Classic and Collectible cars are often sought after and revered by many enthusiasts. What is it that classifies a vehicle as a classic and makes one vehicle more valuable than another? While variations on the definition of a classic car differs from one person to the next, a Classic is generally 20-25 years. Collectible depends on how many were made, it's options list, uniqueness, history of that model, etc. Some vehicles are instant collectibles, even when they are on the showroom floor. Classic does not always equal valuable. However, collectible almost always ads some sort of value.
According to the Classic Car Club of America, a true classic is any vehicle built between 1925 and 1948. To be considered classic, a car must be also considered “fine” or “distinctive.” What sets models from these years apart, in the minds of club members is the fact they were constructed with extreme workmanship and high engineering standards that aren’t always evidenced on today’s production lines. While other clubs recognize cars outside of the tight year span of the Classic Car Club of America as classics, the earliest models are those that make the grade with the CCCA. Examples of approved classics by this organization include Alfa Romeos, du Ponts, Cadillacs, Buicks and Rolls-Royces.
However, the Antique Automobile Club announced the inclusion of vehicles 25 years old and older into the classifications. Nevertheless, it is up to the viewer's discretion. Some states even classify a classic car as 15 years or older.
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