Reconstructed vehicle. A vehicle that has been assembled or constructed largely by means of essential parts, new or used, derived from vehicles or makes of vehicles of various names, models and types or that, if originally otherwise constructed, has been materially altered by the removal of essential parts or by the addition or substitution of essential parts, new or used, derived from other vehicles or makes of vehicles. For the purposes of this paragraph, "essential parts" means integral and body parts, the removal, alteration or substitution of which will tend to conceal the identity or substantially alter the appearance of the vehicle.

Historic vehicle. Any of the following:

1. A vehicle bearing a model year date of original manufacture that is twenty-five years old or older.

2. A vehicle included in a list of historic vehicles filed with the director by a recognized historic or classic vehicle organization during the month of December of each year.

3. A reconstructed vehicle that the director determines, on application by the owner, retains at least the basic original body style as manufactured twenty-five years or more before the date of the application.

Classic car. A car included in the 1963 list of classic cars filed with the director by the classic car club of America. The director shall revise the list every five years.

Horseless carriage. A motor vehicle manufactured in 1915 or before.

Specially constructed vehicle. A vehicle not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles.

Street Rod. A vehicle with a body design that retains at least the basic original style as manufactured in 1948 or earlier and that has been modified for safe road use. This modification may include:

1. Modification of the drive train and suspension and brake systems.

2. Modifications to the body through the use of materials such as steel or fiberglass.

3. Any other safety or comfort features.