Went to the DMV a few days ago. Here's how it went:
"I'd like an application for historical plates, please," I ask. "Sure," she says. "I'll be right back." Five minutes later, the document is found.
"Let's see. Your car is a 1974 so it's twenty, uh, er, more than 25 years old," says she. "Yes, it is," says I.
"Good. Now, it was made in 1974 so was, uh, built after 1922," she says. "Uh, yeeeah," I managed.
"OK, it's a Por', Poor', Porsh." "Yes," I say. "Historically significant, too. There were a limited number made that year." Don't you love the logic?
"Very good, then. That'll be $25," she says. "A few questions first," I plead. "What are annual registration costs?" I ask. "None, according to our information." Very good. "I heard somewhere that, uh, maybe, er - do-I-ever-have-to-smog-my-car-again?" I blurt. You'll love this - she says, "well, we usually require smog check like any other vehicle but with historical plates, you'll have to take that up with the smog station." Wink, wink, smile, smile. I caught two flies while my jaw was hanging.
"Well, cool looking plates, no more registration fees, and,uh, negotiable smog checks. Not a bad deal, really." I said. "Yes, not bad at all." she says. "I wish I could have one of those rare Italian sports cars, too."
All the above is accurate. Go to the DMV, you can't make up stuff like this.
BTW - thanks mikez