Stormy Weather Continues in the Pacific Northwest; Fire Weather Threats Developing in Southern California; and a Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain to the Gulf Coast. A warm Pacific storm will bring heavy high elevation snow, heavy rains, and gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest; which may produce avalanches, river flooding, and landslides.
Quick Answer. There is no universally accepted standard as to what makes a car a classic. As of 2014, many states' vehicle registries consider an antique car one that was built after 1922 and is at least 20 years old. The Classic Car Club of America has a strict list of acceptable cars that were produced between 1925 and 1948.
1 The definition of classic car is actually quite similar to that of antique cars. 2  A car must be at least 20 years old, but not more than 40 years old to be considered a classic car. 3  It should again have been repaired and maintained in a way that keeps it true to its original design and specifications. For that reason they set rules stating what qualifies as antique.. 2  In most cases it is a car that's over 45 years old. 3  Generally the car should be maintained in a way that keeps it true to the original manufacturer specifications. 4  Classic car.