Vehicles of Historic Interest Certification
Member of FIVA and with over 60 years of experience in classic vehicles, the Museu do Caramulo, through the Fundação Abel e João de Lacerda, is an officially recognized entity, by Order 10 298/2001, of 17/05, of the Portuguese Road Traffic Authority (DGV), to Certify Vehicles of Historic Interest.
Classic Cars (30 years or older)
Exemption from Mandatory Periodic Inspection (IPO)
Classic car status with insurance companies in the event of a dispute
Allowed to drive in low-emission zones
Valid for: 4 to 10 years, according to production year (please check the chart below)
Cost: €75
Future Classics (20 to 29 years)
Future Classic status with the insurance companies in the event of a dispute
Allowed to drive in low-emission zones
Valid for: 4 years
Cost: €75
Certificate of Preservation and Originality
The Certificate of Vehicle of Historic Interest may attest to the quality of preservation and originality of a vehicle, recognising it as a Classic or Future Classic, namely with insurance companies in case of a dispute, and allowing it to be driven in low-emission zones.
Exemption from Mandatory Periodic Inspection (IPO)
During the validity period of the certification, all vehicles certified as vehicles of historic interest are exempt from mandatory periodic inspection. Vehicles with at least 30 years of registration, of a model no longer manufactured, subject to historic preservation, in original condition and without significantly modified technical features are considered in this category.
Exemption from Single Circulation Tax (IUC)
All vehicles imported from an EU country with first registration prior to 1981 are exempt from IUC. All vehicles after 1981 can obtain an exemption from IUC provided they are certified as a Vehicle of Historic Interest and are at least 30 years old from the date of production.
Areas to check in certifications
Body – It should have no modifications and be well maintained, with no rust spots or dents. The paintwork, chrome, rubbers and glass areas should be in good condition, scratch-free and uniform in colour
Soft top – On convertible vehicles, the soft tops must be fully functional and without tears or any other type of deterioration
Upholstery – The upholstery and interior padding must be in good condition, without tears and made of materials that match the model
Instrument panel – everything must be original, in good working order and in proper condition (cleaned on the inside)
Windshield wiper – The whole system must be in perfect working condition and the wiper blades must be capable of removing water from the windshield
Lighting – The headlamps and taillights must be period correct, of proper brand, in perfect working order and equal to each other when in pairs. In case of older vehicles, additional turning signals may be fitted, provided they do not damage the structure of the vehicle
Chassis – The chassis must be clean and well maintained
Suspension – The suspension system should work properly and be original
Wheels – Special wheels may be fitted provided they are period correct (e.g. Minilite wheels). They must be in good condition, with the respective hub/center caps, when applicable, the tyres must comply with the measurements stated in the documentation and must be of the same size and make as each other
Steering – The steering wheel must be original or a period correct option, and should have no play
Brakes – The brakes should be in perfect working condition and fully efficient
Engine – The engine should be in good condition, clean, without any oil leaks, without excessive noise or excessive smoke emissions
Fuel System – The fuel system should be the original one
Transmission – The transmission should be kept clean, lubricated and well maintained
Electrical system – The electrical system should be the original one
Other – All options fitted to the car, such as radios, additional headlights, antennas, etc, should be period correct.
Additional elements may be requested should there be any doubts as to the conditions of the vehicle to be certified.
Price Table
Certifications
Classics (over 30 years) and Future Classics (beteween 20 and 29 years) – € 75,00
Renovations (vehicles) – € 75,00
Motorcycles – € 45,00
Renovations (motorcycles) – € 45,00
Declarations
Declaration of Period License Plates (Private owners) – € 120,00
Declaration of Period License Plates (Clubs/ Club Associates) – € 100,00
Declaration for IUC purposes (Private owners) – € 30,00
Declaration for IUC purposes (Clubs/ Club Associates) – € 25,00
For IUC purposes it is only necessary for vehicles imported outside the European Union.
Others
Certification Plate (customized with vehicle data) – € 25,00
Certificate Reissue – € 20,00
Museum Friends – Discount of € 5 on the values of the table.
Calendar
January
11th – Aveiro, Guimarães, Leiria and Lisboa
18th – Porto and Viseu
25th – Vila Real and Lisboa
February
8th – Funchal, Guarda, Covilhã, Lisbon, Portalegre and Estremoz
15th – Algarve, Aveiro, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Évora and Porto
22nd – Braga, Chaves, Coimbra and Lisbon
March
1st – Lisbon
8th – Aveiro, Leiria, Porto and Tomar
15th – Funchal, Guimarães, Rio Maior and Caldas da Rainha
22nd – Lisbon and Viana do Castelo
29th – Porto
April
5th – Lisbon
12th – Algarve, Aveiro, Coimbra and Funchal
19th – Braga, Vila Real, Porto and Viseu
26th – Lisbon
May
3rd – Guarda and Covilhã
10th – Bragança, Évora and Lisbon
17th – Aveiro, Guimarães, Castelo Branco, Funchal and Porto
24th – Chaves, Leiria, Lisboa, Portalegre and Estremoz
31st – Porto
June
7th – Algarve, Braga, Rio Maior and Caldas da Rainha
12th – Aveiro, Funchal, Lisbon and Porto
19th – Coimbra and Viana do Castelo
28th – Lisbon
Jully
5th – Tomar and Viseu
12th – Aveiro, Funchal, Lisbon and Porto
19th – Guimarães, Vila Real and Leiria
26th – Algarve and Lisbon
August
2nd – Porto
9th – Braga, Bragança, Évora, Funchal and Lisbon
16th – Aveiro, Castelo Branco, Coimbra and Funchal
23rd – Chaves, Lisbon and Porto
September
13th – Guimarães, Funchal, Lisbon and Porto
20th – Algarve, Aveiro, Leiria, Rio Maior, Caldas da Rainha and Viseu
27th – Guarda, Covilhã, Lisbon, Portalegre and Estremoz
October
11th – Braga, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Funchal, Lisbon and Porto
18th – Aveiro and Funchal
25th – Vila Real, Lisbon and Viana do Castelo
November
8th – Lisbon, Porto and Viseu
15th – Aveiro, Guimarães, Funchal and Tomar
22nd – Algarve, Bragança, Évora and Porto
29th – Chaves and Lisbon
December
6th – Braga, Funchal, Guarda, Covilhã, Lisbon and Porto
13th – Aveiro, Coimbra and Leiria
20th – Portalegre, Estremoz, Rio Maior and Caldas da Rainha
Validity of certifications
Vehicles produced until 1918 – 10 years
Vehicles produced from 1919 to 1945 – 8 years
Vehicles produced from 1946 to 1959 – 6 years
Vehicles produced after 1960 – 4 years
Vehicles with less than 30 years (Future Classics) – 2 years
Contacts
certificacoes@museudocaramulo.pt
Telephone +351 232 861 270
Cellphone +351 910 931 915
Certifications can be made at Museu do Caramulo or other places, under appointment.