
New in stock in at Regplates.com is the super rare and historic C 5 registration.
Issued in 1903 in West Yorkshire, it was originally attached to a Di Dion Bouton open wheel vehicle.
The UK’s car registration system boasts a rich history, with the first plates appearing in 1903. Among these early registrations, the single-digit “1 x 1” plates hold a special place.
These historic plates were issued by local authorities in the early 1900s. “A 1,” for instance, became the first issued in London. Obtaining a 1 x 1 wasn’t a simple first-come-first-served affair. In some cases, like “A 1,” a ballot system determined ownership, while others were issued sequentially.
Not all 1 x 1s were created equal. Plates issued with just a single number and single letter are particularly rare. Many 1 x 1s have been sold through auctions over the years, fetching hefty sums.
Today, these pioneering plates are highly sought-after collector’s items. Their historical significance and limited availability make them a symbol of automotive prestige.
Your chance to own a slice of motoring history with this lovely cherished number plate.
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Jon Cherry is a Director of leading personalised number plate dealer Regplates.com. Jon has over 25 years industry experience handling some of the most expensive plates ever sold with many high profile and celebrity clients. Active since 1991 in the number plate industry, Jon is currently Chairman of the Cherished Numbers Guild, a trade body representing number plate dealers in the UK. Jon has written many articles on the industry and insight into the future of numberplates and the market as a whole.