Altered Vehicle. A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less that is modified so that the distance from the ground to the lowermost point on any part of the frame or body is different from the manufacturer's specifications, unless that difference is caused by:
A. The use of tires that are no more than 2 sizes larger than the manufacturer's recommended sizes;
B. The installation of a heavy duty suspension, including shock absorbers and overload springs; or
C. Normal wear of the suspension system that does not affect control of the vehicle.
Antique Auto. An automobile or truck manufactured in or after model year 1916 that is:
A. More than 25 years old;
B. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine;
C. Substantially maintained in original or restored condition primarily for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest;
D. Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods;
E. Not a reconstructed vehicle; and
F. Not an altered vehicle.
Classic Vehicle. A motor vehicle that is at least 16 years old but less than 26 years old that the Secretary of State determines is of significance to vehicle collectors because of its make, model and condition and is valued at more than $5,000.
Custom Vehicle. A motor vehicle manufactured after model year 1948 that:
A. Is at least 25 years old or was manufactured to resemble a motor vehicle that is at least 25 years old; and
B. Has been altered or modified from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal material.
Horseless Carriage. An automobile manufactured before model year 1916 that is:
A. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine of the vehicle;
B. Maintained primarily for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest; and
C. Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods.
Modified Show Vehicle. A factory-produced 2-wheel-drive motor vehicle manufactured after 1949 that is equipped with modified components and that qualifies as a modified show vehicle under rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police.
Reconstructed Vehicle. A vehicle that has been reconstructed to change the original steering, braking system, suspension system or body design, including, but not limited to, a dune buggy, a street rod, a passenger car converted to a pickup truck or a manufactured vehicle body mounted on another manufactured chassis. Repair to a vehicle that replaces parts with similar parts is not reconstruction.
Stock Race Car. A factory-produced motor vehicle that is equipped with roll bars or bracing welded or attached to the frame in a permanent manner, special safety belts and firewalls and that has part of the body removed.
Street Rod. A replica of or a modified antique auto manufactured prior to 1949 that complies with standards adopted by the Chief of the State Police.