| Car lovers all over the world have an interest in cars | | | | many cars that they consider to be classics. You can |
| of all ages. Antiques seem to be especially popular | | | | log on and check this website any time to see if |
| though when it comes to restoration projects and | | | | your car is on the list. Also, if you are looking at a |
| personal collectibles. It can be difficult to determine | | | | certain type of collector car, you can see if it is on |
| what exactly makes a car an antique. This is | | | | the list before you buy it. |
| something that many people continue to disagree on. | | | | For the most part, in the United States a classic car |
| However, there are a few specific points that you | | | | is one that is twenty-five years or older. This is the |
| can take into consideration when trying to determine | | | | definition that is given by the Antique Automobile |
| whether or not your car might be an antique. Listen | | | | Club of America. Of course this definition does not |
| to the pros for the best tips and advice rather than | | | | apply everywhere. Many insurance companies have |
| assuming or listening to someone with little antique | | | | their own definition of what makes a car an antique |
| car knowledge. | | | | for legal purposes. If you plan to purchase and insure |
| The Classic Car Club of America has their own official | | | | one of these cars, consult your insurance company |
| definition of what make a car an antique. They define | | | | for an accurate quote first. |
| an antique car as one that has been built between | | | | The definition of what makes a car antique can vary |
| the years 1925 and 1948. The car can be from | | | | among insurance companies. Always consult one that |
| America, Europe or otherwise imported as long as it | | | | claims to deal in classic cars. A regular insurance |
| matches those production years. Of course there are | | | | company that deals only in commuter cars will have |
| other sources that tend to vary from this definition. | | | | little knowledge of how to deal with the proper |
| It's wise to seek more than one opinion. | | | | definition and insurance of an antique car. |
| There are other factors that play a role in whether | | | | If you would like to add a classic car to your personal |
| or not a car is classic or antique. Things like engine | | | | collection then you should make your choice based |
| displacement and automatic lubrication systems | | | | on what you love. It's simply not wise to invest in an |
| indicate that a car is an antique. There are other | | | | antique car with the sole intent to make money from |
| features too that can be considered so if you are | | | | it in the future. It's not a guaranteed investment and |
| not sure about something on the older car that you | | | | should not be something that you use only as a |
| own, ask a professional for assistance. | | | | means to make money. Enjoy the classic car that |
| The Classic Car Club of America keeps a list of the | | | | you choose regardless of its predetermined status. |