Historic Plates in NJ Options

[ruddyboys]

I was at the weekly antique car show in Pomton Lakes this thursday and all the cars had Historic plates (there was a yellow 75 or 76 1.8 there for sale, no owner insight if someone is interested) After getting home I was wondering what the advantage of having these plates would be?

[Sandee]

Also ... there's the option of "Collector" plates. The diff there is, you don't get the special QQ, but you do save on the registration and insurance - PLUS you can drive the car! No need to worry about the "drive it to a show only" rule. With Collector car status - you only get a diddly sticker for the windshield ... but that's "cool" too, if you're looking for the eeww aaww factor ...

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Mind you, there are still mileage restrictions - 5,000 miles a year if I remember correctly.

And yes, you do need to get the car inspected - once. And all they wanted to see was the odometer 'roll over' - to document the mileage. Of course, mine is busted right now (the ONE thing on my nearly perfect little 914!). So, I'm waiting for the re-built unit to return from PA ...

Lastly ... I got specialty insurance with Leland West - EXCELLENT customer service and the president is a Porsche collector. You have to be a PCA member, send then a bunch of pictures of the car and poof ... collision, replacement value and liability for about $400/year. The car also needs to be kept in a locked garage, etc. So ... now, everything is covered and insured - and I really don't have to worry about where I go (vs driving to shows only, etc.). I understand folks with QQ plates don't really follow that rule 100% ... but I just didn't want to get caught, and not be insured, etc. FYI ... http://www.lelandwest.com/, as for Charlene.

... I love my car!

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