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The most common definition of a vintage car is that which is built between the start of 1919 and the end of 1930. The beginning of the vintage era is clearly earmarked by the end of the First World War. Hence there is very little debate on that count. But the British and the Americans are divided on the end of the vintage period. The Americans define 1925 as the pre-classic car period and the end of the vintage period; while the British clearly stick to 1930.While some others consider the beginning of the Second World War as the end of the vintage period.

The vintage period saw a lot of transition in the automobile industry. Cars had become more than a means to negotiate difficult roads. Convenience and comfort had improved. Cars of the vintage period gather so much curiosity and interest because it was a luxury good at that time owned only by the elite in the society.

There are classifications to the evolution of cars prior to vintage era. Like the steam era, where the cars were powered by steam. Then came the veteran cars where gasoline combustion powered the cars. An increase in the use of brass in the automobile industry made way for the brass era. This was followed by vintage period. It was the classic period which saw mass production of cars with a more standardized look, followed by a period when speed power and engine power were given emphasis and increased considerably. 25 years preceding to our current times is marked as the modern era of cars.

Any car outside the modern era can be registered with an antique vehicle registration which gives you a special antique car plate as well as other benefits. You could get a discount on your registration fee or an exemption from vehicle inspection if you are the owner of a special car.

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