Classic plates on SVO's

[86-TC/SVO]

As most of you know I bought a low mileage SVO. I'm trying to get a Pa Classic plate for it. I took the pictures that the DMV requires and the rest of the paperwork needed. I received everything back today and they want me to: (exact words)
- remove the rear spoilers
- if orig. provide manufact document. & paint to match
- if not orig-remove
My question is what kind of "manufact document" can I use to prove that the spoilers are factory ? I know if I send them something I will never get it back. I'm not sure if I can scan a brochure picture and use it or if I give them the SVOCA address they would take the time to find out.

I can't be the first one trying to get a Classic plate on an SVO in Pa.
Any suggestions please !

[map351]

Best place to ask...

http://www.svoca.com/forum/index.php?s=

[86-TC/SVO]

Best place to ask...

http://www.svoca.com/forum/index.php?s=

I asked the same question there also, just trying to get more options from both places.

[Viper_ed]

Just paint it in photoshop and print pictures and tell them to get a clue as to what the car looks like before they try to tell you it doesn't belong.

[map351]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-...QQcmdZViewItem

[lib88stang]

I was looking into collectors plates for my mustang and buick, not sure how the classic plates work but good luck.

[86-TC/SVO]

I was looking into collectors plates for my mustang and buick, not sure how the classic plates work but good luck.

I would watch on the collectors plate, that will make your vehicle an R-title. I know a few that did do that, and some regret it.

[Martin0660]

We could take pictures of my spoilers with the "paint to match" option :D Of course they would tell us the tail lights were wrong ;)

I've always said that the black cars should have been painted to match, not grey, now the STATE of PA has confirmed it looks wrong too. You paying attention here Troy?

Maybe get someone from Ford to call them directly, lol, oh I forgot, even Ford didnt understand these cars.

Maybe pull the spoilers off, and promote it as the third option? 1 - both spoilers, 2- bi-wing delete, 3- spoiler delete all together. Maybe your VIN show this as actually one of the two built with no spoiler and you didnt know it ;)

I cant wait until they get to the pinstripes on the tail lights, un authorized headlight "covers", poorly installed (offset) hood scoop, those mudflaps in front of the rear tires, and I havent even got to the 5 lug disk brake conversion, Porsche wheels, and custom interior. Wait until they want to see pictures of the V8 engine :D

This is why I just pay for regular plates every year ;)

Bob Myers

[Martin0660]

I was looking into collectors plates for my mustang and buick, not sure how the classic plates work but good luck.

Like Steve said, I've heard real bad things there. You basically get an R title back. Probably okay on your 2.3 mustang, but I wouldnt dink your Buick

Bob Myers

[Stangin]

In this case I would just get creative and come up with a personlized plate, scrap the R-title route, why would you want the car recognized as something it isn't. The value will drop like a rock. Besides, the actual year of the car will never change, and anyone that knows anything about these cars will know it's a classic. I believe if you get an R-title for the car because of the plate, it is a step backwards. You got one in good shape, with low miles, I'd avoid anything that would take away from that.

[lib88stang]

Like Steve said, I've heard real bad things there. You basically get an R title back. Probably okay on your 2.3 mustang, but I wouldnt dink your Buick

Bob Myers

Thanks for the info Bob. Don't want to R-title it. How old does it have to be for antique/collector plates?