CA to issue retro license plates

Reagan_80 · 12-22-2012, 10:59 AM

CA DMV plans to issue retro license plates Jan. 1st 2013. Check out the story at the link below. Just wanted to put this on everyone's radar screen. You may need to copy and paste the URL into browser.

Back-seat Driver: DMV to produce 'retro' license plates -- if 7,500 motorists want them - Back-seat Driver - The Sacramento Bee

Mustmatt · 12-22-2012, 11:26 AM

Ooooh. I like this!! Thanks for the info:

The DMV says it will have an order page on its website soon. Check www.dmv.ca.gov

65fastback6 · 12-22-2012, 12:24 PM

Thats pretty neat!
Wonder what they will do for numbering the plates?
Old plates but the current use of numbers or numbers from the era?

mustbereel · 12-22-2012, 01:42 PM

Link to FAQ and pre-order info.

CA Legacy Plates

I'm in for one!

sdmustangrider · 12-22-2012, 02:35 PM

Nice. Think I'll pay the 50 for a set.

pdc67stang · 12-22-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 65fastback6

Thats pretty neat!
Wonder what they will do for numbering the plates?
Old plates but the current use of numbers or numbers from the era?

That was my thought. I'm lucky enough to have the original black plates on my car. If I didn't, and was going to buy these, I would want the numbering the way they were back in the day. The problem with that is if they issue an old number, and then some guy goes through a restoration, tries to register his plates, only to find that they have been assigned to these new plates. We'll have to wait and see.

sessayan · 12-22-2012, 04:20 PM

Pre-ordered

Everyone needs to pile on so we can get the 7500 minimum! This rocks instead of having to pay as much as 400 bucks on ebay!!

Mustmatt · 12-22-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sessayan

Pre-ordered

Everyone needs to pile on so we can get the 7500 minimum! This rocks instead of having to pay as much as 400 bucks on ebay!!

If they're charging $400 bucks on ebay, I'm selling mine and I'll place an order for new ones.

carl1701 · 12-22-2012, 08:07 PM

Just pre-ordered !!

turbowars · 12-23-2012, 12:58 AM

This is so cool. I might get a set for my truck. Wonder if it will be something idiot's will try to steal.

TheShagg · 12-23-2012, 01:15 PM

Note these are reflectorized!

turbowars · 12-23-2012, 01:56 PM

I guess that matters for the guys that want a true stock look.

Funny who would want the blue and yellow plates. The worst plate ever.

Is there a way to find out how close to the minimum they are at or will be?

Mustang_zulu · 12-23-2012, 03:35 PM

can't you take orginal 60's plates and use them? in TX we can.. i found my 1968 plates "HEMISFAIR" and registered them.. i found this out when i went to register the stang and asked about classic plates and the lady told me i could find plates from 68 and use them as long as the plate number was not used already and they of course would have to be clean and not missing paint.. they look at them before too....

turbowars · 12-23-2012, 03:46 PM

Yes you can but if you don't have old era plates they cost about $300 for real plates. I'm looking at a 67 right now that has the ugly blue and yellow and this new program would be good for me.

Mustang_zulu · 12-23-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by turbowars

Yes you can but if you don't have old era plates they cost about $300 for real plates. I'm looking at a 67 right now that has the ugly blue and yellow and this new program would be good for me.

wow!! i bought my TX 68 plates off of ebay for $60... just had to check online to make sure the plate number/letters were not in use on a newer plate...