For customs clearance purposes a vintage car is presumed of historic interest if still in its original state without alteration to brakes chassis and steering, over 30 years old, not still in production, but authority could still show not significant. Citations: Times 04-Jan-1999, C-259/97, [1998] EUECJ C-259/97 Links: Bailii Statutes: Common Customs Tarriff (OJ 1987 … Continue reading Clees v Hauptrollamt Wuppertal: ECJ 4 Jan 1999