What constitutes a classic?
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What constitutes a classic?
Might as well start this thread seeing as it was starting to get covered in another.
Are there any age restrictions? Value, amount built etc?
Discuss.........lol
Are there any age restrictions? Value, amount built etc?
Discuss.........lol
Matt
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.
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Re: What constitutes a classic?
Quite simple thanks to the last government: anything over ten years old should be scrapped. End of..
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Re: What constitutes a classic?
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Please accept some spare full stops that I've been saving for just such an occasion..............
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Re: What constitutes a classic?
Well its worth hearing some of the rubbish that people will come up with.
Matt
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.
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Re: What constitutes a classic?
According to FIVA
I'm not so sure about the daily transport bit but it's been put in for political reasons. Whilst I don't own a modern car, I commute by bicycle, so none of my cars are in daily use.
I think we have to accept that "Historic", means the same as "Classic", unless it refers to vehicles falling within long established defintions, such as veteran and vintage. It has to be age based, as although there are cars which, no matter what their age, will never appeal to some people. However others will like said cars. For example, when my father worked at Frazer Nash, it was generally felt, within Frazer Nash, that Austin Healeys were junk (Maybe, compared to a Frazer Nash, they were) but that doesn't mean that Austin Healeys are not classic.1. DEFINITION
FIVA defines a HISTORIC VEHICLE as a mechanically propelled road vehicle
· which is at least 30 years old;
· which is preserved and maintained in a historically correct condition;
· which is not used as means of daily transport;
· and which is therefore a part of our technical and cultural heritage.
I'm not so sure about the daily transport bit but it's been put in for political reasons. Whilst I don't own a modern car, I commute by bicycle, so none of my cars are in daily use.
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Re: What constitutes a classic?
If you think it's a classic then it's a classic!
There are no definitions, not like edwardian, veteran and vintage which have precise definitions. basically it's anything old, ideally with a bit of a following and some spares back up and maybe an owners club.
There are no definitions, not like edwardian, veteran and vintage which have precise definitions. basically it's anything old, ideally with a bit of a following and some spares back up and maybe an owners club.
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Re: What constitutes a classic?
Is the RIGHT answer.mr rusty wrote:If you think it's a classic then it's a classic!
There are no definitions, not like edwardian, veteran and vintage which have precise definitions. basically it's anything old, ideally with a bit of a following and some spares back up and maybe an owners club.
Matt
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.
Re: What constitutes a classic?
So it isMattcortes wrote:Is the RIGHT answer.mr rusty wrote:If you think it's a classic then it's a classic!
There are no definitions, not like edwardian, veteran and vintage which have precise definitions. basically it's anything old, ideally with a bit of a following and some spares back up and maybe an owners club.
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Can we lock this and make it a sticky so nobody tries to get in an argument with everybody again?
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Re: What constitutes a classic?
So if I were to like a 2006 Peugoet, does that make it a classic ![Question :?:](./images/smilies/icon_question.gif)
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MG Midget 1500, MGB GT V8, Morris Minor Traveller 1275, MG Midget 1275 & too many bicycles.
MG Midget 1500, MGB GT V8, Morris Minor Traveller 1275, MG Midget 1275 & too many bicycles.
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Re: What constitutes a classic?
No that means you need help.
BUT if you are sad enough to enjoy the 206 and look after it and even take it to shows then other than thinking you're a bit strange I really wouldn't have a problem with it. If something about it was special to you then go for it. I'm guessing it was an example but like I said on an earlier threat I really like the little Fiat Cinqucento or Seicento Sportings and in theory they are the same age.
Guess even the maxpower brigade consider their carz (see what I did there? Down with the kidz innit) classics. Good luck to them.
BUT if you are sad enough to enjoy the 206 and look after it and even take it to shows then other than thinking you're a bit strange I really wouldn't have a problem with it. If something about it was special to you then go for it. I'm guessing it was an example but like I said on an earlier threat I really like the little Fiat Cinqucento or Seicento Sportings and in theory they are the same age.
Guess even the maxpower brigade consider their carz (see what I did there? Down with the kidz innit) classics. Good luck to them.
Matt
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.
1962 Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
1970 Triumph Herald 1360 Convertible
1978 Reliant Scimitar SS1
1986 Mini City
1990 Mini Equinox
1969 Hillman Imp
1969 Morris Minor 1000
Scarab Formula Vee race car
5x racing karts, Rotax, pro, 100cc and gearbox.
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