Retro License Plate orders in California
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Meh, I never had any problem having period correct license plates on my cars. I would just order a custom plate with the appropriate number character sequence and then had the plate repainted in the correct colors.
For example, for my 1966 Sunbeam Tiger I wanted a period correct 6 character black and yellow plate. I paid for a personalized plate with some random looking"SAM 123" string of characters and numbers. The plate arrived in the current white configuration. I promptly had it painted in black and yellow, voila! Sneaky concours trick. Never ever had a problem with police or smog inspection. Registration only lists the characters on the plate.
For example, for my 1966 Sunbeam Tiger I wanted a period correct 6 character black and yellow plate. I paid for a personalized plate with some random looking"SAM 123" string of characters and numbers. The plate arrived in the current white configuration. I promptly had it painted in black and yellow, voila! Sneaky concours trick. Never ever had a problem with police or smog inspection. Registration only lists the characters on the plate.
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I remember seeing all of these plates growing up in California ... ![Cheers](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif)
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Nah, 7 digit gold/blue plates started in 1980, blue on white 'sunset' plates were 82 to 87, blue on white CALIFORNIA block prints from 87-94, and blue on white 'script' California from 94-98. Says the recent California transplant. How long you been here, Mike?
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What was it in 78?
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Lest you think I actually know any of this stuff:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle..._of_California
1969-1980 blue on gold, 6 digit series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle..._of_California
1969-1980 blue on gold, 6 digit series