How/where do I register my 1985 Nissan as a antique car?

Question

I live in Texas, and only want to drive this car to and from work. Which is 10 miles total per day. I can't pass emissions.

Answer 1

wherever you do it it will be in 2010. antique means over 25 years old. why not just get it fixed so it can pass legit

Answer 2

An antique car registration will not work for you. From the Specialty License Plate site:

"Antique license plates are issued for cars, trucks or motorcycles that are at least 25 years old and are a collector’s item. The vehicle must be used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest. Vehicles displaying Antique plates may not be used for regular transportation or carry advertising. The vehicle may be driven to and from a location for routine maintenance."

A Classic Auto plate would be valid on your car (ooops, not for another few years), but wouldn't help you escape emissions:

"Classic license plates are issued to cars that are 25 or more years old. Unlike antiques, which cannot be used for regular transportation or carry advertising, classic license plates require a vehicle to be fully registered like any other vehicle, allowing it to be operated on any roadway. A specialty plate fee of $15 is charged in addition to the regular registration fee [pdf, 1 page, 943kb] and other applicable fees."

You might consider replacing it, the state of Texas will give you up to $3500 toward a newer car if yours fails emissions through the AirCheckTexas program. http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementati...