classic car

noun

An older car, especially a desirable one. Typically older than 25 years, but newer than a vintage car.

“She drove a classic car with tailfins and candy paint”

Meanings

nounclassic car (plural classic cars)

plural classic cars

  1. automotiveAn older car, especially a desirable one. Typically older than 25 years, but newer than a vintage car.

    She drove a classic car with tailfins and candy paint

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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “classic car,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/classic%20car.

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