Stormy Weather Continues in the Pacific Northwest; Fire Weather Threats Developing in Southern California; and a Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain to the Gulf Coast. A warm Pacific storm will bring heavy high elevation snow, heavy rains, and gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest; which may produce avalanches, river flooding, and landslides.
Quick Answer. There is no universally accepted standard as to what makes a car a classic. As of 2014, many states' vehicle registries consider an antique car one that was built after 1922 and is at least 20 years old. The Classic Car Club of America has a strict list of acceptable cars that were produced between 1925 and 1948.
It all depends on where you look for the information. It varies between 25 and 30 years. It has nothing to do with being rare (consider the Mustang) .Value of a classic is an altogether different situation. A car can be a classic but worth very little. It is dependent on the popularity.