Hi Bill,
Nice to pay for tabs only once, I highly recommend that all of our
IMP pals in WA state get these plates if your cars qualify !!!!
Both my 66 Crown Coupe and my 67 300
Convertible have collector status since 1998. This means that I can use
either the Blue collector plates or WA State Plates that were used in the year
of the automobile manufacture. Most licensing facilities have a list of
which type of plates were used in WA State over the years.
I have the original 66 plates from when the
Imperial was purchased at Burien Chrysler Plymouth. The 67 300 has plates
from my parted out 79 Subaru, they are the correct plates for 67 thru at
least 79 for WA State autos.
The WA State antique status requires a one
time registration & licensing fee, after than no more registration is
required unless the car is sold or moved to another state. The car must be
at least 30 years old to qualify for this type of antique status. I
drive the cars quite a bit, and have never been questioned by law enforcement
regarding the car use and if that use
fits into the "Special Requirements" listed below.
Note that using the car for
"pleasure" is an acceptable use under the requirements. That kind of
implies that as long as me or someone else is "pleased" with using the
car, then that "pleasurable" car use is allowed under those "Special
Requirements." Special excursions to the
grocery store, auto parts store, Christmas shopping or for dates or the drive in
are sure to be allowed under the "Special Excursion" clause.
Here is the requirements for WA State
Antique/ Collector Plates: http://www.dol.wa.gov/vs/specialtyplates/reqantique.htm
Special Requirements for Antique and Collector PlatesAntique motor vehicles include those vehicles over 40 years old displaying Horseless Carriage plates. Collector vehicles are those vehicles at least 30 years old and older with either collector vehicle license plates. A Restored license plate is a Washington-issued license plate designed for use in the year of the vehicle's manufacture. The restored license plate may be used instead of a vehicle license plate or horseless carriage license plate. The license plate must be restored to such a condition that it may be identified with its year of issue. Reproductions of the original are not acceptable for use as a restored license plate. Antique/Collector vehicles must be:
Antique/Collector vehicles may be driven:
Antique/Collector vehicles may not be used for:
Antique/Collector License Plates, which include Collector, Horseless Carriage or Restored license plates may be:
Happy holidays!
Marc in Mukilteo
Asia & M.A.R.S. Regional Manager
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