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.

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.