To most of us, a number plate is a simple stamped piece of metal with an identification number. But to the connoisseur, those plates are a gateway to prestige and swagger.
And they’re willing to pay for it. This top 20 list represents the most expensive license plates in the world, with some of them going for multiple millions of dollars.
For some collectors, it’s just for the pure luxury of owning the best of the best. If you already own a swell collection of classic cars, or maybe a stable of top tier speed beasts, then why not treat yourself to a notable number plate?
For others, a rare license plate is a declaration of social stature. In the United Arab Emirates, a single-digit plate can say more about your social standing than a garage full of expensive rides.
And of course there’s always the cool-factor. What car collector wouldn’t want to boast about having the most expensive license plate in New York? Or that their number plate was once owned by a famous rock star?
Quite a few car-lovers will be able to rattle off a list of the world’s most expensive cars. But this list presents your chance to pull ahead and wow your car crowd with some deep license plate knowledge.
Abu Dhabi’s No 66 plate went for a wallet-busting $1.2 million in an auction in 2016.
We’re going to be seeing quite a few Abu Dhabi plates on our list. Why are they so special to collectors in the Emirates?
The main reason is that Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE. So while having a significant tag from any of the regions in the Emirates is a cause for pride, having one from the capital adds an extra layer of shine to the plates in question.
Abu Dhabi’s No 66 plate went for a wallet-busting $1.2 million in an auction in 2016.
We’re going to be seeing quite a few Abu Dhabi plates on our list. Why are they so special to collectors in the Emirates?
The main reason is that Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE. So while having a significant tag from any of the regions in the Emirates is a cause for pride, having one from the capital adds an extra layer of shine to the plates in question.
