Rebuilt & Restored Vehicles

An original vehicle that has been subject to a subtantial restoration. Typically a number of the major components from the original vehicle have been retained and restored with only relatively minor use of new components.

V55/5 Simple Guide

This qualifies for an age-related Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) or can retain the original registration.

  • Cars

    To qualify for this category you would need to show that the rebuild or restoration has used:

    The original unmodified chassis or bodyshell

    A new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original

    You must also have 2 other major components from the original vehicle:

    suspension (front and back)

    steering assembly

    axles (both)

    transmission

    engine

  • Motorbikes

    To qualify for this category you would need to show that the rebuild or restoration has used:

    the original unmodified frame

    a new frame of the same specification as the original

     
    You must also have 2 other major components from the original vehicle:

    forks

    wheels

    engine

    gear box

If you meet the above criteria then you may proceed using the guidance for Original Vehicles

If you don't meet the above criteria then proceed using the guidance for Reconstructed Classics