Will TJs ever reach classic status?

RINC · Apr 27, 2023

LONGJP2 said:
"A car is considered a classic in Illinois if it's at least 25 years old and has been unaltered from the original manufacturer's specifications."

Honest Officer, this came from the factory with a twin turbo 632ci BBC running on methanal.

Joeinnewjersey · Apr 28, 2023

Vernin1984 said:
I’ve been curious if TJs will ever reach classic status and I wonder if future generations will look upon the TJ as people look upon the CJs now I’m genuinely curious what you guys think

Of course, how can the last real jeep not?

hear · Apr 28, 2023

LONGJP2 said:
Check allowable miles before registering for 'antique' plates.

"A car is considered a classic in Illinois if it's at least 25 years old and has been unaltered from the original manufacturer's specifications. When a vehicle in Illinois meets these requirements, the owner can register it as an antique vehicle, which will limit the car’s use. Specifically, classic cars in Illinois can only be used for antique auto shows, exhibitions, servicing, and demonstration."

Having lived in IL for the first 21 years of my life, I can comfortably say EFF IL, and I'm not talking about Effingham.

BeepBeepImAJeep · Aug 15, 2024

Vernin1984 said:
I’ve been curious if TJs will ever reach classic status and I wonder if future generations will look upon the TJ as people look upon the CJs now I’m genuinely curious what you guys think

I know this is an old thread, but since it isn't locked...
In my humble opinion, TJ Wranglers achieved "classic" status on January 1st, 2007.

TJRick · Aug 15, 2024

Vernin1984 said:
I’ve been curious if TJs will ever reach classic status and I wonder if future generations will look upon the TJ as people look upon the CJs now I’m genuinely curious what you guys think

Yes, I think so. In fact, I think we are already at the beginning of that happening.

And this familiar logo is a good indication:

Rubiconned · Aug 15, 2024

Chris said:
Yes, at 25 years of age they can be registered as a “classic car” in most states. In fact the 97 TJ is already there.

Keep in mind that classic doesn’t necessarily mean valuable. I will say though that I think the TJ is already a classic.

In FL they must be 30 years old and they are registered as antique not classic. I would never get one of those plates. They're just plain and ugly.

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