From: JEFF HAIN-MATSON (flmv@flmv.net)
Date: Wed May 07 2003 - 03:55:39 PDT
Herr Bookmonger wrote:
> I forwarded this info request to my father who operated a Commonwealth of
> Pennsylvaina Official Inspection Station for 30 or 40 years. (He refers to
> Antique plates in PA. In Calif. there are Hist. Vech. plates as opposed to
> Antique.) This is his reply:
>
> PA requires that vehicle must be in exact shape that it was when it left the
> factory, NO modifications period. It does not necessarily need a
> professional restoration but can not be altered from original specs--down to
> the Hubcaps & Wheels. They do REQUIRE 4 photos [front - rear left side
> profile/right side profile. Antique plates can only be used for show or
> recreation events and the occasional Sunday drive. You cannot use them for
> normal daily activity[i.e.] going to work, shopping etc. They watch it very
> close and do not allowed the Antique plate to be abused. The plate is a one
> time issue with a $50.00 fee
$75.00 these days
> it is for the life of the vehicle so you see
> with the cost so low many would abuse the plate to save yearly registration
> fee. If you are going to modify the vehicle then there are other kinds of
> plates i.e.[Street Rod etc.] The Antique Car Clubs and their members are the
> best police force to stand up to violators. Also, vehicle can only be driven
> in daylight hours as no State Inspection is required and most will not meet
> current lighting standards.
you have the option of having it inspected. if it passes (i.e. happens to have
turn signals) then you can operate it after dark.
> If you want it to be an everyday driver then
> regular yearly registration + state inspection + emissions testing, and
> regular insurance are required.
>
> Herr Bookmonger
> M-43 Truck, Ambulance, ¾ Ton, 4x4, w/W
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <M35A2DEUCE@aol.com>
> Subject: [MV] register a historic vehicle in PA
>
> Hi list,
> IM going to buy a M35A2 and went to Pennsylvania licensing center to see
> what
> I will need to register it as a historic vehicle. They told me it must be in
> mint condition with no rust, dents,scratchs or I cant register it with
> historic plates
> has anyone in pa had this problem?
>
> Thanks
> Pete Kennedy
> M35A2DEUCE@AOL.COM
> MVPA# 24230
> Shohola, Pa
>
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