{"id":11454,"date":"2023-11-28T14:59:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T21:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11454"},"modified":"2024-07-30T18:11:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T01:11:57","slug":"how-old-car-to-be-considered-a-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-old-car-to-be-considered-a-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"How Old Does a Car Have to Be to Be Considered a Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The line between modern and classic cars<\/a> can be blurry, as the criteria for classic cars vary between insurers, collector clubs, and across different states<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But knowing whether or not your vehicle is defined as a “classic”  isn’t just a fun fact to tuck in your back pocket. Because classic cars require specialized insurance, you may have to meet certain registration requirements if your vehicle is considered a “classic.” (Note: These requirements will vary depending on your state<\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is a Car Considered a Classic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before defining the characteristics of a classic car, note that there is no universally accepted definition<\/strong> of a classic vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While any car between 25 and 30 years old<\/strong> is generally considered a classic, different organizations, insurers, and states have their own definitions of classic cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance Company Classifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Insurers generally consider vehicles 20-30 years old <\/strong>as classics, with gaps in the ranges they cover. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n