Collector Car Appreciation Day Decorates Michigan Capitol With Historic Vehicles

The Event Kicked Off the 'No Collector Car Left Behind' Campaign, Launched by the Hagerty Collector Network to Support Fair Registration Fees for Collector Car Owners

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Sept. 27 -- The streets of downtown Lansing, Mich., were lined with collector cars spanning decades of automotive history. Spectators were out in droves to support a bill proposed by the Hagerty Collector Network that, if passed, will see fair registration categories and fees.

The event, attended by supporters, car lovers and collector car owners, kicked off Hagerty's model legislation, called "No Collector Car Left Behind," on the doorsteps of Michigan's state legislature. Supporters met with state legislators to urge their support of the model legislation, House Bill 4362 -- and stood in awe of more than 60 beautiful collector cars making a statement around the capitol building.

"It's great to see this cooperation between state government and Michigan's classic car enthusiasts," Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said. "The Department of State is continually looking for ways to better serve its customers. By working together, we can make it easier for owners to enjoy their vintage vehicles while giving Michigan's tourism and business sectors a much needed boost."

The bill offers Michigan collector car owners reasonable registration categories (for insurance purposes) and fair registration fees based on limited usage and the ability to drive a collector car for occasional pleasure. The legislation could result in savings of more than $1,000 over five years for collector car owners.

"It's a great day for car collectors! To see this many cars and their owners kick off Collector Car Appreciation Day is true success," said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance.

Hagerty launched the inaugural Collector Car Day to encourage other state legislators to follow the lead of the automotive capital of the world and proclaim annual Collector Car Appreciation days in their home states. The goal is to see fair registration practices across the United States.

The Hagerty Collector Network is host to the largest network of collector car owners in the world. For more information on Collector Car Appreciation days, call 800-922-4050 or visit Advocacy Avenue at www.hagerty.com.