A motor vehicle dealer may upon receipt of a temporary permit approved by the Iowa DOT, display and sell classic cars only at county fairs, vehicle shows and vehicle exhibitions that have been approved by the department for purposes of classic car display and sale and the Sunday restriction will not apply.
- The following restrictions are applicable to this permit.
- Permits will be issued to Iowa-licensed motor vehicle dealers.
- The permits shall be issued for a single period not to exceed five days.
- Not more than three permits may be issued to a motor vehicle dealer in any one calendar year.
- The permit allows Sunday sales for the classic cars only.
- The fee for the permit is $10.
"Classic car" for the purposes of this permit means a motor vehicle 15 years old or older, but less than 20 years old which is primarily of value as a collector's item and not as transportation.
Permit Application
A motor vehicle dealer shall apply for the permit on application for Application for Temporary Permit of Classic Cars form. The application shall include the dealer number, name, address, location of fair, show or exhibit, starting and ending date, and name of sponsor.