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Maryland Historic Tags

Ok.  I finally went to the MVA and got my '83 T-Bird titled & licensed.  It did qualify for the historic tags since it falls in the 20-24 year old bracket and is a model no longer produced.  I did not need any other documentation other than the title.  So if you have an 83-87 T-Bird or Cougar in Maryland, you can get historic plates.  I guess you '88 guys will have to wait a few more months.

Maryland Historic Tags

Reply #1 –
Yes, its 20 years and no longer produced to be historic, or 25 years.

Where in Maryalnd are you? Im in Severn, a stone throw away from the Arundel Mills mall.

Also, im seeing that you auto-x, id definatly love to ask you questions about that, since its what i really want to get into. Maybe we'll hook up some time and talk about it.
It's Gumby's fault.

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Reply #2 –
Sweet! The '86 is getting them soon and the '88s tags expire towards the end of the year anyway.

Yeah Shawn, we were discussing it here
I always thought it had to be a discontinued model but MD's MVA site says "make". The way they worded it left me doubtful.
 

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Reply #3 –
whats the limits on the historic plates? my stang had them cause my dad lived in kitzmiller md, man the land around there is incredible
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #4 –
In Minnesota the restriction is 20 years or older, or a model with less than 500 made (can be an engine combination too) . No limitation on mileage but it cannot be driven everyday. It also cannot be the only titled vehicle in your name (mine is still in my father's name for some nice insurance benefits)  Since I'm in Nebraska most of the time, I thought hard about getting collector tags, but I drive it everyday and when I am in Minnesota, there is a police officer that lives right down the road and that's when I drive it the most anyway. I'm not sure what it would take to prove that I drive it everyday (not even the DMV lady could help me much), but better safe than sorry. I can afford $30 a year to be legal.
2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible - 4.0L DOHC V8 (AJ27)
2018 Ford Explorer - 3.5L DOHC V6 (Duratec 35)
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - 4.6L SOHC V8 (Modular)
1987 Mercury Cougar LS - 5.0L V8 (Windsor) [SOLD in 2009]

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Reply #5 –
You're lucky - Nova Scotia doesn't offer "antique" plates (the only "old car" plates available) until the car is 30 years old. 2018 here I come...
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #6 –
YES! YEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!! :banana:
1984 Cougar Convertible
1988 Cougar XR-7

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Reply #7 –
"I/We, certify under oath that the vehicle will only be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation and similar uses. I/We further certify that this vehicle will not be used for general daily transportation or primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways."

Application for Historic or Street Rod Registration

More info here: http://www.marylandmva.com/AboutMVA/INFO/27300-28T.htm#historic

Here's that other spot: http://www.marylandmva.com/AboutMVA/FAQ/default.htm#anchor313
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"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
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Reply #8 –
Tbird232,

I am in cumberland, MD and yes, I do autocross.  We are lucky enough to have events right here in cumberland.  Check out http://www.nationalroadrally.com.  You can find out all about the past 5 seasons,the upcoming 2007 season, and the long history of sportscar racing in cumberland dating back to the 50's - Carol Shelby & Roger Penske to name two.  I can try to answer your questions, but I'm just a novice.  I will say it's the second most fun thing you can do in a car.

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Reply #9 –
25 years old no matter what here in Illinois. You guys are lucky. On the bright side the IEPA has not sent me a letter to go in for my two year emissions test yet. I should have got one in December but I didn't. Maybe my car is too old and they forgot:hick:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #10 –
When I re register mine, I'm in PA, I'm getting classic tags and so will be exempt from emissions. Like stated above there is a restriction on mileage and such, but I never exceed that anyway and it's not my DD.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Reply #11 –
oge you live in cumberland? thats not to far from where my grandparents live, only about 1 hour. Never thought id see a t bird down there (to many chevy nuts) only then the 3 my dad had/has.
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Maryland Historic Tags

Reply #12 –
Yea, lots of Chevys, ricers, but mainly SUV's and pickups.  Not too many T-Birds or Cougars left.  I did see a very nice T-Bird (87? 88?) in LaVale the other night.  Was up near Kitzmiller yesterday for work.  Freakin' white out conditions.  I swear you cross the Artic Circle when you get past Frostburg.  Beautiful country, but property is going out of sight out by Deep Creek Lake.

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Reply #13 –
In Michigan, it has to be 26 years or older to qualify for a Historic Vehicle Plate, they are $30 and are valid for 10 years.

Our state does have an Authentic License Plate option too, that I find more appealing. You can use the same year plate that would have been used the year your car was made. It's pretty neat if you have something like a '69 Mustang and you can drive around with a vintage license plate on your car and still be 100% legal.

Brent
1985 Mercury Cougar XR-7 - 5-speed 
One of 1,246 built

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Reply #14 –
my dad origianlly moved there with a black t/c (which i was given cause the frame rotted), bought a white one with a junk trans, and used it to fix the black one, before he found the cancer, and then now he owns and drives a silver 88 t/c, with a nasty oil leak cause we forgot to teflon the oil line:hick:  i wonder if his was the one you saw
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07