Hi Guys Martin is quite right on the taxation period. However the DVLA states that the vehicle has to be manufacturered prior to Jan '73, not registered. A friend of mine with a VW Beetle registered March '74, took this up with the DVLA with help from myself and proved to them that his vehicle was manufactured in Germany in November 72 via the chassis number. Thus it fell before their cut off date. Not only was he able to change the taxation class of the vehicle, but also claimed back his previous 18 months duties paid. Regards Mark