RE: New baby in the family: URQ

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

> Also I heard that you can register this car as a
> classic, and the insurance is cheaper and the coverage
> is better, does anyone know about this?

... congrats on the find!

I think that registration as a classic can vary from state to state, and you
may want to talk to your insurance provider about coverage.  You may find
that the limitations for mileage and such might be a bit overrestrictive to
you ... I don't know what you plan to do with the car though.  If you know
that you don't plan to drive the car much in any event, you should be able
to get a discount on insurance based on limited use.  You should also talk
to the carrier about how they determine the value of the car, and if it is
significantly lower than you feel it is worth see what you can do about it
...

Here in California you can get "Historical Vehicle" plates on a car that is
at least 25 years old but manufactured after 1922.  I believe that there is
a one-time only registration fee of $25 (!), but you are only allowed to
drive the car in "historical exhibitions, parades, or historiuc vehicle club
activities."  I wonder if clubs like SCCA/NASA/etc would even consider this
registration valid for participation in their events?

Enjoy your new car!

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)