when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

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took the day off today to go fishing, met up with some younger guys who commented on my 1980 7.5 johnson...." gee ....thats an oldie!!" im thinking whaaa....an oldie?, that motor has one of dem fancy lectronic nitions ;p, and runs 50:1 , and only has one needle to adjust! sure its not like the shiny tohatsu hanging off their stern, but is a 32 year old motor an "oldie"? lol
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

Not if it's a JohnnyRude. They don't become oldies until they are 50 or so.
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

JB said:
Not if it's a JohnnyRude. They don't become oldies until they are 50 or so.
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thats what i thought! next time out im gunna give my 57 5.5 a run, hope i see the same guys! will tell them my pressure tank holds distilled water and under the cowl is a coal burning steam engine!! lol
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

Lol that's awesome. I guess my '75 johnny won't be vintage until 2025. Still a baby. :D
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

According to The Antique Outboard Motor Club (who decides), a motor over 30 years old is a "Classic". Manufactured before 1950 is an "Antique". "Vintage" is an e-bay word.
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

In e-bay terms vintage means its old and crappy but I want a lot of money for it anyway.
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

If the motor is older than you then it is vintage (at least it should be in your mind).
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

In Florida....I registered a boat over 30 years old as "antique". Saved me a little cash.
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

NSBCraig said:
Sweet! Mines not vintage, just classic!
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I have my Dad's 1946 Johnson 5 HP and it is not as old as me so even it is NOT vintage (in my mind). Sort of gives you an idea how old I am eh???? That motor is 65 years old and has never been apart except for tune-ups.
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

Silvertip. An oldie but a goodie lol:D. I'm impressed 65 yo and never apart. That's a great record.
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

Nice my 6 HP kicker is now a classic, just have to wait for antique before it's worth something again lol
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

Classic is determined by age. The antique cutoff is 1952 - so a current classic will never reach antique status (unless the AOMCI changes the rules).

For boats, the antique cutoff is pre WWII.
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

got a 44 year old johnson 6 HP fisherman in excellent shape................ now since I is too damn lazy, need someone to redo the carb on it :)
 
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Re: when does a motor become "vintage", and who decides?

i got a 1960s MFG speed boat and thats a classic.
 
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