Classic Car
A classic car is an older vehicle kept for its historical, design or enthusiast value rather than as everyday transport.
What is Classic Car?
Many countries define classics by age, often 30 years or more for historic registration. Classics may benefit from special registration, tax or insurance rules. Originality and documented history strongly affect value. Clubs for each make are a good source of parts, advice and history for classic owners.
How it works
Age, rarity, condition and history together decide how a car is seen and valued as a classic.
Why it matters for your car
Parts, fuel and repair skills for old cars can be harder to find. Check local rules for using classics in low-emission zones.
Other terms
- Air Quality Sensor
- Anti-roll Bar Link (Drop Link)
- Backprobing
- Clear Coat
- Closed Loop (Fuel Control)
- Crossover
- Door Seal (Weatherstrip)
- Extended Warranty
- Frost Warning (Ice Warning)
- Gearbox Warning Light
- Glow Plug
- Paint Curing
- Parallel Parking
- Passenger Safety Cell
- Pedestrian Protection
- Power-folding Mirrors
- Snow Chains (Tyre Chains)
- Towing Electrics (Trailer Socket)
- Volumetric Efficiency
- Wheelbase