Guide to Registering Your Historic Vehicle in Spain

Registering your car as a Historic Vehicle isn't just a formality; it's a way to protect its value, reduce its maintenance costs, and secure its future. The process may seem complex, but with the right guidance, it's a straightforward path to enjoying all its benefits.

Key Advantages: Why Register Your Car as Historic?

Converting your vehicle into a classic gives you access to important benefits that enhance the value of your classic and make it easier to enjoy:

ITV Less Frequently

Inspection deadlines are considerably longer. Depending on the vehicle's age, the MOT inspection may be every 2, 3, or even 4 years, saving you time and money.

Exemptions from Inspection

Historic vehicles are exempt from complying with certain current regulations that did not apply to them during their manufacturing period, such as certain emissions, noise, and safety system tests.

More Economical Insurance

The vast majority of insurance companies offer special policies for historic vehicles, with significantly lower premiums than those of conventional insurance.

Vehicle Revaluation

Official classification as a Historic Vehicle is a seal of authenticity and prestige that increases your car's value in the collector market.

Basic Requirements: Can my Car be Historic?

For a vehicle to be classified as historic, it must meet a series of key requirements established by law:

  • Age: Must be at least 30 years old since its first registration or manufacture.
  • Discontinued Model: The specific vehicle model should no longer be manufactured.
  • Original Condition: It must retain its original components and characteristics (engine, brakes, body, etc.), without having undergone any fundamental modifications.


Our Turnkey Process: From Classic to Historic

We take care of the entire technical and administrative process so you don't have to worry about paperwork. Our service includes:

1. Feasibility Study and Technical Report

We analyze your vehicle's documentation and condition to confirm it meets the requirements. We process the necessary report from a club or the manufacturer to certify its characteristics.

2. Management with the Official Laboratory

We coordinate the inspection at an industry-accredited laboratory to issue the official resolution classifying the vehicle as a Historic Vehicle.

3. ITV Inspection and Final Registration

We submit all the documentation to the vehicle inspection department (ITV) for the issuance of the new technical data sheet and, finally, we process the definitive historical registration (H-XXXX-BBB) with the DGT.

Pick-up and transfer service to ITV (Murcia and Alicante)

We know your time is valuable. To save you travel and waiting, if you live in the Region of Murcia or the province of Alicante, we offer a turnkey service for picking up your vehicle at your home to process your vehicle inspection.

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If you have a vehicle that's over 30 years old and want to enjoy all these benefits, you've come to the right place. Contact us, explain your situation, and we'll guide you through every step of the process.