RE: [doc] Car number plates

["Richard Hanlon" <rahanlon@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yep - a place called Framptons - they send them via the post.  I had a pair 
of those made for my '68 Morris Minor and they're just the job.  Very quick, 
too.

http://www.pl8s.co.uk/page3.html

Describe them exactly as you have - pressed black and silver.


>From: david sandell <davesandell@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [doc] Car number plates
>Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:37:45 +0100 (BST)
>
>not quite D related, but does anyone know where i would be able to get a 
>set of black and silver pressed metal plates made up for my '68 beetle 
>(she's now called Measles, Mumps and Rubella as the reg plate is MMR 560G 
>and she's not feeling too good!)?
>thanks Dave S
>
>Colm Nugent <colm.nugent@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Not unless you sucessfully apply to the DVLA to re-register your car which
>has been allocated a 'W' registration, to be redesignated as an 'X'
>registration.  Once you have sucessfully done that, then you can put a
>private plate with X or older on it.    Otherwise, no.
>
>Colm
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
>ptheskil
>   Sent: 14 April 2005 23:06
>   To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>   Subject: Re: [doc] Car number plates
>
>
>   Hi all
>
>   Can I just ask the group my D was built Aug 81 Vin 2572 my number plate
>finishes with a W but wondered with the year built being 81 can I purchase 
>a
>plate with an X at the end??
>
>   Any help appreciated.
>
>   Phil
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: ptheskil
>     To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>     Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 10:56 PM
>     Subject: Re: [doc] Looking for a DeLorean
>
>
>     Hi there from personal experience buying my Delorean, I made a point 
>of
>search the whole internet including e-bay, private sellers, delorean clubs
>in the US, I knew just about every Delorean for sale.  Whilst hunting 
>around
>I found and spoke to Buyerservicesinternational.com an english guy Paul was
>very helpful and steered me in the right direction to the point that when
>I'd found a potential Delorean they would and could arrange for around $275
>including photo's and a test drive a 150 point report similar to the AA
>report.  As already mentioned both Martin at DMUK and Chris Parnham can 
>also
>be more than helpful, Martin particually once the car  was in the UK was
>fantastic-Oh and a special thanks to Dan Shane.
>
>     Phil
>     Des2572
>
>       ----- Original Message -----
>       From: sarafilovic
>       To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>       Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 9:47 PM
>       Subject: Re: [doc] Looking for a DeLorean
>
>
>
>       Hi Colm
>
>       Thanks for info.
>
>       Do you feel the "best" car I can get, will come from DMCH, and is it
>       worth the premium ?
>
>       Andre
>
>
>       --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Colm Nugent" <colm.nugent@xxxx>
>       wrote:
>       > Hi Andre,
>       >
>       > Welcome to the forum.  There are a number of threads about this,
>       if you want
>       > to look back in the archives.  My personal recommendation is, if
>       you want a
>       > car that has everything 'sorted' and won't need money spent on it
>       other than
>       > upkeep, you have three principal routes:
>       >
>       > 1. Buy from DMCH (in the USA) or similar, who generally only sell
>       pristine
>       > cars.  The new vat regulations make this a little more expensive
>       than when I
>       > did it, but I was very pleased with the car as shipped.  They
>       organised
>       > everything their end, including door to port shipping.
>       >
>       > 2. Only buy in the UK cars that are known to the DOC, Chris & Dave
>       know most
>       > cas in the UK and were very helpful to me - especially in steering
>       me away
>       > from a few.
>       >
>       > 3. Give DMUK your budget and let them get a car for you and supply
>       it with a
>       > warranty - these guys know their D's.
>       >
>       > Hope this helps.
>       >
>       > Good luck
>       >
>       > Colm
>       > Vin 5706
>       >
>       >
>       >   -----Original Message-----
>       >   From: sarafilovic [mailto:yahoo@xxxx]
>       >   Sent: 14 April 2005 12:06
>       >   To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>       >   Subject: [doc] Looking for a DeLorean
>       >
>       >
>       >
>       >   Hi
>       >
>       >   I recently joined this Forum as I want to purchase a classic car
>       for
>       >   fun and to keep for the long term.
>       >
>       >   Most older Classics do nothing for me, and I am serioulsy
>       >   considering a DeLorean.
>       >
>       >   I would interest in the experiences of people who have owned a
>       >   DeLorean for a few years, and in particular, some guidance on
>       where
>       >   to buy a good example.
>       >
>       >   Basically is it a fun car to drive, and a pleasure to own?
>       >
>       >   My wish is to purchase one in excellent condition, requiring 
>only
>       >   ongoing maintenance, and I accept that I may have to pay a
>       premium
>       >   for a good DeLorean.
>       >
>       >   I see that [Stuart] is selling a "good looking" car on the
>       >   website for £15k - is this a fair price and how do I know a
>       >   good
>       >   example when I see one ?
>       >
>       >   Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>       >
>       >   Regards
>       >
>       >   Andre
>       >   Dunfermline, Scotland
>       >
>       >
>       >
>       >
>       >
>       >
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