Carte grise de collection

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I don't want my classic car to have modern plates

Following the changes in Paris pollution regulations, I want to register my Citroën Traction Avant as a voiture de collection and receive a carte grise de collection so it is exempt. However, I have heard you have to change to new-style numberplates which will look wrong on my historic car. Is there a way round this? G.I.

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I don't want my classic car to have modern plates

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