Hello All,
As usual, I learn so much from being a member of
this group. I have wondered for a long time what the term "California
Black Plate Car" meant. I shall wonder no more. Down here in
LA (lower Alabama) we purchase vintage plates for vehicles 30 years and
older. It is a one time charge and is good for the length of time you keep
the vehicle in your possession. You have to sign an affidavit stating you
do not use the vehicle as a daily driver and that it is primarily used for
parades, car shows and collector car events. The police do not enforce
this so you do see some 30 year or older daily driven clunkers riding
around with the same "Vintage Vehicle" tag as a fully restored gem that is
occasionally driven. The law changed four or so years ago and these
new "requirements" went into effect. As for putting a tag on the car
from the year it was built, I have a '66 tag on the front
of my '66 Toronado and when the '65 Imperial convertible graduates from
restoshop school, it shall receive a '65 tag on the front bumper. These
vintage tags can be found at swap meets, antique and collectible shops and
even at the flea market in various conditions. Can't be used on the
rear, just the front as a fun way to let others know what county you're
from and in what year the car was made.
Greg McDonnell
Mobile,
AL
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