Nikko

I know some states allow vintage cars to use plates from the year the car was produced. Does anyone know if Illinois allows this?

I would like to put some old plates on my '65 if I can.

Thanks - Nick

Quick Silver Z

???
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/de...s/antique.html

Nikko

Thanks! I saw the antique plates, but didn't read to the bottom where it says that if you have them you can then use historical plates. Nick

gliot1

If you have antique plates you are allowed to put plates from the year the car. You have to carry your antiques with you at all times though.

Nikko

I like the idea, but the one thing I didn't like was the wording about only going to shows and parades with antique plates? How does that work? Do LEO's really care?

tommyn

Knock on wood I have never had a problem driving on year of manufacture plates. I also tend to not drive like a tool. I actually only have had one vette registered for years. I have 1960 and 1966 dealer plates on the old cars. I also have a 2003 corvette club plate I run on my 2003. I have contact info for a Illinois guy who has many old plates. He usually sells @ Chevy Vette Fest. PM me if you would like his info. There are also several guys who restore plates and do custom work such as a personal plates.
There is a thread about repainting in the C1 section:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1891208

I know of two guys that have repainted thier plates to match the color of thier car. Many Leo's would never know and again unless you are causing a problem I can't see how this would be that big of a deal.

OogieBoogie

When I looked at putting Antique plates on my vette, I was told that the restrictions included only being able to drive the car to and from parades and shows, to the gas station, or exhibition!!! Since I love to drive mine, I decided againts it.
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/pu...s/vsd35513.pdf

Quick Silver Z

Seems there are Antique & Historical plates.
OK, now I'm confused, glad I don't have to worry about it till 2027!

"Antique Vehicle License Plates are issued for a five year registration period.
Current Antique Vehicle/Motorcycle plates expire Dec. 31, 2009.
To qualify for Antique plates, motor vehicles, including
motorcycles, must be more than 25 years old.

Vehicles displaying these plates may only be driven to
and from an antique auto show or exhibition, service
station or demonstration. The mechanical and physical
condition of the vehicle, including brakes, lights, glass
and appearance, must be the same or as safe as
originally equipped.

Historical License Plates, representing the model year,
may be displayed on an antique vehicle; however,
current Antique Vehicle/Motorcycle plates and
registration ID card must be kept in the vehicle at all
times."

Matatk

Antique plates say "AV" at the end, are current, and are issued by the secretary of state for your specific vehicle. Historical plates would be plates that were issued originally in the year of the car (ie, a 1966 corvette with plates that say 1966 on them). Historical plates do not have to be originally issued to that specific car, which is why you can buy them at shows and use them.

The restriction for AV plates is that you can only drive them to/from a show, parade, or repair center. That's why they are $6 a year. You also must carry the plate and registration card with you.

As far as enforcement, it depends on a lot of factors just like anything else. A guy in a cherry 63 split window will probably have less problems than a guy in a rusted out 77 cadillac who only got the plates because they were cheap, ya know?

Personally, if I intended to drive an antique car, I'd put regular plates on it. Just my $.02.

Matthew

tommyn

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Just bolt in on and Drive.

RandyVettes

Nope.