classic car

British

noun

a car that is more than twenty-five years old Compare veteran car vintage car

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Quickly dubbed the Capital of Route 66, Tulsa will be celebrating the Mother Road’s centennial with classic car parades, like the Capital Cruise, and, in June, the Route 66 Roadfest, a family-friendly romp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

I found an out-of-state buyer for my grandmother’s classic car.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

But he says there’s a difference between a vintage car and a classic car: Vintage cars are roughly 25 years old.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

Before the fire, he would go to breakfast with the town’s classic car club every Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

It is home to more than 50 specialist businesses, focused on classic car restoration and engineering, and is located on the former RAF Bicester.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

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