Overview
The ownership, preservation, display and driving of “vintage” automobiles has long been a passion of Canadians. Car owners often treat their treasured car more like a member of their family!
Across Canada there are several clubs devoted to bringing together people from all walks of life to share their treasures, experiences and technical tips.
Vintage” is a generic term, however there are four distinct categories depending on the age of the automobile:
Pre-War: Automobiles designed and or built prior to December 31 1940.
Historic: Automobiles manufactured from January 1 1941 to December 31 1959.
Vintage: Cars manufactured from January 1 1960 to December 31 1969.
Classic: Cars manufactured from January 1 1970 to December 31st 1975.