimes a different reviewer may approve it. He also says it would be better to send an original one in to be verified, then restore it once it`s been approved.
11-04-2012, 10:35 AM
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http://www.floridaplates.com/codes/index.html
Beginning in 1938 Florida assigned a number for each county based on population at the time. This is the first digit(s) on a plate from this era. Dade county was largest (Miami) it so they were assigned the number one. The codes were abolished with the 1980 license plates. So if your license plate begins with a (1) you now know it came from Dade County. See Chart Below for all county designations.
If it was 1970 and you walked into a Chevy dealer you drove off the lot with a brand new car & tag dated 70-71 color blue.
Peace
Frank
Beginning in 1938 Florida assigned a number for each county based on population at the time. This is the first digit(s) on a plate from this era. Dade county was largest (Miami) it so they were assigned the number one. The codes were abolished with the 1980 license plates. So if your license plate begins with a (1) you now know it came from Dade County. See Chart Below for all county designations.
If it was 1970 and you walked into a Chevy dealer you drove off the lot with a brand new car & tag dated 70-71 color blue.
Peace
Frank
11-04-2012, 10:44 AM
#36
Melting Slicks
I have 69 plates on my car and drive anywhere i want,but i do have a set of regular plates in the car,dmv said to always carry regular plates with car and it was ok to run old plates. And police really dont bother you. in my case.
11-04-2012, 11:01 AM
#37
Burning Brakes
I live in Maryland and MY plates on my 64 and 72 are REAL ANTIQUE PLates..
They read on 3 individual lines on the left side of the plate and a number on the right
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ANTIQUE
MOTOR . 347
VEHICLE
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my other "Antique" cars run plates corresponding to they year of manufacture except my 88 which used stickers on the plates .
If I ever get stopped you all know I am on my way to of from a Parade a Car Show, or a Cruise In OR to a tire shop to have one of my wheels re blanced...or my air checked
Bob G
They read on 3 individual lines on the left side of the plate and a number on the right
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ANTIQUE
MOTOR . 347
VEHICLE
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my other "Antique" cars run plates corresponding to they year of manufacture except my 88 which used stickers on the plates .
If I ever get stopped you all know I am on my way to of from a Parade a Car Show, or a Cruise In OR to a tire shop to have one of my wheels re blanced...or my air checked
Bob G
11-04-2012, 11:19 AM
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11-04-2012, 11:26 AM
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Peace
Frank
