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mattsaggus

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how old is vintage ,classic etc?
« on: March 21, 2010, 11:54:00 pm »
Just wondering how old does a bike need to be to be called vintage or classic , is there more terms used ?
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Who sets the standards ?
thanks Matt.
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Offline Nathan S

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Re: how old is vintage ,classic etc?
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2010, 07:48:33 am »
Talk about wandering into a minefield!


Anyhow, there are accepted standards for cars, but bikes are a bit wobblier...

For cars... (and trusting my hurried memory):
Veteran: pre WW1.
Vintage: Pre WW2
Classic: 30 years and older (sometimes 25+ years).

HTH.
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Re: how old is vintage ,classic etc?
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2010, 08:18:03 am »
BoooMM That was the minfield.
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Re: how old is vintage ,classic etc?
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2010, 11:51:10 am »
Here you go mattsaggus  8) this may help having a read though these definitions.
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 http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=8059.0
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Re: how old is vintage ,classic etc?
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2010, 07:48:42 pm »
ive just bought an 87 cr125 although i dont class it as vintage most places ive rang for parts keep telling me those old vintage hondas are getting hard to get parts for :D
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