911 Private Number Plates
Discussion
Ive been looking round the various Reg. Plate dealers and auctions etc. For a attractive number plate containing 911 numbers. All commanding a high premium with possibly the exception of Northern Irish plates but then you have Z or I in the letters. Are they worth buying or is it worth paying the extra for the plates issued here , which will possibly hold or increase their value more.
Koln-RS said:
They are sometimes called 'personal' plates, because they are personal to the owner, as opposed to something random issued by DVLA.
However, like most things, some are tasteful and can look good (but usually expensive), and some look naff and tacky, especially if the letters or numbers have been modified, (usually the cheaper ones).
As said above, whilst the best ones are expensive, they have proved a good investment. The cheaper ones are just a bit of fun.
Latest DVLA Auction Results here https://dvlatimedauction.co.uk/lots
Thanks. I am aware of good plates & crap plates. I have dealt with plates on & off for years. I own probably 5. Three of which are for sale with agencies. My question was really aimed at N.I. Plates. However, like most things, some are tasteful and can look good (but usually expensive), and some look naff and tacky, especially if the letters or numbers have been modified, (usually the cheaper ones).
As said above, whilst the best ones are expensive, they have proved a good investment. The cheaper ones are just a bit of fun.
Latest DVLA Auction Results here https://dvlatimedauction.co.uk/lots
Als911 said:
But I’m obviously slightly biased. :-)
You’re absolutely right by the way. I already have plates.. it’s a 911 plate in particular I want. You can get a N.I. Plate for £1K if you’re quick of the Mark when the DVLA auctions them off but they are a bit sh!tty with Z’s & I’s etc. I have been bidding on 5 911 plates in the auction today but the prices were high. I’ve seen one at a dealers that is more reasonably priced. I’m just concerned nobody wants the N.I. Plates if you wanted to sell in the future.. unlike the plates issued here. The online auctions are fetching higher prices than the normal auctions that have attended on many occasion. PS. ... nice 996 GT2 Unusual colour. 18 years young & stunning. 
pete.g said:
I'm not sure what's wrong with the letter 'I' in a plate? Even 'Z' doesn't bother me. Then again I'm from NI and used to it. We did have *IG and *IL as plates here, so BIG 911 and DIG 911 were available and loads of companies bought OIL *****.
MBZ 911 would make sense if your nom de plume is reflective of your real name.
I think any plate you have to alter or explain is a bit naff.
I quite agree with the altering of a plate. If you have to alter a plate for it to make any sense, then I would not buy it. The point is, the Irish plates seem a lot less desirable over here. It can only be because of the Z & I if you were to compare prices. The Irish 911 plates come up for sale with DVLA for bout £1000. But they soon go. I will be quicker off the Mark next time! I tried to buy LIL 911 from regtransfers (£3K) but they rung me back & said the owner had decided not to sell! FFS. MBZ 911 would make sense if your nom de plume is reflective of your real name.
I think any plate you have to alter or explain is a bit naff.
The_Doc said:
Yes, I Would imagine less than £1000. I sold PO55 RCH earlier this year for £800. I am specifically wanting either 911 - - - or - - - 911. I fully understand the value of plates & what are decent & what are meaningless to nobody but the owner. 
donutskidmark said:
share imageI don’t see anything wrong or naff about a 911 plate...... it just looks neater imho than having a full 7 digit plate.
I purchased 911 US privately several years back and don’t regret buying it.....
pete.g said:
Do we need to draw attention to how someone spends their money in this way? I know MHH published the photo and the prices are in the public domain, nevertheless I find it a bit crass to do this.
A very good friend of mine purchased 911 MH from the DVLA auction in 2001 (The price shown in the photo). So i have no idea what MHH paid for it. I don’t particularly want to either. However you can jump to your conclusions if you want. 
pete.g said:
I deleted my post because I had second thoughts. However, as you have preserved it by quoting it - I'm not jumping to conclusions - I gave an opinion on googling someone else's purchases and commenting on how much they have spent with a shocked face emoji. Then I thought better of it and deleted it, as it's none of my business.
Good luck with finding a plate that suits your needs.
Thankyou, I will keep looking (no rush) Pete. Don’t think I will have offended anyone on here. It’s a bit of a platform for the wealthy folk to display their toys don’t you think. I wish I could afford one of the 911’s I see on here. Fortunately I’m content being healthy & Covid free. (Had it actually) Good luck with finding a plate that suits your needs.
up_shift said:
One thing I love about being here in Aus is that you can have any personal plate you like as long as it's available. Of course that means 911 or Porsche are long gone but can still get some fitting ones if it's your thing. If you can find the right one, I Reckon do it 
Absolutely. Is that your car? 
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