2019 yielded a spectacular series of auction results for the UK’s top number plates. In July, DS 1 became the chart-topper, commanding an astonishing £324k. Close on its heels, however, was AJ 1 with a price tag of £315k in June. A trio of top plates was completed in July by IG 1 just behind at £287k.
The market for quality registrations shows no sign of diminishing and here’s a rundown of the other top sellers last year.
| Registration | Price (GBP) | Month |
|---|---|---|
| All prices quoted include estimated fees and taxes. | ||
| 51 CK | £88,208 | November |
| 202 O | £68,768 | July |
| 32 O | £50,624 | September |
| 37 O | £46,218 | May |
| HSK 1 | £44,144 | July |
| 1 LJT | £36,368 | July |
| 31 O | £34,035 | February |
| 911 CM | £32,739 | May |
| IG 9 | £32,480 | May |
| 1 ASN | £32,480 | February |
| 110 S | £32,480 | November |
| 63 SVJ | £31,184 | February |
| ADD 44M | £31,184 | September |
| 170 Y | £30,536 | July |
It’s easy to see why number plates are fast becoming a real alternative to conventional luxury asset investments such as classic cars, wine and jewellery. In percentage appreciation terms, private registrations have actually out-performed them all.
Couple this with the absence of maintenance and insurance costs and we are likely to see more of the same at the auction houses this year.
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