Michigan historical plates are only $30 for 10 years. Had one on my '81. You
can also use an old authentic plate from the year of your car for $35.

On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 6:08 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> Got the tags for the Beetle today and only 50.00 for 5 years as Antique
> status.  No inspections required. BTW-Did not even ask if I had insurance.
> ;-)
>
> Now...I haven't looked into this yet, but since they gave me only one
> Antique plate and stated that is all that is required...I need to look into
> a ticket I got a couple of weeks ago in the Van.  My front plate was on the
> dash and I got ticket bcuz it was not on the bumper.  Duck taped it and
> gotta pay 12.00 to dismiss.  Wonder if I NEED to have it on the dash per
> Texas DMV.  If anyone knows, lmk, otherwse I will look around.
> More importanatly...my stock plate holder was detroyed by a falling branch
> on the day I got the ticket.  Don't wanna drill into the bumper if  don't
> have to, but any probs with that or any other placement
> suggestions/options?
> Anyway, good deal on the 25 year old vehicle plates in Texas.
> Happy Frydaye.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>