Re: DOT and EPA standards

["jtrealty@xxxx " <jtrealty@xxxx>]

The 20 year mark is used by some state dmv's to allow you to get 
antique plates. It is also used by some insurance companies to
qualify 
for antique insurance. It is also an informal point of demarcation 
for many car shows.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757




--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, Cliff Andrews <fen2k@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi list.. i had been reasearching the idea of free
> flow exhaust etc for my car.. i was under the
> impression that a car hit "antique" status at 20 years
> and these mods could be performed..butt...
> 
> I talked to a DOT representative yesterday that is
> pretty high up there in the food chain, he too is a
> exotic car collector (ferrari) and made it very clear
> to me that it takes 25 years to be exempt from DOT and
> EPA standards. So im wondering where everyone is
> getting the 20 year rule?
> 
> cliff
> 10854
> 
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