Reconstructed Vehicle. Any vehicle that:

    (i) Is of a type required to be registered under this title; and

    (ii) Has been materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition, alteration, or substitution of essential parts.


Specially Constructed Vehicle. Any vehicle that:

(i) Is of a type required to be registered under this title;

(ii) Was not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles; and

(iii) Has not been materially altered from its original construction.


Historic Motor Vehicle. A motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that:

(1) Is at least 20 years old;

(2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design; and

(3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration. “historic motor vehicle” does not include a vehicle that has been remanufactured or reconstructed as a replica of an original vehicle.


Street Rod. A motor vehicle that:

(1) Is 25 years old or older; and

(2) Has been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design.

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