antic status In USA vehicles 25 years in service and in working conditions qualify as follows The number plate is inscribed with ANTIC.,Registration is only once and the charges if at all are very less.Vehicle insurance, if at all is very less The vehicle must be in working conditions, and as fare as possible closely resemble the original. Most of the owners do self maintenance and painting.Such vehicles are a big public draw at exhibitions,They are used for family outings on special occasions and sparingly used, but not commute for work or everyday use They attain the status , respect, admiration of senior citizens of sorts The owners are naturally proud of their possessions Here in Goa, such a vehicle is burdened with green tax of Rs1000= after every renewal There might be other unspoken demands for getting the renewal,The fees paid officially et. al are far more than the price the vehicle might commands in open market Hence renewal is a disincentive, forcing owners to buy new vehicles enriching the coffers of all concerned .Sometimes to make matters worst insurer refuses the insurance cover Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
