With the new program from the CA DMV for reissue of vintage plates, I am wondering what the going rate will be for original, unrestored vintage plates.
For example, I have a set of unrestored black/yellow 1963 plates ... what are they worth?
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With the new program from the CA DMV for reissue of vintage plates, I am wondering what the going rate will be for original, unrestored vintage plates.
For example, I have a set of unrestored black/yellow 1963 plates ... what are they worth?
I haven't read the new policy recently, but my impression was that they wanted you to buy a new plate that looked similar, but not exact to the older black/yellow and blue/yellow versions. The new plate would be compliant with current specs - size, reflection, etc. As such, I wasn't motivated to process an application. Perhaps, the new vintage plate program has been revised. ?
Just in case I ever do find a long-hood project I can afford, I'm hoarding a pair of plates for it. I ran them on my '71 240Z while I had it, and they are awaiting a Porsche - someday I hope.
Originally issued in '73, the style is correct for Oregon from '64 through late '73.
I would have to guess that original vintage plates would have to be worth more than modern replacements, as long as there is a way to run them with current registration.
Does anyone have a comparison of the older vs the re-pops in California black? I would be interested to see differences.Quote:
Originally Posted by jloucks388
Marco-I bought an original pair of Calif black plates in excellent condition (Did not need restoring) for $100 off of ebay. These were verified clear to use plates by DMV.
DependsQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr9146
General condition . . . bends/pinches/etc?
Letter sequence . . . corresponds to particular years
Reg stickers . . . the earlier the better --- + nice if they match the car that they're going on
Paint . . . original or not
I've seen vendors advertise pairs of garbage-quality take-offs starting ~$200, but . . .
. . . if you're the Guy w/ a '63 something-or-t'other, that you've just blown your home equity line to restore? . . .
. . . then a matching pair of un-scrunched OG black-plates w/ an intact '63 or '64 sticker showing will not be a problem @ $1k+
I'm sure any Brits here will have a story to share --- about plate costs
Here's mine
Bought my old Pontiac from a Guy who had a buddy in CA DMV. Guy was on the look-out for his old high school convertible and, so, after a coupla months . . . they actually found it
So Guy then has his buddy watch CA's personal plates register --- to let him know when/if/by chance . . . . a certain personal plate ever fell off of the current registration list and, so, after a coupla years etc etc
His high school car? A Pontiac. A GTO
Plate? = same-same
Now, this was 30 years ago, but --- even Back Then . . . . there was some Ferrari Guy who had a certain car he really-really wanted that plate for
$10k . . . and Guy turned him down --- flat
Wonder where that plate is now?
Nope. Still the same. Really takes away from the vintage look/feel.Quote:
Originally Posted by jloucks388
Thanks for the info; thought you'd be the one to answer my question. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LongRanger
As for personalized plate stories, the rumor has it that the Dunkels bought the "PORSCHE" plate for Cheryl's Carrera from some guy who had it on his Toyota pickup truck. I think there was a comma in the purchase price...30 years ago.
The YOM vintage plate registration and the reissue of vintage plates are two separate DMV programs. All Calif black plates have 1963 embossed into them. That was the year that the black plates were introduced.
Which is why you need a correct YOM sticker on the plate for the year to use that program.Quote:
Originally Posted by gsjohnson
There are 2 separate programs as mentioned above, and one of them does allow the re-use of the original, 1963 stamped plates, as long as they are not in conflict with anything else currently in use. Look at ebay and see the sales prices for the "approved" original '60's plates…big $$$, and the plates are different than current, the word California was embossed then, for one.
I figure my plate set is worth, what, $500? Maybe a little less?
I must be out of touch. I bought mine a couple of years ago.
You said it. Not me. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by gsjohnson
This would be an excellent set for a '72 911...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-1972...#ht_120wt_1105
I heard its been snatched more than few times, tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr9146
And now I'm wondering what the '911' plate's worth? . . .
. . . or 'FORD'?
. . . 'CHEVY'?
. . . 'CARRERA'?
. . . 'FERRARI'?
1) ...Typical/nasty junk-yard take-offs . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by gsjohnson
Mid-'60s vintage, worn + crusty --- fr plate's not that awful, but the rear (the 'money' plate)'s kinda trashed . . . w/ reg tags from the '80s
Price = Pass
2) Hard to tell from pics --- but these could be NOS. Or re-finished. Big difference --- to me, anyway. :D Opening price isn't bad . . . but I'd still need to come up w/ the proper reg tag . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by gsjohnson
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIG...item339274011a
(I've seen repros offered for not-obscene prices, but, well . . . :rolleyes:)
Price = ?
As of today, looks like the California DMV will only re-issue the black plate with this program. And there is no specific description of how they will reproduce them.
https://apps.dmv.ca.gov/legacy_plates/1960_banner.JPG
https://apps.dmv.ca.gov/legacy_plates/1970_banner.JPG
http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/legacy_plates...tes_totals.jpg
DMV description:
Legislation introduced the California Legacy License Plate program offering vehicle owners the opportunity to purchase replicas of California license plates similar to those issued in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Only the plate or plates that reach 7,500 orders before January 1, 2015 will be implemented.
Legacy License plates can be ordered for any year model automobile, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer. The Legacy License Plate Program will not replace the current Year of Manufacture (YOM) license plate program.
The DMV is accepting pre–orders until January 1, 2015. A pre–order form California Legacy License Plate Pre–Order Form (REG 17L) (PDF) is available for these plates. The completed form and $50 payment must be mailed to the address provided on the form. Payment can only be made by check, money order, or cashier's check made payable to Department of Motor Vehicles. Pre–orders will NOT be processed at DMV Field offices or Auto Club offices.
California Legacy Plate Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
California Legacy Plate Pre–Order Form (REG 17L) (PDF)
PAYMENT: Check, Money Order, or Cashier's Check ONLY.
Payable to: DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Mail REG 17L WITH a $50 PAYMENT to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Legacy License Plates
Customer Service/Operations Support, MS H203
PO Box 825393
Sacramento, CA 94232–5393
PRE–ORDERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AT DMV OFFICES or AUTO CLUB OFFICES
REFUNDS: Your payment will be refunded shortly after January 2015 if this plate program is not implemented, or if your desired personal plate configuration is not available and you did not request a sequential plate substitution.
To cancel your PRE–ORDER, mail an Application for Refund (ADM 399) to the address shown above. The refund request must clearly indicate that the refund is for a pre–ordered Legacy License plate and include the personalized configuration ordered, or state if a sequential plate was ordered. Please include your name, address and daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you.
NO REFUND will be issued after the program begins and your plate number reservation has been made.
I have this set clear and available for assignment for 1970MY - given current prices of cars - plates are $3,000.00 - that is chump change for a $200k rusty 911
The YOM plates end with MY 1969 cars...
thanks - makes this 70 MY plate worth even more - I can assign it - $5,000