Wanted: antique license plates

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Wanted: antique license plates

Post by Bryant » Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:05 pm

Anyone know of a good place to find vehicle license plates? I am looking for a pair of restorable/restored 1926 Maryland tags. I've tried the obvious sources but didn't know if someone knew of a dealer.
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Re: Wanted: antique license plates

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:55 pm

A pair of antique plates are always hard to find in any condition. You best chance is to search the internet, daily. Rusty surface isn't a problem - rust through is but can be restored. https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... nse+plates
About 1926 plates https://ricksplates.com/maryland/mdpass1.htm
"Starting with the 1922 plates, the full state name and four-digit year (without dashes) were embossed onto the edge of the plate, continuing the pattern of the top edge in even years, and the bottom edge during odd years. In mid-year 1923, the serial dies were changed to a thick-stroke, sans-serif font, similar but not identical to the dies used between 1917 and 1920. Lower bolt slots were added to the plates in approximately 1931. Plate dimensions continued to vary between 1/8 inch less than to 1/4 inch more than 15 inches by 6 inches until the mid-to-late 1920s, at which time the dimensions became precisely and consistently 15 inches by 6 inches. "
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Re: Wanted: antique license plates

Post by Bryant » Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:02 pm

Thanks for all the great info!
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Re: Wanted: antique license plates

Post by DontKnowMuch » Thu Sep 16, 2021 12:54 pm

There are some 1926 single plates on eBay. I bought a nice pair of 1926 Maryland plates a few years ago on eBay at a reasonable price. Most of the license plate vendors post on eBay. Good luck with your search.

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