1 KXX private number plate

As a number one plate, 1 KXX is the definitive registration for the KXX initials. The number 1 is a class apart, making this the pinnacle of the set and significantly more sought after than the same initials with a higher number. Its short, four-character layout, consisting of a single number followed by three letters, is balanced, clean and memorable.

This is a dateless registration, which means it has the timeless look associated with plates that do not show a year identifier. Its primary appeal is as an initials plate for an individual with the initials K.X.X., or a similar sequence. The focus is on the power of the number one, combined with the clear, uncluttered format.

Historically, this reverse dateless style is associated with the period from around 1953 to 1963. Records suggest the registration originates from Northumberland in the North East of England, adding a distinct regional provenance to the plate.

The registration has a documented record of collector interest. At a DVLA auction on 24th September 2015, 1 KXX was sold for a hammer price of £6,600. The estimated total cost to the buyer at the time was over £8,500.

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