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ModelA29 · 06-10-2025, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

Regarding that Virginia 250 mile restriction, it is 326 miles from here at the top of the state to Bristol at the Tennessee border. I think that whoever made the rule didn't get out much.

Or couldn't imagine someone subjecting themselves to driving a car without power steering/brakes and AC more than 20 miles at a time.

CA rules: The $2 license fee will save you $64 - the total cost for a $10,000 1928 car is $249. 21.120 Historical Vehicle and Horseless Carriage License Plates (VC §5004)

Permanent special identification plates may be issued to vehicles of historic value and interest. Vehicles assigned Horseless Carriage or Historical Vehicle License Plates are limited to operation or movement over the highway primarily for the purpose of historical exhibition or other similar, noncommercial purposes, such as parades or historic vehicle club activities, and are subject to a fixed annual vehicle license fee (VLF) of $2. Historical Vehicle and Horseless Carriage License Plates are not available as personalized plates.

nkaminar · 06-11-2025, 07:51 AM

I can see why YOM plates would be a problem for Virginia. I crossed a toll bridge there and expected to pay at the toll booth. No toll both but a camera that records the license plate (tag) and sends you a bill. My 1930 YOM North Carolina plate is apparently not in their computer because I never got the bill.

Benson · 06-11-2025, 11:36 AM

Some states DONOT allow painting or restoring collector plates.

Some have spent big bucks restoring plates only to find that the DMV will not accept them!

nkaminar · 06-11-2025, 01:03 PM

You just have to bury then for a few months and then dig them up. Presto, unrestored plates.

ronn · 06-12-2025, 05:12 AM

You just have to bury then for a few months and then dig them up. Presto, unrestored plates.
where theres a will- there is ALWAYS a way!

JayJay · 06-12-2025, 09:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar

You just have to bury then for a few months and then dig them up. Presto, unrestored plates.

Or - register the car at DMV with the unrestored plates, THEN clean/restore them before you install them on the car. Or find another DMV office.

06-11-2025, 07:51 AM	#22
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: Selling a low-numbered Wisconsin Collector Plate I can see why YOM plates would be a problem for Virginia. I crossed a toll bridge there and expected to pay at the toll booth. No toll both but a camera that records the license plate (tag) and sends you a bill. My 1930 YOM North Carolina plate is apparently not in their computer because I never got the bill. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

06-11-2025, 11:36 AM	#23
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Highlands, Cen~Col Posts: 2,896	Re: Selling a low-numbered Wisconsin Collector Plate Some states DONOT allow painting or restoring collector plates. Some have spent big bucks restoring plates only to find that the DMV will not accept them! Last edited by Benson; 06-11-2025 at 11:45 AM.

06-11-2025, 01:03 PM	#24
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: Selling a low-numbered Wisconsin Collector Plate You just have to bury then for a few months and then dig them up. Presto, unrestored plates. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

06-12-2025, 05:12 AM	#25
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Selling a low-numbered Wisconsin Collector Plate You just have to bury then for a few months and then dig them up. Presto, unrestored plates. where theres a will- there is ALWAYS a way!