28+ Historic Car Age Gif. Modified cars and replicas aren't considered to be part of either category. For insurance and registration purposes, the age of a classic car, in most cases, is at least 20 years old but not more than 40 years old.

Custom auto registrations, on the other hand, are issued for several types of assembled vehicles.

Fi category f (i) historic motor vehicle means any motor vehicle whose manufacturer's model year is at least 25 years old or any motor vehicle which is at least 15 years old and is a make of motor vehicle no longer manufactured; 1  the classic car club of america is considered by many to have the definitive definition of a classic. Historic vehicle 1 plate issued $25 initial application fee/ $10 annual renewal. In general, though a classic is any vehicle older than 15 years while an antique is more than 25 years old.