Number Plates for Aston’s
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markiep1 said:
Sentimental plate for me that belonged to my late father, he would of been thrilled to see it on such a beautiful car 
Love that.I've got my late fathers 32 year old Rolls Royce - which hasn't seen rain for 26 years.
Although it's probably worth less than the Aston's wheels, it sits in my heated garage and the DB9 is out in the rain - some things are worth more than money.
Its the only car I can honestly say I will never sell. I take it out for a run every couple of months and keep it exactly how he had it, including his hat in the glovebox.
Edited by LesF on Friday 23 November 09:58
LesF said:
Love that.
I've got my late fathers 32 year old Rolls Royce - which hasn't seen rain for 26 years.
Although it's probably worth less than the Aston's wheels, it sits in my heated garage and the DB9 is out in the rain - some things are worth more than money.
Its the only car I can honestly say I will never sell. I take it out for a run every couple of months and keep it exactly how he had it, including his hat in the glovebox.
Brilliant.I've got my late fathers 32 year old Rolls Royce - which hasn't seen rain for 26 years.
Although it's probably worth less than the Aston's wheels, it sits in my heated garage and the DB9 is out in the rain - some things are worth more than money.
Its the only car I can honestly say I will never sell. I take it out for a run every couple of months and keep it exactly how he had it, including his hat in the glovebox.
I have a mate who has his late dad's Shadow. It costs him an absolute fortune to keep mint as his dad did, but as you say, an absolute keeper.
ker every year
XIA 557 - been in the family for over 30 years and whenever this type of number was readily available on a new car at no further cost. Doesn't mean or stand for anything just a keepsake. Was originally on an Austin Mini Metro City X no less which has long rusted away into a heap of dust. Number now sits proudly on my DB9
Last year whilst travelling through a seaport I was stopped by security who said 'should it not be XIA 007' - a connection strangely I had never thought of before and like some here I don't really like these on AML (each to their own). I responded by saying that I was still in training and did not yet have my licence to kill. The security guard gave a little smile and gestured me onward to the ferry without any further questioning :-)
On a final note - I have always wondered why some people 'blot' out their number plate on pictures they blog with. I find this strange as the number plate is such a public domain item etc. Just interested if anyone might comment on same ?
Last year whilst travelling through a seaport I was stopped by security who said 'should it not be XIA 007' - a connection strangely I had never thought of before and like some here I don't really like these on AML (each to their own). I responded by saying that I was still in training and did not yet have my licence to kill. The security guard gave a little smile and gestured me onward to the ferry without any further questioning :-)
On a final note - I have always wondered why some people 'blot' out their number plate on pictures they blog with. I find this strange as the number plate is such a public domain item etc. Just interested if anyone might comment on same ?
Obscuring a plate is really a security issue. It helps reduce the risk of having the plate/car cloned, and depending on the content of the post might help stop naughty thieving scum locating and tracking a car in their area. But as you say, its public domain so not exactly full proof.
Beechburn said:
On a final note - I have always wondered why some people 'blot' out their number plate on pictures they blog with. I find this strange as the number plate is such a public domain item etc. Just interested if anyone might comment on same ?
I can provide one answer, but whether it is wise to 'blot', I have no idea.
Certainly our registration marks are visible every time our cars are in a public place. However, I had the experience of someone applying for a duplicate registration document in respect of one of my cars, which was off the road for years, and completely out of sight. To stop a duplicate being issued, the rightful owner is required to respond fairly promptly to the DVLA.
When there was a second occurrence, the DVLA then informed the police. The person at the applicant's address told the police, they knew nothing about the matter. I don't know how the applicant knew about my car.
LesF said:
markiep1 said:
Sentimental plate for me that belonged to my late father, he would of been thrilled to see it on such a beautiful car
Love that.I've got my late fathers 32 year old Rolls Royce - which hasn't seen rain for 26 years.
Although it's probably worth less than the Aston's wheels, it sits in my heated garage and the DB9 is out in the rain - some things are worth more than money.
Its the only car I can honestly say I will never sell. I take it out for a run every couple of months and keep it exactly how he had it, including his hat in the glovebox.
Edited by LesF on Friday 23 November 09:58
My fathers Mercedes e320 cdi avantgaurd which he loved is my uncles daily so I occasionally take it out for a cruise 
markiep1 said:
That is wonderful, i bet the pride you feel when out on the road is immense My fathers Mercedes e320 cdi avantgaurd which he loved is my uncles daily so I occasionally take it out for a cruise
Its funny but when i’m driving, it sometimes feels like he’s in there with me and I find myself driving it carefully just in case he starts to complain. My fathers Mercedes e320 cdi avantgaurd which he loved is my uncles daily so I occasionally take it out for a cruise 
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