That body style debuted in 97, not 99. The Expedition also debuted in 97, and yes, it was heavily based on the F150. The Expedition was the replacement for the Bronco, which was also the SUV version of the F150 of the time. Does that mean the older F150s were just “Broncos with a pickup bed” and not meant for any…

You said, “What it isis the world’s first SU-vertible, a part-SUV, part-convertible that’s supposed to be just as comfortable driving to the beach as it is tackling rough roads.”

In CT, there are no restrictions on historic plates at all. You can put them on your daily driver and drive as much as you want. But we don’t get any of the “benefits” like cheaper registration, exempt from emissions testing, etc. The only real benefit (besides looking cool, of course) is cheaper property tax.

I have historical plates on my 1992 Honda Accord and my 1994 Ford Bronco. Here in CT, any car 20 years old can get these plates.