Bannatynes Number Plates

Some time ago I discovered that Duncan Bannatyne had his own number plate sales web site, believe it or not, via a conversation we had on twitter.

Initially, I contacted him to ask whether he knew if Theo Paphitis' twitter account was genuine, as I know Theo to be a fan of personalised number plates. I didn't really expect him to reply as, obviously, he's a busy bloke and, even back then, had tens of thousands of followers so would have been receiving a great deal of messages and requests.

Well, reply he did and the ensuing conversation lead me to 'Bannatynes Number Plates'.

From memory, I believe that all the vehicle registrations on his website belong to him so there won't be any 'dealer in the middle'.

If there's anything you like the look of in the selection above, go to; http://www.bannatyne.co.uk/numberplates/




R3G

I wonder if this is legal?

REG

UTD BOSS..?

A Birmingham car dealer traveled to Old Trafford hoping to do battle with his footballing idle, Sir Alex Ferguson.

Thar Khan, a 36 year old Manchester United fan, fortunately had an easy pass in his bid to buy UTD 805S, which he managed to do for 3,237 pounds during the closing stages of DVLA Personalised Registrations Spring Auction.

"I can't believe buying UTD 805S was so easy!" said the elated Mr Khan, "I came up here hoping and expecting to battle against Sir Alex himself. To me, UTD 805S has to be the ultimate number plate for any United supporter and I've bought it for a snip! It's a great investment."

In total, DVLA Personalised Registrations will generate more than £3.2 million from the three day sale with all the funds going to the Treasury.



R3G

Better than 'L' plates

Assured driving instructor Alan Wales is so confident his students will pass their tests, he has come up with the perfect way to advertise it on his car.

The 51-year-old has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years and bought the registration plate PA55 ABL, as it clearly resembles the word 'Passable'.

Mr Wales, who is based in Leatherhead, said: "I want to get as many people as possible passing their tests this year - hopefully the number plates will help."

"My driving school, Mid-Surrey School of Motoring, has already got an excellent pass rate but I am confident my new registration will help raise this further," he added.



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Poker plate for sale

A unique car registration is up for sale and for 25,000 pounds any poker fan can pick up P007 KER.

Seller and Cardrunners pro Phil Shaw said, "Other number plates with the same formulation have sold for much more (for example. RU55ELL at 79k) and I am led to believe that the combination of the iconic James Bond '007' and 'Poker' motifs makes this one similarly unique."

"I want to sell this number plate as I rarely drive and live in central London so don't have much use for a car at present."


R3G

Hong Kong Plates For Big Money

Driving a Rolls-Royce just isn't enough for the super rich of Hong Kong so having vanity license plates is a must. They are sold at the regular government auctions and can fetch some big prices. Last year, a registration plate bearing the lucky number of 2318 went for HK$1.7 million, a bargain compared to the high-flying days of 2007, when a mainland businessman purchased the number 18 for HK$16.5 million.

Only the biggest of big-shots have single digit number plates, including Run Run Shaw at number 6, Albert Yeung at number 8 and the Commissioner of Police at number 1.



Reg

Personalised number plates are big down under

There's a rare opportunity coming up for Victorian Heritage number plate collectors at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on Monday March 15.

The very desirable black and white numeric number plates 171, 172 and 173 are going under the hammer in consecutive lots, the first time three consecutive numeric plates have gone to auction in Victoria since 1998.

Back then, at the Shannons Melbourne Motor Show Auction, the numbers 14, 15 and 16 sold for an average of $75,000 each.

Today, they could reach prices as high as $400,000 or $500,000 if offered for sale.

Shannons are hoping that 171, 172 and 173 will sell for somewhere in the region of $95,000-$110,000 each.

Bearing in mind that the, numerically less-attractive, New South Wales Heritage plate 241 was sold for $101,000 at Shannons recent Sydney Summer Auction, that estimate could be very low.

Shannons National Auction Manager Christophe Boribon said he would not be at all surprised if the same buyer bought all three plates.

"What a great opportunity to have the status of three consecutive numbers on cars in the one family or business," he said. "I know many people are thinking along these lines and it would be fantastic to keep this family together.

"This is a rare opportunity. These plates are never going to be re-issued. Of all the cars registered in Victoria, only three have the right to display these plates and as their intellectual property can't be stolen, they are a very secure investment."



Reg