Classic Car Status

jims-terrano · 15-10-2022, 10:46

At what point does a vehicle become a “Classic Car”?
I know that at theage of 40 years old as they are then classed as a historic vehicle as they can be MOT exempt depending upon any modifications and also tax exempt.
Then another aspect is peoples opinions, that can and does vary significantly.

Reason I ask is that I have a friend with a 1989 MG Metro in superb condition and he attends local car shows. He keeps asking me to take the Maverick along but I don’t think that it’s a classic but I do believe it’s a survivor especially with it’s condition. The local car club that runs the shows allows any pre 2000 vehicle into the shows. I also know that any of us that know about these trucks can appreciate it and it’s condition.

solarman216 · 15-10-2022, 22:14

My 97 Patrol would have been accepted as a Classic at this years Enfield Pageant of Motoring had I chosen to take it, so I guess it is 25 years, Rick

15-10-2022, 10:46	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Classic Car Status At what point does a vehicle become a “Classic Car”? I know that at theage of 40 years old as they are then classed as a historic vehicle as they can be MOT exempt depending upon any modifications and also tax exempt. Then another aspect is peoples opinions, that can and does vary significantly. Reason I ask is that I have a friend with a 1989 MG Metro in superb condition and he attends local car shows. He keeps asking me to take the Maverick along but I don’t think that it’s a classic but I do believe it’s a survivor especially with it’s condition. The local car club that runs the shows allows any pre 2000 vehicle into the shows. I also know that any of us that know about these trucks can appreciate it and it’s condition.

15-10-2022, 22:14	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	My 97 Patrol would have been accepted as a Classic at this years Enfield Pageant of Motoring had I chosen to take it, so I guess it is 25 years, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.