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Standard split
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

Where from John?

55Kab wrote:

See a stall at the Enfield Pageant of Motoring last year taking orders for the 3D letter type, and also making the black pressed out type on the spot.

This one's on the web:

www.pl8s.co.uk/Framptons-Pre-1963-Number-Plates.php

There's others I'd imagine as well 😮

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

48REME
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#42

I got mine at:

https://www.classicplatesonline.co.uk/?kw=classic%20car%20plates&fl=407065&ci=3095566484&network=s

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Standard split
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#43

I got mine at:

https://www.classicplatesonline.co.uk/?kw=classic%20car%20plates&fl=407065&ci=3095566484&network=s

:wink:

48REME wrote:

I can see why you love your car :wink:

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#44

The right plates certainly are the final touch :wink:

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

48REME
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#45

The right plates certainly are the final touch :wink:

Standard split wrote:

I had put the same ones on SSL, the Jupiter grey 51 Standard which you now have, John.:wink:
I think they suit old cars the best, they're so quaint and chunky. And with time, they fade and turn a
bit yellow. The '4' on mine are doing just that.:d

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#46

heart tail lights

Standard split wrote:

They'd be wrong for a 1950 'tho,wouldn't they?:?

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#47

They'd be wrong for a 1950 'tho,wouldn't they?:?

'50 Karmann wrote:

Prototype heart tail lights, of course:d

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#48

I had put the same ones on SSL, the Jupiter grey 51 Standard which you now have, John.:wink:
I think they suit old cars the best, they're so quaint and chunky. And with time, they fade and turn a
bit yellow. The '4' on mine are doing just that.:d

48REME wrote:

SSL's have mellowed nicely, and as you know, this is a rather nice car to boot :wink:

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

48REME
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#49

as you know, this is a rather nice car to boot :wink:

Standard split wrote:

I always say that if I hadn't come across the 48, I would gladly have made that my final car at the time...a lovely, healthy, weathered teutonic standard in all its severe glory!:wink:

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#50

...a lovely, healthy, weathered teutonic standard in all its severe glory!:wink:

48REME wrote:

Excellent description – its a joy to drive as well, great suspension and crash box, very responsive too:beer:

The true People's Car in all its severity of finish:d

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#51

its a joy to drive as well

Standard split wrote:

You mean you've actually driven it,my word,that's a first.

RockStock
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#52

early original 3d uk plates (ie made by Ace) were triangular cross-section weren't they

these are the only ones ive seen that look close:

the common ones now available are flat topped - look wrong imo:

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StockRocks

55Kab
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#53

early original 3d uk plates (ie made by Ace) were triangular cross-section weren't they

RockStock wrote:

Correct Chris. Here's my original Bluemels rear plate:

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Rich Oakley
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#54

The correct digits like in Martin's plates (pre-63) are called 'peak digits'.

47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.

48REME
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#55

I think the profile varied over the decades, first depending on wheteher they were white or silver, also the actual font seems to have changed, some letters with and without serifs, rounded 'S' and squared ones too.

RockStock
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#56

Correct Chris. Here's my original Bluemels rear plate:

55Kab wrote:

Mart, they're the daddio...NICE. No edging

Here's another one, a pal's 58 Beetle, 'ACE' tag top left. Metal backing plate. Just shout quality!

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StockRocks

55Kab
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#57

Mart, they're the daddio...NICE. No edging

RockStock wrote:

Yep, and it's going back on the car. Fully restored of course!

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Robb
Guest

13 years ago

#58

not running a front one martin? :wink:

55Kab
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#59

not running a front one martin? :wink:

Robb wrote:

Haven't decided yet. All depends when the former owner gives me the OG front plate to restore! :wink:

Sorry to hijack your thread LT. Love to see some more pics...

Robb
Guest

13 years ago

#60

oh Mike still haves it huh, be a shame to seperate it from the car.

Keep the barn find pics coming 😎

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