A Seven-Figure Dream Owning Jersey's J7 and an F-Type Jaguar
Reg Plates ArticleA Seven-Figure Dream Owning Jersey's J7 and an F-Type Jaguar

Imagine cruising the sun-kissed roads of Jersey, wind whipping through your hair as you grip the wheel of a sleek F-Type Jaguar. But this isn't just any ordinary Jaguar; it's adorned with the coveted J7 license plate, a two-letter, one-number combination that screams exclusivity and prestige. This dream package could be yours, for a price that might make your eyes water.
Kurt Schmidt, the current owner of the J7 plate, is reluctantly releasing it, along with his beloved F-Type, after years of enjoying the open road. Inherited by his wife Jenny, the J7 plate isn't just a sequence of characters; it's a Jersey legend. In 2020, the J4 plate fetched a staggering £380,000, setting a Jersey record and highlighting the insatiable appetite for these coveted identifiers.
So, why J7? The number seven holds cultural significance in many communities, often associated with luck and fortune. Couple that with the simplicity and brevity of a single-digit plate, and you have a recipe for automotive gold. Add in the sleek lines and purring power of an F-Type Jaguar, and it's no wonder Schmidt's asking price is a cool £500,000.
This isn't just a car sale; it's an opportunity to acquire a piece of Jersey's motoring history. Owning the J7 plate isn't just about vanity, it's about joining a select club of car enthusiasts who understand the allure of a unique, personalized touch. Imagine the conversations started, the heads turned, as you glide past in your J7-emblazoned Jaguar.
But let's be honest, this isn't a purchase for the faint of wallet. You'll need more than spare change; you'll need platinum-lined pockets to afford this seven-figure dream. However, for those with the means and the passion, owning the J7 and an F-Type Jaguar is more than just a purchase; it's an investment in a lifestyle, a statement of success, and a ticket to exclusive motoring circles.
So, if you have the deep pockets and the petrol-pumping heart, this might be your once-in-a-lifetime chance. Step into the driver's seat of a Jersey legend, feel the wind in your hair and the envy on the faces of onlookers. Just remember, owning the J7 isn't just about the car; it's about owning a piece of Jersey's motoring soul.
How popular any name or initial it contains is: You are more likely to get good money for a registration plate that spells out a name like 5UE than you are with a more unusual name, simply because there is more demand for Sue (or Dave or Mel) than there would be for Hector, Primrose or Zebedee
How valuable the letters and numbers the plate contains are: in terms of numbers, lower numbers with fewer digits tend to be the most valuable when reselling personalised number plates, making BOB 1 more valuable than BOB 379. Sequential numbers (123, 456 etc.) and repeated numbers (444, 88) are more popular than random combinations, and special occasion numbers like 18 and 21 can also boost a number plate’s value a little. In terms of the letters in a number plate, the likelihood of a series of letters being a name or a person’s initials increases the value of the plate, too.


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