Registration and inspection on my 89 Mustang expired a few years ago and I've finally completed some maintenance and repairs needed to get it back on the road again. Since it will be driven very infrequently, I would like to go the route of antique vehicle registration and not have to get yearly inspections and registration. I set up an appointment at the county tax office today and have filled out form VTR-54 to bring, along with the title, to get the registration and plates.
Anyone registered an antique vehicle and have any information or opinions to share?

I've got one antique registered vehicle and another in the works. I've never had any LEO even ask me about it.

Know/understand the rules associated with the antique registration and you should be good to go. 5 year inspections and no windshield sticker is very convenient (and IMO makes since for non DD vehicles.)

Thanks for this info. I will be doing the same soon.

That's good to hear. I have a brake switch & turn signal kit on the way. Once installed it's off to the tax office for me to get an antique plate for my project.

Interesting, the form states the vehicle can only be used for shows, parades, etc. It is NOT to be used for transportation (only to be fixed),.

Leeman said:

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Interesting, the form states the vehicle can only be used for shows, parades, etc. It is NOT to be used for transportation (only to be fixed),.

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This has kept me on the fence with antique plates. I have several vehicles that could justifiably run farm tags but it's generally not worth the hassle if you get stopped.

I'm planning on running year of manufacture plates once my Bronco gets old enough.

I've heard stories of individuals with antique plates being hassled by police, but also heard folks never having any issues. Since the car is driven very infrequently, just about every drive would be to confirm a repair I made is functioning as expected. May be a good idea to print some of the statutes on antique registration and keeping them handy for the less informed peace officers.

Did the tax office just want your form & money or did they make you provide anything else? Proof of insurance I assume. What about proof of ownership?

Had to get a bonded title. Was not too bad.