GB/T 45194-2024 General requirements for traditional historical vehicles
1 Scope
This document defines the terms and definitions of traditional historical vehicles, stipulates the requirements for certification and information management, and establishes the certification process.
This document is applicable to the certification of traditional historical vehicles legally held in China or intended to be legally imported into China.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 3730.1 Terms and definitions of motor vehicles, trailers and combination vehicle - Part 1: Types
GB/T 5359.1 Term for motorcycles and mopeds - Part 1: Types of vehicles
GA 802 Road traffic management - Types of motor vehicles
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 3730.1, GB/T 5359.1 and GA 802 and the following apply.
3.1
traditional historical vehicles
cars or motorcycles that meet all of the following conditions:
——Powered by mechanical means.
——Not less than 30 years since its initial manufacture or registration.
——Maintaining original condition, excluding replicas and/or reproductions. The technical characteristics of the main components of the vehicles, such as the engine, transmission, chassis, or frame, have not undergone substantial changes. In the case of motorcycles, they must be equipped with the original fuel tank or a fuel tank of the era of the time, fitted with the original exhaust system or an exhaust system identical in design to the original, and have the original seat or one that closely resembles the original in appearance.
——Not used as a daily means of transportation. Those to be driven on the road shall comply with laws, regulations and regulations on road traffic safety.
——Of certain technical, or historical and cultural value.
3.2
traditional historical vehicles certification
process of checking and judging the age, original condition, maintenance status, technical value, and historical and cultural value of relevant vehicles, and determining them as traditional historical vehicles
3.3
the era of the time
the era in which traditional historical vehicles were produced
4 Requirements
4.1 Basic information and status of vehicles
4.1.1 The vehicles shall retain their original brand information, the factory-stamped Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or the original unique identification number in the era of the time, and engine number. The relevant information shall be identifiable and legible. The components bearing the VIN shall show no signs of alteration, such as patching, shimming, or chiseling, and must match the original factory data. If there is a mismatch, refitting records and explanations shall be provided.
4.1.2 The date of the vehicle's initial manufacture or registration shall be no less than 30 years prior to the date of applying for certification.
4.1.3 The body structure, appearance, powertrain, chassis, and components of the vehicles shall remain consistent with their original factory condition, except for the following circumstances:
a) Refitting made over 30 years ago;
b) Refitting made by the original manufacturer or its authorized entities prior to certification, in line with the requirements of the era of the time;
c) Repair, maintenance, or refitting carried out prior to certification to enhance safety and environmental performance.
4.1.4 The vehicles shall be in good maintenance condition, suitable for preservation as a technical or cultural heritage. In accordance with the technological standards and legal and regulatory requirements of the era of the time, the vehicles shall not have any missing fundamental components.
4.1.5 The vehicles shall feature automotive design, technology, materials, or manufacturing processes that were advanced in the era of the time, or it shall hold cultural or historical significance.
4.2 Body and exterior
4.2.1 The exterior of the vehicles shall be free of significant damages from accident or major deformations.
4.2.2 The exterior paint shall be in colors of the era of the time. If there are patterns, they shall conform to the design in the era of the time.
4.3 Frame and chassis
4.3.1 The frame and chassis shall be intact, bearing the corresponding VIN or the original unique identification number of the era of the time. The frame and chassis shall not be bent or broken.
4.3.2 The braking system shall be of the original factory configuration, except for the following circumstances:
a) Refitting from a single-circuit to a dual-circuit braking system;
b) Refitting from drum brakes to disc brakes, provided that the original manufacturer later offered disc brakes as standard configuration in subsequent related models;
c) Changes to the pedal position.
4.3.3 The wheel rims (excluding tires) shall be of the original factory configuration or components of the era of the time.
4.3.4 The exhaust system shall be of the original factory configuration, or designed and produced by the original manufacturer, except for the following circumstances:
a) Installation of a catalytic converter;
b) Refitting using components of the era of the time.
Contents Foreword III Introduction IV 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Requirements 5 Certification process 6 Requirements for information management Annex A (Informative) Table of basic information of traditional historical vehicles (template) Annex B (Informative) Preliminary certificate for traditional historical vehicles certification (template) Annex C (Informative) Evaluation record form for traditional historical vehicles certification (template) Annex D (Informative) Evaluation report for traditional historical vehicles certification (template)
