Thread: Number Plate ID

Stretching the memory! It would have been the late 1950s. The 3 letter - 3 digit yellow series started about 1950 and they were certainly up to DAA-xxx by 1964.

Another clue could be that in 1961 there was a colour change from a "yolk" yellow colour to the lighter yellow that remained for the rest of the series. So yours would probably be that darker "yolk" shade of yellow.

In Narrabri, the plate AJC409 was issued in 1969.

I was always under the impression that plates came in batches in different regions around the state, so AJC plates might be issued in the Northwest at the same time as BXX plates on the South Coast.

I have no idea if that is true. It is just one of those things I have believed since I was a small child and I have never questioned it.

Originally Posted by vnx205

In Narrabri, the plate AJC409 was issued in 1969.

I was always under the impression that plates came in batches in different regions around the state, so AJC plates might be issued in the Northwest at the same time as BXX plates on the South Coast.

I have no idea if that is true. It is just one of those things I have believed since I was a small child and I have never questioned it.

What you say about the distribution in batches is correct in general terms, but AJCxxx would would have been from a much older batch by 1969 - in Sydney ALCxxx and ALSxxx were issued in the early 1950s - most probably 1952.

While what you relate it is not certainly impossible - but could it have been '59, not '69?

Makes one wonder if they put away the AJCxxx series for the horse racing enthusiasts

I am guessing, but I say late 1950's. Although NSW re-issued handed in plates over the counter to replace damaged ones. First issue would have been 1950's.

Originally Posted by 87County

What you say about the distribution in batches is correct in general terms, but AJCxxx would would have been from a much older batch by 1969 - in Sydney ALCxxx and ALSxxx were issued in the 1950s - probably 1952.

While what you relate it is not certainly impossible - but could it have been '59, not '69?

Makes one wonder if they put away the AJCxxx series for the horse racing enthusiasts

It was definitely 1969 as they were fitted to a 1969 Toyota Crown.

However, there are a number of reasons why that plate might have been issued at that time when other places were already issuing much later plates.

I was often asked if I had any association with the Australian Jockey Club.

Thanks heaps guys.

Your responses leave me even more confused though because the plates are on a 2002 model car sitting in a car yard. .

I thought that the plate year might give me a clue as to whether it has been re registered or not - fears of a chequered background etc. I know this plate rego/year thing works well in Vic but apparently not so in NSW.

Originally Posted by Grumbles

Thanks heaps guys.

Your responses leave me even more confused though because the plates are on a 2002 model car sitting in a car yard. .

I thought that the plate year might give me a clue as to whether it has been re registered or not - fears of a chequered background etc. I know this plate rego/year thing works well in Vic but apparently not so in NSW.

By 2002 the owner could have bought a plate number he nominated if it wasn't in use - AFAIK you can check the rego history through the RMS.

If it's a remade yellow plate it will be the later colour

Isn't it possible to keep the same plates from your previous vehicle when you register a new one?

So I could fit the same plates on my 2002 car that used to be on my 1952 car.