The term "classic" car, as I understand it, is any vehicle that is at least 15
years old. Where as "antique" cars are at least 20 years old. At the risk of insulting
some folks, I do not consider a 1986 Chrysler Voyager a "classic." It is
equally difficult for me to accept a 1981 Chevrolet Citation as an "antique."While I'll admit that I am a product of the '70's, I have certainly not remained frozen in that decade. However, I was baptized into the automotive world with the cars from the 1960's and early '70's. A guy named Edward lived in my neighborhood and drove a '70 Plymouth Superbird. What, are you kidding me? Someone we knew driving a Superbird to the grocery store? My goodness. If we only had a Time Machine...Oh yeah, where was I, we used to watch Edward's Petty Blue 'Bird rumbling by and make a comment like, "What a waste of machinery." Ed wasn't exactly known for his machismo. Looking back, that Plymouth was practically brand new, so we certainly didn't use the word "classic" to describe it. But, it was an "instant classic." This is why I rebuke the "15 years a classic" and "20 years an antique" standard. I suppose that back in the day, this standard if not accurate, was at least appropriate. Since we have survived the passing of the new millenium, I feel it's time to update this. I know, I know, it's just one of those things. I mean, who really cares about what "they" say? Well, My Daily Driver.com does, that's who. This publication is dedicated to the drivers of classic cars, so we'll use our alleged journalistic license to determine what is "classic."  continued...
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