Can an RX7 be registered as a historic vehicle in CA?
 

As it said in the title, would this be possible?

Just did a quick google search and looks like it has to be at least 25 years old and of historic interest. So for now, I don't think these have a "historic interest" just yet. Check it out on page two next to "historical vehicle"

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/co...df?MOD=AJPERES

I know you are referencing CA. Here on the other coast it would qualify, but there are significant limitations on how many miles you can drive and *when*, e.g. weekend use only. I can't imagine that CA is any less restrictive.

Every state is different. Not all have restrictions and not all use the same criteria or age cutoffs.

I think the answer is no in CA and the year cutoff is 1975 or something.

Its possible. I was going to try to do it myself in my FC to avert smog. Unfortunately, you still have to smog it. The only benefit to is is a historic license plate, and insurance is cheaper. Keep in mind there is also a yearly milage limit.

Historic interest is a matter of opinion. The DMV cannot deny you of that.

Then what are the benefits of registering as a historic vehicle if you can only drive when and how much the government says so?

I'll stick to paying the $15/year for normal registration and drive when and how much I want.


EDIT: ^^^^ that guy just answered my question. But I still say its worth the extra cost to keep uncle sam out of my business.

15 dollars a year? Multiply that by 10 times for California.

Cool plate. But I like driving on weekdays ;)

Yup, I read that somewhere that a historic vehicle has limitations like the ones you've mentioned

Said it before; I'll say it again..... I LOVE SC!!! :D

Found this on the California DMV website. Not sure if historical and antique are the same but they are saying 39 years for an antique not 25 like here in Ohio:

"In California, under the year of manufacture (YOM) program, an antique vehicle is defined as any motor vehicle that was manufactured at least thirty-nine years ago."

Found it here: https://www.dmv.com/ca/california/cu...e-registration

People on this forum are so helpful, especially when the answer has already been given six times already.