Vintage vehicle

A vintage vehicle is a vehicle that reflects the development of research or engineering, is of cultural and historical value and of interest to collectors or museums, was manufactured at least 35 years ago, and has been approved as a vintage vehicle.

Vintage vehicle approval means verifying that the vehicle is to be classified as a vintage vehicle according to the technical condition and originality requirements. Vintage vehicle approval is carried out by two specialists authorised by at least five vintage vehicle clubs and approved by the Road Administration, who will issue a certificate of vintage vehicle approval.

A certificate of vintage vehicle approval is issued upon approval as a vintage vehicle, one copy of which shall be sent to the Road Administration.

The certificate of vintage vehicle approval is valid for 12 years, the latest certificate of approval invalidates all previously issued certificates.

A vintage vehicle registration certificate is issued to be valid for 12 years following the date of recognition.

Vintage vehicle specialists recognised by the Estonian Transport Administration and Estonian Union of Vintage Technology Clubs (EST):

Official website for the Estonian Association of Historic Vehicle Clubs (EST)

Further information regarding the recognition of vintage vehicles (EST)

Last updated: 26.01.2025

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