What age does a car turn classic?

The classification of vehicles as "classic" varies by geography and organization. Different regulatory or enthusiast bodies might set their own guidelines and thresholds. In some classifications, classic cars must be older than specified decades. For example, according to Hagerty Insurance in the United States, most vintage and exotic collectible vehicles fall between twenty and forty years old, while "antique" status may imply even greater age restrictions based on the country's vehicle titling regulations. Other definitions can set more precise age limits by calendar year (such as cars made prior to a specific time, like pre-1960 vehicles). These definitions serve various purposes in insurance, licensing, automotive journalism, car valuation, and similar considerations.