Vehicles of Historic Interest Certification

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Vehicles of Historic Interest Certification

With more than 60 years of experience in classic vehicles, Museu do Caramulo, through the Abel and João de Lacerda Foundation, is an officially recognized entity, by Order 10 298/2001, of 05/17 of the DGV to Certify Vehicles of Historic Interest.

The Certificate is a quality seal to authenticate a Vehicle of Historic Interest, recognising it as a Classic or a Future Classic, namely with insurers in case of conflict. It also allows the vehicle to circulate in Reduced Emission Zones.

According to Decree-Law 144/2017, all vehicles over 30 years old that are certified by Museu do Caramulo as Vehicles of Historic Interest, are now exempt from the Mandatory Periodic Inspection (IPO).

Certify your classic

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.

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.

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

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

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.