[TR] Reality check

[oliver]

in Texas cars older than 25  years there is safety testing only, except if 
you get antique plates.  as far as i know, an antique vehilce does not have 
safety or inspection requirements.  it just has to have insurance.

The official line is:

Antique license plates are issued for cars, trucks or motorcycles that are 
at least 25 years old and are a collector's item. The vehicle must be used 
exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of 
public interest. Vehicles displaying Antique plates may not be used for 
regular transportation or carry advertising. The vehicle may be driven to 
and from a location for routine maintenance.

as a friend of mine said, if i'm not driving to an exhibition, club 
activity, etc, i'm out test driving . . .


> Only speaking of the "emissions testing" law here in Virginia, the 
> emissions must be up to the standards of the "Year of Manufacture", to 
> expect a 1959 Triumph to meet 20010 standards would sure wipe out any and 
> "ALL" antique" autos, the hobbie would be finished.  FT
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