The Michigan House Bill to modify the requirements for LICENSE PLATES FOR HISTORICAL VEHICLES has been approved! See the following recent announcement:

The Governor of Michigan has signed into law changes to 1949 PA 300, changing the restrictions on historic and authentic license plates.

 Beginning this Memorial Day through Labor Day, historic vehicles can be driven as exhibition vehicles. 

Act No. 34

Public Acts of 2024

Approved by the Governor

April 2, 2024

Filed with the Secretary of State

April 2, 2024

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 2, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN

102ND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2024

Introduced by Reps. Roth, Kunse, Beson, Markkanen, Harris, Slagh, Schuette, Borton, Mueller,

Thompson, Bierlein, St. Germaine, Beeler, Breen, VanderWall, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Snyder,

Neyer, Wozniak, Bezotte, Steckloff, Hope, Brabec, Liberati, Mentzer, Martus, Outman,

Haadsma, Koleszar, BeGole, Conlin, Prestin, Farhat, O’Neal, Weiss, Hoskins, Fitzgerald, Paiz,

Steele and Whitsett

ENROLLED HOUSE BILL No. 4183

AN ACT to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and

regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the

general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers

of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” by amending section 20a (MCL 257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239.

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

Sec. 20a. “Historic vehicle” means a vehicle that is over 25 years old and that is owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but is not used for general transportation. For purposes of this section, use of the vehicle during the period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day each year is considered an exhibition. 

This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Secretary of the Senate

BIG THANKS TO JOHN RUSSELL, FRED STOYE, AND BETH & BRUCE WIEGAND for their efforts in pushing this legislation through. CLICK ON THE PARTIAL FORM TO THE RIGHT (or below if on a smart phone) TO OPEN THE APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC OR AUTHENTIC PLATES.

TENTATIVE TBBCC 2024 EVENTS

Rev. 1 (from Kirt Kilbourne)

• AS THESE EVENTS FIRM UP THEY WILL BE POSTED ON THE UPCOMING EVENTS PORTION OF THE WEBSITE!

• Note: Dates and events are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors
• This year we will be having presentations at regular meetings and in “sports car season”, our own “Tea and Talk” car show gatherings at 4:00 preceding the 5:00 dinner. See you there!

TBBCC Sanctioned Events:

• February 1 Dinner / Meeting at Incredible Mo’s, 5:00
• Presentation by Lonnie & Mike Stevens on MG GoF Central Gatherings

• February 24 It’s our own Marti Gras at Pearl’s Restaurant, Elk Rapids 5:30 p.m.

• March 7 -Dinner / Meeting at Incredible Mo’s, 5:00
• Presentation by Adam Hammer from Hammer & Dolly Restorations
• March 24 Bowling at Incredible Mo’s. Be there at 1pm sharp

• April 4 Dinner / Meeting at Incredible Mo’s, 5:00
• Presentation by J.P. from Vans Garage

• April 13 Tour of Dan McDavid’s Exotics Garage 1:00 pm, address will be emailed to members .
• food opportunity following

• April 27 Supply Road side clean up. 10:00 am - Lunch meet-up to follow
• May 2 Dinner / Meeting at Incredible Mo’s, 5:00
• 4:00 Tea and Talk Car Show “Marque” – Two Hagerty Garage cars
• Presentation by Kyle Edmark and Steve Berry from Hagerty Insurance

• May 18 Driving tour to Empire then Frankfort for Ice cream.

• May ? ? A Saturday Cars and Coffee at Hammer and Dolly – weather dependent date email

• May 25 Driving Tour to Northport Car Show, Haserot Park, 159 Rose St., Northport

• June 6 Dinner Meeting at Incredible Mo’s. 5PM
• 4:00 Tea and Talk “Marque” – Triumphs
• Presentation on Triumphs – Speaker Jeff DeBoer

• June ? ? ?Driving Tour to Moomer’s Ice Cream – weather dependent date email

• June 20 Summer Solstice Party, Fred & Debbie Stoye’s, 5922 Cole Dr. (231) 409 0323

• June 22 Driving Tour to Petoskey for Bay Harbor car show. Leave TC at 9am. Details to follow.

• July 11 Dinner meeting at Incredible Mo’s.
• Note: Date changed due to July 4th Holiday.
• 4:00 Tea and Talk “Marque” – Jaguars
• Presentation on Jaguars – Speaker Alan McColl



• August 1 Dinner meeting at Incredible Mo’s. 5PM
• 4:00 Tea and Talk “Marque” – Exotics/Domestic Sportscars
• No Program This Is The Show Preparation Meeting

• August 10-11 Our Alden Classic Sports Car Tour / Show, Alden

• Sept 5 Dinner / Meeting at Incredible Mo’s, 5:00
• 4:00 Tea and Talk “Marque” – Austin Healys
• Presentation on Austin Healys - Ron Edwards Speaker

• Sept 7 Driving Tour to Beulah, Tour of Member Ron Edwards car collection followed by food at local eatery

• October 3 Dinner / Meeting at Incredible Mo’s, 5:00
• 4:00 Tea and Talk “Marque” – MGs
• Presentation on MGs – Speaker John Russell

• October XX Fall Color Tour, Details TBD

• November 7 Dinner / Meeting at Incredible Mo’s, 5:00
• Speaker to be determined – stay posted!

• December 5 Dinner / Meeting at Incredible Mo’s, 5:00
• Election of Officers

• Other events that may be of interest to Club members:
• June XX Wings and Wheels, Yankee Air Museum, Ypsilanti
• June XX St. Ignace car Show
• June 28 Old Town Classic Car Cruise, Turtle Creek Casino start, 5:00PM
• July XX Old Town Classic Car Show, 1:00 – 3:00PM, Grand Traverse Commons
• July 14 Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Gilmore Barns Museum, Hickory Corners
• July XX Rolling Sculpture Car Show, Downtown Ann Arbor
• July XX Michigan Brown Trout Festival Car Show, Alpena
• July XX Culvers Gathering, Veterans fund raiser
• August XX Elk Rapids Car Show, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Elk Rapids
• August XX Woodward Dream Cruise, Detroit Metro
• Sept XX Empire Hill Climb, Empire
• Sept XX Eyes on Design, Edsel Ford Estate, Grosse Pointe Farms
• Sept XX Leland Classic Car Show? (Cancelled in 2022)
• Sept XX Concours d’Elegance of America, Detroit Institute of Arts

To view the Scottish Comedy Show and the Norman Aberschnacle Choir (a 25 min video) Click on the photo to the right (or below if on a smartphone).

To view President Jeff's rendition of "Twas the Night Before....." click on the photo to the right (or below if using a smartphone).

Become a Member

You can become a member by applying and paying the dues of $25 for 12 months. You will receive a name badge for both you and your Co-Driver who also becomes a voting member. Renewal dues are $25 for an additional 12 months. Dues are payable by check to: Membership Chairman Bruce Wiegand at 9122 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686-1565.

For information and a membership applications form, contact brwiegand@aol.com or 309-253-1874.