2 ABW private number plate

The 2 ABW registration is a compact, four-character dateless plate, featuring one number and three letters. This format with a single leading digit followed by initials is sought after for its brevity and clean appearance. The number 2 carries more appeal than higher double-digit or triple-digit numbers due to its low value and the fewer characters it adds to the plate.

The ABW initials are estimated to have strong popularity, positioning them in the upper quartile for broader UK demand, which appeals to a larger potential audience. The short format helps to highlight these initials.

The style of 2 ABW has the clean look associated with dateless registrations. While this specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 1992, the format one number followed by three letters, where a number precedes three letters, is typically found on plates issued from around 1953 to 1963, with 'W' historically indicating issue in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. It sold for £1,551 (hammer price).

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