With effect from 1 July 2000, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce a Classic Car Scheme. Under this scheme, cars that are at least 35 years old can be converted to Classic Cars. An owner of a Classic Car will need to pay 10% of the Prevailing Quota Premium (PQP) for the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) and an annual fee of $280 for its vehicle license. The usage of the Classic Car will be restricted to a maximum of 28 days in a calendar year. The owner will receive 28 free day-coupons for each calendar year. This day-coupon must be displayed for each day of usage of the Classic Car.

Why a Classic Car Scheme?

The Scheme will enable some Singaporeans to realise their aspirations of owning well-preserved cars of a bygone era that is of some heritage value to Singapore. Classic cars are not meant to serve the ordinary transport needs of their owners, although owners will be allowed to drive their cars on a restricted basis of up to 28 days a year. This will allow them to bring their cars for exhibition, motoring events, inspections and servicing.

Features of the Classic Car Scheme

To qualify for the Classic Car Scheme, the car must be at least 35 years old based on its original date of registration. Once a car is converted to a Classic Car, it cannot be converted back to a normal car. Importation of cars for registration under this scheme is not allowed.

The usage of Classic Cars will be restricted to a maximum of 28 days (inclusive of weekends and public holidays) in a calendar year. A day-coupon must be displayed for each day of usage of the Classic Car.

Owners of Classic Cars will need to pay an annual vehicle license fee of $280. The cars must have the appropriate insurance cover for the license period. Owners will be given 28 free day-coupons per calendar year, which are non-transferable. If they are not used within the calendar year, no refunds will be given.

Classic Cars must have valid COEs. The COE is based on 10% of the PQP for a 10-year COE.

Classic Cars will be fitted with special number plates i.e. white lettering on red and yellow background. The number plates must be sealed at authorised inspection centres. Classic Cars must undergo vehicle inspections every two years to ensure that they remain roadworthy.

Conversion to Classic Cars

Car owners who are interested in converting their cars to Classic Cars can apply directly to LTA at its office at Sin Ming Drive. At the point of conversion, the owner will need to pay a pro-rated vehicle license fee, based on the remaining period of the calendar year. The number of free day-coupons issued will also be pro-rated based on the validity period of the vehicle license.

Thereafter, all Classic Cars will have a common expiry date for their vehicle licenses i.e. 31 December each year.

The features of the Classic Car Scheme are at Annex A. For further enquiry, the public may call the LTA hotline at 1800-5535229.

Annex A

Features of the Classic Car Scheme