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Historical plates - pro's and cons |
Harpo |
Jan 21 2015, 12:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I had not previously considered historical plates but my insurance company offered me a substantial savings if I have historical license plates.
However this means only shows & parades. How closely is this monitored? Thanks David |
Beeliner |
Jan 21 2015, 03:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 398 Joined: 2-August 14 From: Fairfield, CT Member No.: 17,725 Region Association: North East States |
In Connecticut I paid $97 for two years, then registration expires.
I went with Haggerty. I told them I would be driving 7000 miles a year. They said that was quite a bit, and I agreed..... I did tell them I would not be doing anything at the track, etc. which is true, so overall I am fine with the deal.. Here in CT the state doesn't care how much you drive on the classic car plate, as far as I know... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
jd74914 |
Jan 22 2015, 08:45 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,782 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
In Connecticut I paid $97 for two years, then registration expires. I went with Haggerty. I told them I would be driving 7000 miles a year. They said that was quite a bit, and I agreed..... I did tell them I would not be doing anything at the track, etc. which is true, so overall I am fine with the deal.. Here in CT the state doesn't care how much you drive on the classic car plate, as far as I know... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) Me too (when mine last moved at least (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)). Our classic plates are simply age-based; they come with no driving restrictions as far as I know. I drove everyday for 3 years with classic plates and never had an issue. Insurance is another story since they can deny claims if you "falsely" insure. I had a Hagerty policy and did the same thing as quoted. |
Ansbacher |
Jan 22 2015, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
What I don't like about Florida's plate of this type is that it says "Antique" on it. To me, an antique is something over one hundred years old or more. The 914 is still too futuristic of a design to be labeled as an antique. I could tolerate "Classic" but that just conjures up images of sheet metal behemoths a.k.a. 50s American cars, so maybe not that either. Our plates should read "Mid-engine, scorned by the public, too bad I like it anyway".
Ansbacher |
Big Len |
Jan 22 2015, 07:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
What I don't like about Florida's plate of this type is that it says "Antique" on it. To me, an antique is something over one hundred years old or more. The 914 is still too futuristic of a design to be labeled as an antique. I could tolerate "Classic" but that just conjures up images of sheet metal behemoths a.k.a. 50s American cars, so maybe not that either. Our plates should read "Mid-engine, scorned by the public, too bad I like it anyway". Ansbacher (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Agreed !! |
Beeliner |
Jan 22 2015, 07:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 398 Joined: 2-August 14 From: Fairfield, CT Member No.: 17,725 Region Association: North East States |
What I don't like about Florida's plate of this type is that it says "Antique" on it. To me, an antique is something over one hundred years old or more. The 914 is still too futuristic of a design to be labeled as an antique. I could tolerate "Classic" but that just conjures up images of sheet metal behemoths a.k.a. 50s American cars, so maybe not that either. Our plates should read "Mid-engine, scorned by the public, too bad I like it anyway". Ansbacher (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Agreed !! In Connecticut you now have a choice... "Antique Plate" with the stupid old car icon, or the new "Classic Car' plate. Much nicer |
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