1 ED private number plate

1 ED is a highly desirable dateless registration, combining the pinnacle number 1 with the distinct initials ED. This three-character format, with one number followed by two letters, creates a short and memorable plate.

The appeal of the number 1 remains strong, universally recognised as a signifier of the top position. For registrations featuring initials, the number 1 holds particular significance, representing the definitive version for that initial combination. This makes 1 ED especially appealing for those with the initials ED. It also holds appeal for anyone named Ed, standing out as an excellent choice, particularly given that ED 1 is held by the Mayor of Warrington and is highly unlikely to be available on the open market.

The dateless format of 1 ED means it has the clean look associated with registrations issued before the introduction of year identifiers. The short length of the plate, with only three characters, further enhances its visual impact and legibility. Registrations of this design were issued across the UK, including areas such as Liverpool (Wigan / Warrington).

1 ED changed hands at a DVLA auction in March 1996, its first recorded sale on the open market, and that result forms part of its verified sold-price history. It sold for £18,741 (hammer price).

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