"Special Interest"

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 01/04/2016 at 19:23 • Filed to: None

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Nebraska, like many states, allows collector vehicles to receive special registration. Think of it like a state “show and display” law. The wording in the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! makes no mention of any perks for the owner, just that you pay extra and aren’t supposed to drive the car as much or use it for normal things. No really, that’s about as specific as it gets. It’s vague enough that this lovely but seemingly unremarkable 2006 BMW 330i sedan is somehow registered as a “special interest vehicle”.

The only advantage I can come up with is that special interest vehicles are only required to have one plate; normal cars must have both. I know most of us on here think front plates absolutely ruin a cars looks, so that could possible be a reason.

EDIT: As Hammerheadfistpunch pointed out, insurance on a “collector” registered vehicle is usually a lot cheaper than on a normal vehicle, so that’s probably why.

GE90man > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/04/2016 at 19:30

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typical BMW driver?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GE90man 01/04/2016 at 19:32

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Maybe?

Maybe I should get them four our BMW.

HammerheadFistpunch > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/04/2016 at 19:33

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cheaper insurance.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HammerheadFistpunch 01/04/2016 at 19:35

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Could be a factor. I can’t say for sure but I wouldn’t be surprised.

HammerheadFistpunch > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/04/2016 at 19:40

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It’s almost universally the reason. “Collector” cars are much less to insure than a regular daily driven car

Matt Nichelson > GE90man 01/04/2016 at 19:41

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That’s right. We don’t like stupid plates on the front of our vehicles. Oh wait....

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HammerheadFistpunch 01/04/2016 at 19:43

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I’m still amused by just how vague the language is as to what constitutes a “special interest vehicle”. Hell, I could register my car like that.

camaroboy68ss > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/04/2016 at 19:59

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In Oregon, my state, with special interest or collector plates it’s also a one time tag at the DMV, you never have to renew the plates as long as you own the car. Rules are mileage and use for shows or club events only. Insurance wise it’s not much cheaper, but depends on how you insure it. My 68 Camaro is a lot higher in insurance than my 14 Camaro. Plus the insurance does ask for mileage each year in the car.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > camaroboy68ss 01/04/2016 at 20:02

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The fact that our legistation doesn’t specify mileage amazes me.

citizennick > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/04/2016 at 20:52

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I know some guys in my ST group up there that run them. I’m all like “it’s just a Focus, man...” But the whole no front plate thing is nice. I got normal plates and don't run a front one anyways.

camaroboy68ss > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/04/2016 at 21:19

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huh, I know Oregon does specify mileage but how are they actually going to check it, kinda pointless on a classic car.

jmedarts > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/05/2016 at 07:26

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Here in CT the car must be 20 years old. The advantage is it gets you an assessed value of not more than $500, which usually means a big tax reduction unless you have a real POS. There does not appear to be a mileage limit from the state, but the insurance company usually restricts the mileage significantly.