That rule has been in place for some time.  A friend of mine just purchased and registered a 1973 car.  He did not have to have it smog inspected.
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On Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:13:38
 Donna Stewart wrote:
>I once heard that in 2003/2004/sometime autos that are 25 years and older at that point would become exempt from the smog inspection.  (Right now it's simply 73 and older vehicles.)  Does anyone know if this is true and, if so, what year the 25 yr. & older rule begins to run?
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