I just want to vent on this subject!

I went to the BMV this afternoon to register my 84 Fiero for Antique Plates and was told I would have to wait another year. They stated that Antique plates are for cars MORE than 25 years old. I told the lady that my Fiero was MORE than 25 years old..its 25 years and 22 days old. Well she gave me the evil eye and sent me away holding my bill of sale and my antique auto insurance card.
I thought maybe I could find a loop hole but no luck so far.

What does your state think is an Antique Auto and what is with the ~more than 25 year old~ rule. I think this is so dumb! GRRRRRR

Thanks for listening. John

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Don't give up so easy! You know Your right so persue it!

BS!!! I have allready talked to my Town Hall,and they have confirmed that the '84 is indeed ready for the Antique plate.

Don't let them screw you over,John.

This goddamn state makes me so mad sometimes.....

thats just one dumbass person who probably doesnt know cars, or her job for that matter, try some other tag places. i hafta do that think at so many places. keep searching around till i get the answer i want.

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Cars, motorcycles and snowmobiles are over 25 years to be considered antiques.
http://www.mainelegislature...title29-Asec101.html
3. Antique auto. "Antique auto" means an automobile or truck manufactured in or after model year 1916 that is:
A. More than 25 years old; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. Substantially maintained in original or restored condition primarily for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest; [1997, c. 653, §2 (AMD).]
D. Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods; [2005, c. 314, §1 (AMD).]
E. Not a reconstructed vehicle; and [2005, c. 314, §2 (AMD).]
F. Not an altered vehicle. [2005, c. 314, §3 (NEW).]
[ 2005, c. 314, §§1-3 (AMD) .]

i was just looking into this for my 84 here in NY .....checked on the DMV website and its the same deal......whens its MORE than 25 years so technicaly means when it turns 26 years old....how lame.

thing is....the historical/antique plates thing states it cant be used for a daily driven car. So not sure if some cops might beef over it if you daily drive or drive the car often.

Maine Antique vehicle registration laws

§457. Antique vehicle registration plates
1. Antique vehicle registration plates authorized. The Secretary of State may issue registration plates for antique autos, custom vehicles, horseless carriages, street rods or antique motorcycles. These plates must bear the inscription "Maine" and the inscription "Antique Auto," "Custom Vehicle," "Horseless Carriage" or "Street Rod" or, for antique motorcycles, the inscription "Antique."
[ 2005, c. 321, §2 (AMD); 2005, c. 321, §6 (AFF) .]
2. Existing number plates.
[ 1995, c. 645, Pt. A, §3 (RP) .]
3. Contemporary plates. An owner of an antique auto, horseless carriage, street rod or antique motorcycle may use registration plates that were issued in the same year the antique vehicle was manufactured, as long as the motor vehicle:
A. Is over 25 years old; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Is registered as an antique vehicle; and [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. Carries a valid antique motor vehicle registration certificate and plates. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[ 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF) .]
4. Display of contemporary plates. Contemporary registration plates must have matching plate numbers, be affixed to both the front and rear and conspicuously bear the year of manufacture.
[ 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF) .]
5. Street rod standards. The Chief of the State Police shall establish standards to qualify vehicles as street rods. These standards include:
A. The age of the vehicle; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. The equipment and its condition; and [2005, c. 34, §1 (AMD).]
C. Permissible modifications. [2005, c. 34, §1 (AMD).]
D. [2005, c. 34, §2 (RP).]
[ 2005, c. 34, §§1, 2 (AMD) .]
6. Application. An application for registration of a vehicle under this section must be accompanied by an affidavit that includes a statement indicating the year and make of the motor vehicle and that the vehicle is garaged or maintained in the State.
[ 2005, c. 321, §3 (AMD); 2005, c. 321, §6 (AFF) .]
7. Registration fee. The fee for registration of an antique auto, horseless carriage or antique motorcycle is $15. The fee for registration of a street rod is $30.
[ 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §1 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). 1995, c. 645, §§A3,C4 (AMD). 1995, c. 645, §C16 (AFF). 1999, c. 790, §C1 (AMD). 1999, c. 790, §C19 (AFF). 2005, c. 34, §§1,2 (AMD). 2005, c. 321, §§2,3 (AMD). 2005, c. 321, §6 (AFF).

It must be OVER 25 years old.

[This message has been edited by fieroparts.com (edited 01-23-2009).]

quote Originally posted by Indyellowgt: BS!!! I have allready talked to my Town Hall,and they have confirmed that the '84 is indeed ready for the Antique plate. Don't let them screw you over,John. This goddamn state makes me so mad sometimes.....

I agree mark...it is BS. Ive already read the by- laws on the website for Maine BMV. Ive been to the branch office and will check my local town hall to get my antique plates. I went to the branch office because I was going to get a custom tag. Now I will get normal antique tags at the local if they will let me and then order the custom on_line

I did send an E-mail to the Augusta BMV to Richard Nickless
Senior Section Manager
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Services Division
Augusta, ME 04333-0029

and he didnt clearfy anything... I asked him to explain in detail what MORE than 25 years meant. If indeed my 84 Fiero could be registered. This is what I got:

Thank you for your interest and inquiry about an antique auto registration and the associated motor vehicle law. An antique auto" means an automobile or truck manufactured in or after model year 1916 that is:

A. More than 25 years old;
B. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine;
C. Substantially maintained in original or restored condition primarily for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest;
D. Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods;
E. Not a reconstructed vehicle;
F. Not an altered vehicle; and
G. Garaged and maintained in Maine.

As part of the registration process, you are required to complete an affidavit certifying that the vehicle and your intended use meets the legal definitions I described above. You start the registration process by going to your municipality of residence and paying excise tax. Most municipalities can issue registrations and plates. If not, you can go to your local BMV branch office, but Maine residents must pay vehicle excise tax first.

I wont persue this office until I check with my local . Seems to me the state makes up things to get excise tax out of us. Grrrrrrrrrr
Now I have to wait until Monday....
John

Here's the rule in Florida :

“Antique” tag with light blue background “ANTIQUE” plate if the modified or unmodified car, truck or motorcycle was manufactured in 1946 or later AND is 30 years old or more, AND equipped with an engine of 30 years old or more.

Your car may have been built in 83 as an 84 model year...
Bob

quote Originally posted by fiero67: A. More than 25 years old; B. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine; C. Substantially maintained in original or restored condition primarily for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest; D. Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods; E. Not a reconstructed vehicle; F. Not an altered vehicle; and G. Garaged and maintained in Maine.

I wonder what they consider 'altered'.

I would take the paper work in and fight it too, just out of principle. It may take a year to do it ad be academic by that point but a least you fought for your rights.

Update!!!

I finally got around to going to the local town hall and got the 84 registered as an Antique Auto!!!

I asked the lady if "this" would qualify and she said "of course, its 25 years old" .

Success!

I even put the plate on the Fiero, well sort of...LOL

John