First completed Hummer H3 is driven off the assembly line April 18, 2005

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April 19, 2005
By Cristina Rodriguez


Workers cheer as the first completed Hummer H3 is driven off the assembly line at Shreveport's General Motors plant on Monday morning. (Jessica Leigh/The Times)

The first Hummer H3 to be driven off the production line at Shreveport's General Motors plant put butterflies in Gaye McCarty's stomach.

"You can feel it inside," said McCarty, general assembly launch manager, who regularly put in more than 13 hours of work every day while the plant was preparing for production of the H3, which officially began Monday. "I think you can see that when you look around you. There's a lot of pride."

More than 100 GM employees cheered as the candy red Hummer was driven off by David Kitterlin, president of UAW Local 2166, and Dave Gibbons, plant manager. A jumping alligator, the plant's mascot for quality, led the H3 down the line as Tim McGinnis, the union's joint activities representative, led the cheering.

"We've got a lot to be really proud of," Gibbons told the crowd before the H3 appeared. "This is going to be a great product for all of us. Everybody loves them, everybody wants one. I think it's great for GM in Shreveport."

 

BIG MOMENT for GM...
H3 was a break thru for a down size SUV.

Now at the threshold of the classic level.

The dream lives on...

 

H3’s forever!

 

I got my 3rd to last E-Check Only 2 more to go '27 & '29

 

Yes! I was just discussing this with my girly the other day that my H3 is considered a classic / special plate (with zero emissions three years from now) I can hear the fat lady warming up now lol! NO more crummy testing.

 

You are lucky...
In California- All cars from1977 forward, must get SMOG TESTED.

 

In Delaware 25 according to this...

What is considered a classic car in Delaware?

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PermalinkReport AbuseA car is considered a classic in Delaware if it's at least 25 years old and has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer's specifications. When a vehicle in Delaware meets these requirements, the owner can register it as an antique vehicle, which will limit the car's use. Specifically, classic cars in Delaware can only be used for participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades and similar events.

Classic Car Qualifications in Delaware

• At least 25 years old
• Maintained or restored in conformity with the manufacturer's original specifications
• Used only for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar functions

Keep in mind that even if your vehicle is registered as a classic car in Delaware, it might not qualify for classic car insurance from certain companies. Each classic car insurer has its own eligibility requirements, so your car will need to meet those standards in order to qualify.