It was in 1984The Ministry of Transport and the French Federation of Retro Cars (FFVE) issued creation of Carte Grise Collection (CGC). At that time, it was about recognizing cars over 25 years old with the status of “old-timer”, which gave them a certain number of features compared to the usual gray card. In 2009the system changed simultaneously with new license plate format In France.

The last model registered in this format was the Piaggio Xevo scooter (523 RQD 75), the first in the new format was the Mazda 6 station wagon owned by the manufacturer’s French subsidiary. (AA-001-AA). Since that date, the CGC has been in existence reserved for cars over thirty years oldwhich are not more productsand whose the characteristics were not changed. This is not automatic, meaning the owner must apply for it if they wish. But on the other hand, what are the benefits collectible gray card?

Advantages of the gray collector card:

• Technical inspection every 5 years: instead of 2 years for regular gray cards. A find when you know a lot of control and requirements of CT. Collector cars registered before 1960 are exempt from inspection.
• Without traffic restrictions: thanks to their special status, classic cars are exempt from Crit’Air vignettes! Thus, they can circulate freely everywhere, especially in the Low Emission Zones (ZFE), which are becoming more and more common in the territory.
• Allowed black numbers: old ones may circulate on old-format plates (white or gray on a black background), without the geographical clarity of the department.
• Invulnerable in case of disaster: if your vintage car has been seriously damaged in a traffic accident, it cannot be declared a VEI (Vehicle Economically Irreparable) as is the case with normal vehicle registration documents. Therefore, experts will not be able to force it to be destroyed.

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Welcome, Twingo!

Here several good reasons to get a collection registration card for your old man. Here’s another one: this month, Renault Twingo is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and therefore becomes suitable as a collector’s car! You EPZs control your frog ! Family vacation, hobbies and good life. Far from the limitations of Crit’Air or technical control! Of course, provided you have it Twingo phase 1 (1993-1998) registered in February 1993 ! For later models, we will have to wait a few more months…