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  1. dstacy

    dstacy F1 World Champ
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    #1 dstacy, May 2, 2013
    Today I got the state of Texas to give me antique plates for my Ferrari so it no longer has to be inspected and doesn't have to pass emissions (not that it ever did)

    WOO HOO!
     
  2. TexasF355F1

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    #2 TexasF355F1, May 2, 2013
    Congrats!
     
  3. dstacy

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    #3 dstacy, May 2, 2013
    Thanks. Getting that V-12 to pass emissions was tough at best. But no more.
    There is another bonus; the plates are $67 and they are good for three years!
     
  4. jimpo1

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    #4 jimpo1, May 2, 2013
    How old does the car have to be?
     
  5. dstacy

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    #5 dstacy, May 2, 2013
    25 years
     
  6. GrigioGuy

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    #6 GrigioGuy, May 2, 2013
    Antiques & Classic License Plates

    25 years. My 328 is eligible, but I'd have to give up the vanity plate. Decisions, decisions . . .
     
  7. f1_nix

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    #7 f1_nix, May 2, 2013
    Based on the link Tillman posted, antique plates are for show & display cars only. Is that still correct?
     
  8. dstacy

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    #8 dstacy, May 3, 2013
    You have to read the law carefully. Any driving for maintenance is allowed. Driving for the public good is allowed. Clubs, shows, etc, etc. The maintenance clause is the one that gets you by. Never had any problem with my other cars with antique plates.
     
  9. dstacy

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    #9 dstacy, May 3, 2013
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    Yep, pre 1982 cars can use a plate from the year of manufacture if they want but your vanity plate would be a goner. I gave up mine just so I didn't have to pass inspection or emissions. Besides antique plates are only the rear plate so now I have a personalized Italian front plate :D
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  10. Sushimon355

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    #10 Sushimon355, May 3, 2013
  11. jimpo1

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    #11 jimpo1, May 3, 2013
    That had occurred to me also, I'm eligible. But I'm not giving up my vanity plates, and I already don't have to pass emissions. My inspection a few months ago was a whopping $20!
     
  12. Schatten

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    #12 Schatten, May 3, 2013
    Congrats! Another bonus point about antique plates...it is only a single plate!
     
  13. FarmerDave

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    #13 FarmerDave, May 3, 2013
    One of the benefits of living in the sticks... no emissions testing on any of my cars, age doesn't matter!
     
  14. jimpo1

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    #14 jimpo1, May 3, 2013
    What's the other one?

    :D
     
  15. FarmerDave

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    #15 FarmerDave, May 3, 2013
    250 miles in between me and you!
     
  16. Shaide

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    #16 Shaide, May 3, 2013
    That was cold! (But yes.... Pretty darn funny too.)
     
  17. jimpo1

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    #17 jimpo1, May 3, 2013
    That's a plus that works both ways. :p
     
  18. Faber

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    #18 Faber, May 4, 2013
    $15 inspection yesterday in San Antonio - longest part was finding the VIN online...(-*

    Has anyone ever employed the "rotating" license plate mechanism?
     
  19. Texas Forever

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    #19 Texas Forever, May 4, 2013
    +1 When I got one for a 1970 Triumph motorcycle, the state apparently forgot about it. I never got another notice about renewal or anything.

    Dale
     
  20. LightGuy

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    #20 LightGuy, May 5, 2013
    Awesome idea.
    Where do you get personalized euro front plates ?
     
  21. dstacy

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    #21 dstacy, May 7, 2013

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