So I've been curious for a while about the Historical license plates and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on getting one for the 78 Brat.

 

Here's some links to the DMV site.

 

License Plate Main:

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/dmv/vr/placardsanddecals

 

Link to Historical Plate Paperwork:

http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg17a.pdf

 

So would there be any pro/con to having a Historical Plate? I know the Brat in my opinion is a historically significant vehicle. But is it worth getting the special plate?

So I've been curious for a while about the Historical license plates and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on getting one for the 78 Brat.

 

Here's some links to the DMV site.

 

License Plate Main:

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/dmv/vr/placardsanddecals

 

Link to Historical Plate Paperwork:

http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg17a.pdf

 

So would there be any pro/con to having a Historical Plate? I know the Brat in my opinion is a historically significant vehicle. But is it worth getting the special plate?

Not if you only want to drive it in parades, historical exhibitions, or historical club activities.  According to the dmv form for special license plates.

Whether or not you decide to register your car as a classic/historic vehicle depends entirely on what you use it for.  If it is your daily ride to work, Johnny Law might not take kindly (there are loopholes, however).  On the other hand, you don't have to pay for tabs ever again (at least in WA).

 

My '84 wagon is registered as a classic car and I have vintage, year-correct plates on it.  Since it isn't my daily driver I'm not worried about limited use and as long as it is drive-able, I don't have to worry about keeping the registration up to date.

 

I've been waiting since about 2004 for this thing to turn 30 years old (Minimum age for a classic in WA), so for me it was a no-brainer.  Might not be the best route for everyone though.

Thoroughly read your state's laws about collector/classic/historic cars and decide for yourself if it makes sense to register as a classic.