So, does anyone out there know what the going rate for a set of vintage CA black plates is these days? I need to know how big of a schmuck I am for not grabbing a few sets today. I went to the Hydromatic show today and there was a guy in the swap meet area that had a box full of these things. Thanks Guys.
Weekly swap meet in New Milford, Ct. had a set this morning with 63 if my memory is correct stamped in the sticker area. Nice black with yellow letters, $425.00 seamed high to me, but what do I know? Bob
Depends on the condition, and which black plates. '63 black plates versus '29 Pneumatic Commercial black plates, big difference.
Most of them were matching I think. The guy wanted $15 a piece Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
The lesson learned here is ALWAYS take more than $20 to a swap meet whether you can afford it or not. The plates were the '63 style but were a bit beat up but nothing too bad. I just need to figure out where my step- dad put his old CA black and 70s blue plates at. Those were mint and matching sets. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
$425.00? The guys still asleep because he's definitely dreaming. The going price for a set of black plates that are DMV clear is around $100. It addition to the black plate you also need the correct year registration sticker to go along with the plates, unless your car is a 63.
A guy in Connecticut was selling California plates for $425? Cant see much of a market for them there that would warrant such a high price.
I've got two matched pairs, black and gold California 63's. If anyone is interested shoot me a PM. '27 T Roadster build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=734383
Those plates are sharp, you should have grabbed them for $15. Maybe he will be back again next week, or however often you have the swap meets. Usually you get guys just trying to get rid of stuff anyway. Man, what a shoulda woulda coulda moment
Hey man if there MINT and mean a lot to you. Pay the $400 to $600 range. If you were to find ones elsewhere, the plates are not in those price ranges. Its because there California plates.
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You live in Toledo and yet you say: "Holy crap"?!? How many chances a day do you have the opportunity to yell "HOLY TOLEDO!!!!" ??????
Lol. Not nearly as often as one would think. When we do, its usually after we nail a crater of a pothole and is followed by some kind of expletive.
I paid $500ish for near perfect pair of '51 California plates (black with fat yellow digits). They are 5 digit and when I saw them they were a must-have. For a pair of '62 plates (yellow with skinny black digits) still in their envelope with a super clean '62 sticker, I paid $300somptin'. Those were also a must have because they had XYZ on them. Both sets are in service on my rides and look super cool. I know it sounds really expensive but if you need them, might as well get nice ones. Michael
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