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Re: [Healeys] Vehicle Registration in PA

To: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Vehicle Registration in PA
From: Chris Dimmock <austin.healey@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:20:06 +1000
Being an international list, here is my perception....
In Sydney Australia, we have a "club plate" scheme. That means you can  
drive what is basically an "unregistered vehicle" on "club plates" on  
specifically nominated outings (club nominated events, within x miles  
of home, with permission of the registrar etc).
As Patrick Quinn Esq (being the registrar of this scheme for the AHOC  
NSW) will probably explain in more detail....
In broad brush terms, a club registered Healey saves you a lot of  
money. In both insurance, and registration.
BUT it costs you in terms of flexibility of when and where you drive  
you Healey.
In indicative terms, "club" rego probably costs 75% less than "normal"  
registration. Comprehensive insurance probably costs 70% less.
But you can't just jump in your car and drive it because you want to  
go for a drive. There are limitations. One limitation - sometimes you  
have to call Patrick first.  And then tell him where you are going...
And Why....
(some good ones include... "I'm running in my new engine oil/ testing  
my new rear wheel bearing oil seals/ road testing my new boot mats.....)
Personally?
One day, when I'm not so spontaneous, I'll probably get club plates  
for my BJ8. And I'll text Patrick at 3.00am to tell him I'm off to  
Whale Beach because I just want to....
Oh.
Wait.
No.
Patrick - I'm off to whale beach at 3.00 am because I need to check  
my... Er.... new clutch pedal rubber operation in a non sunlight  
condition....
NSW Club plates? It's a great system. Saves lots of money. But it  
costs you some of your freedom.....
Maybe I'm more American than many of you guys think! Because I'm not  
yet prepared to trade "freedom of using my Healey" for "discounts"
Well - not yet!!!
;-)
Chris

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On 28/04/2011, at 2:28 PM, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:

> What's the advantage to having antique plates?  I register my BJ8  
> just like my other two 'modern' cars--no restrictions (except 7.5K  
> mi/yr on insurance).  Costs about $60/yr.
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