VicRoads announce Premium Number Plate Auction - Press Release

VicRoads release new number plate series for Premium Number Plate Auction in March 2008

For the first time since 1984, VicRoads will hold a Premium Number Plate Auction at the Dutton's Showroom in South Yarra on Thursday 6th March. Expecting to fetch record crowds and prices, VicRoads will unveil the new series number plate, the VSeries which has never before been released in Victoria. In addition to this they will also be auctioning high demand Heritage Plates and Signature Plates.


Coinciding with the Melbourne Motor Show, the event will see a total of 60 plates auctioned, including 20 of the most desirable plates for the VSeries, Heritage and Signature plates.



The VSeries plates are the most limited series to date ever, with only 999 plates in total. For this reason the rarity of the VSeries are expected to result in high bidding, in particular with the hero plates that include V2, V8, V10, V888 and V911 (pictured left).



Heritage Plates were the first 'official' plates issued in Victoria through the Motor Registration branch in 1932. The popularity of Heritage Plates are due to their historic background. Bidders are looking for the opportunity to own a piece of the past, particularly popular with classic car collectors. Expected to attract the most interest in the series will be 237, the lowest combination of Heritage Plate, and 500 (pictured right.)


Signature Plates was the first ever release of a two letter plate series. Extremely popular, they allow people to create their own personalised initials. The motivation for this could be the initials of the driver's name, or to match a car. Signature Plates of particular significance include AC, FJ, AA (pictured left), HO, DB.9, GT.1 (pictured at top of page) and 00.7, all of which will be included in the auction.


Alan Morecroft, VicRoads Custom Plates Manager commented, "VicRoads have held only one 'big bang' plates auction back in 1984. The event sold 180 plates and generated more than $1.07 million. With significant interest in custom plates from plate collectors, car enthusiasts and collectors in general, an exclusive plate auction in 2008 seemed timely".

VicRoads will set reserves on the hero plates. All revenue raised will go towards the funding of road safety and network access improvements.

Registration is required for the event. Details will be provided closer to the date as to how to register. 

If you have any enquiries call 1300 367 297.

To register go to www.goingonce.com.au