Vintage license plates

[Mr. T]

How do I go about getting vintage license plates for my 69 Camaros? Do I need to go to the DMV, or can I purchase them online somewhere? Thanks!

[169indy]

T, Here are some options for Wa state.
Old License Farm
Medical Lake, Wa
509-244-3149
or
Jim's (NOT ME) Vintage Parts
Gresham, Or
503-669-0943

Both specialize in Old License plates and tags and both have lots of info. Wow one is in your neck of the woods.
Also check out;
www.leg.wa.gov/wac/index
Look for WAC 308-96A-074 Antique vehicle-- collector vehicle license plates
They have info on both Washington issued collector plates and "restored license plates".

Jim
Wa plate's

169INDY
SSRS396

[Mr. T]

Thanks for the info Jim. Yeah, I can't believe it, Medical is real close to where I live. Never thought I would see the town of Medical Lake mentioned here.

Don't you have to own the car for at least 2 years before you can use the vintage plates?

Tony

[169indy]

Try this link
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wac/index.cfm?...on=308-96A-074

This one should work.
Quote from WAC
(6) What is a "restored license plate"? A restored license plate is a Washington state issued license plate designated for general use in the year of the vehicle's manufacture. The restored license plate may not be a specialized license plate. The restored license plate may be used instead of a collector vehicle license plate or horseless carriage license plate. The license plate must be restored to such a condition that it may be identified with its year of issue. Reproductions of the original are not acceptable for use as a restored license plate.

(7) How is a restored license plate to be displayed? The owner must display a single plate on the rear of the vehicle. If the vehicle owner has two identical license plates, the second license plate may be displayed on the front of the vehicle or on another vehicle.

(8) If I sell my vehicle may I keep my restored license plate? Yes. You may keep the license plate if the vehicle ownership changes; however, it is not transferable to any other motor vehicle.

(9) May I replace my restored license plate with another restored license plate? Yes, however, your vehicle record must be updated to reflect the new plate number before it is displayed on the vehicle.

(10) What additional fees are required to have a restored license plate assigned to my vehicle? In addition to all other title and license fees required by law, you must pay an additional license fee of thirty-five dollars for the restored plate to be assigned to your vehicle. At the time a restored plate is assigned to a vehicle, the department will require the certificate of ownership be submitted if that vehicle does not already have a "title purpose only" number.

I think there is no requirment for ownership term prior to application. The hard part is finding suitable plates if you can belive that. Remember in 1968 Washington went to the reflectorized plate that year.

My story is this, purchased a 68 SSRS 396 Camaro for 2800$ in 83', the Tag was "BLP777". Cool plate but this was the 80's and they just came out and offered the Yellow personalized plates so I applied for "SSRS396" snag,,got it!
Now here in 2004 I would love to switch it back to the Orig plate with a 68 tab for the retro restored look and save on the renewal fee's,,Dang I can not find my plates!!

Anyway I ramble on.

I have ton's of Family in Spokane-Shadle?-deer park-Hillyard-SOuth Hill-etc,, kind of a second home for us 60's-70's-80's

Jim

[Late BrakeU2]

I highly reccommend Bryce Cain at Old Lic Plate farm,He's done quite a few for me.Not the quickest turn around time,but he's a great guy and has done some amazing restorations with bent plates-does a super correct job on 63 black cali's-