So, you are going to be a maverick if you try to change the sensor type. Consequently, if the failed sensor is a thermocouple, you need to stick with it. Donât replace it with an RTD, even though RTDs outnumber thermocouples by a wide margin in new installations or new temperature loops.
Generally, a car needs to be 25-30 years or older to be considered as an antique or collectible car. Since your Solara was made in 1999, it's still considered as a modern car. For a car to be considered an antique, it would just have to be old. On the other hand, for a car to be labeled a classic, it needs to have some kind of demand and value on the collector's market. The definitions for antiques differ from state to state.
Classic car. This classification definitely overlaps with antique cars. The definition of classic car is actually quite similar to that of antique cars. A car must be at least 20 years old, but not more than 40 years old to be considered a classic car. It should again have been repaired and maintained in a way that keeps it true to its original design and specifications. In other words it should not be modified or altered.