1 TGR private number plate

1 TGR is a dateless, four-character registration, presenting the number 1 followed by the letters TGR. Number 1 is considered the pinnacle for any initials combination, significantly enhancing its collector appeal. The short, dateless format, comprising one number and three letters, is highly sought after for its clean aesthetic and historical associations.

This registration offers considerable appeal as an initials plate. The "1" signifies paramount importance, ideal for representing a primary initial, while TGR can represent a surname, a chosen name or a business. The DVLA's buyer-motivation survey highlighted that personal initials are the leading reason for purchasing a private registration, indicating a broad audience for this type of plate.

The plate format, one number followed by three letters, is a classic and desirable style. Dateless registrations, particularly those from the earliest issuance periods, are highly valued. While not a specific individual historical issue, the format shares a clean look with registrations from the circa 1953 to 1963 era. This specific registration was first released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2017. It sold for £24,624 (hammer price).

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