[steve kuznicki]

Hello,

Anyone know the general rules for collector plates in Florida?

I know that a car must be 30 years old.

Do you need to have a "regular" car also to qualify for classic car insurance?

Is there a yearly inspection in Florida.

Thanks,

Steve

[VintageRacer477]

Steve,

FL antique plates have no relationship to your insurance costs or restrictions.

Once you register your historic car, that's it. You may want to search the Florida Dept of MV & Highway Safety site for any obscure rules. But, I registered my Alfa a number of years ago & just renew by mail.

As for insurance, I use Hagerty for my vintage cars. They have minimal restrictions. Check with one of their agents. When I had a 1966 MGB that was my daily driver, I insured it with my regular carrier, Geico. Thus no restrictions on miles or use.

[steve kuznicki]

Hi Norm,

Don't you need antique plates to get Antique insurance (for example from Hagerty)? It seems much less expensive than standard (such as Allstate) insurance.

Thanks,

Steve

[VintageRacer477]

Steve,

You have to check with your insurer. They are all different. Some only allow use to/from club events. So you can't run to the store with the car. Others limit miles driven per year.

I insured my '59 Turner race car with Hagerty as well as the Alfa. Turner was covered until it went on-track. Only plates on it were the British road registration.

I insure with Hagerty because they are more liberal in what I can do with the car, and they were a client.