Classic Car Question?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by red raider, Dec 16, 2006.

  1. red raider

    red raider Guest

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    red raider, Dec 16, 2006
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  2. Hmmmm, since virtually nothin' mentioned above qualifies as a "classic"
    car with the possible exception of the Caddy (if not modified), what's
    this message doing in a Honda group?

    BTW, the only worthwhile car mentioned would be the Avanti...

    JT
     
    Grumpy AuContraire, Dec 16, 2006
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  3. red raider

    Tegger Guest



    Depends on your definition of "Classic". A "FULL Classic" is anything made
    from 1925 to 1948, and which has historical significance.

    There are lesser definitions of "Classic" that may well capture all the
    OP's examples.
     
    Tegger, Dec 19, 2006
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  4. This can turn into a real pissing contest.

    Since I own a 1931 Studebaker President State coupe which is a "Full
    Classic," and the term, "Classic Era," is generally defined as pre-war
    from about 1927 on. Vehicles manufactured after the war would fall under
    antique, special interest, Milestone etc. An exception is certain
    Lincolns that were made right after the war but still retained the pre
    war styling. "Full Classics" are those cars accepted by CCCA by votes.
    Post war designations are the Milestone cars in much the same way.

    Of course, anyone can call anything any name they wish. It just doesn't
    necessarily mean it's correct.

    I just get riled when someone compares my car to a model A...

    JT

    (Who ain't no stinkin' classic... Yet)
     
    Grumpy AuContraire, Dec 19, 2006
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  5. red raider

    jim beam Guest

    ok, semantics. are we talking "classic" as in just old, or are we
    talking "classic" as in superlative design destined for immortality? if
    the latter, the crx mkII is clearly a classic.
     
    jim beam, Dec 19, 2006
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  6. red raider

    Tegger Guest



    I get my info straight from the horse's mouth:
    http://www.classiccarclub.org/definition.htm
     
    Tegger, Dec 19, 2006
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  7. red raider

    Tegger Guest


    Many people have an informal, very loose definition of a "classic" as
    anything in good shape that's over 25 years old. That's not accurate, but
    it seems to be widespread.
     
    Tegger, Dec 19, 2006
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  8. As do I.

    JT
     
    Grumpy AuContraire, Dec 19, 2006
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  9. red raider

    Tegger Guest


    Then what's your source for the '27 and up assertion? The CCCA says exactly
    what I said: selected '25 to '48 models.

    Not trying to start a pissing contest here, just wondering.
     
    Tegger, Dec 20, 2006
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  10. I said "about 1927..." Are we over pedantic today?

    JT
     
    Grumpy AuContraire, Dec 21, 2006
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