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Antique Automobile


June 1955 - circa 1980

Manufacturer: Unknown
Material: Porcelain
Colors: Yellow on blue
Dimensions: 6" x 12"
Pairs/singles?: Singles
Serial range observed: N/A
Notes: Law to authorize these plates was passed in June 1955. Applicant "must furnish proof that said Antique Automobile is registered in The Antique Automobile Club of America Inc. or The Veteran Motor Car Club of America, since said Antique Automobile is not to be operated daily, or as other registered vehicles." This plate was used on the front of the vehicle, while the number plate on the rear of the vehicle received an "EXEMPT" tab in plate of the month-day tab.



Circa 1980 - July 2002

Manufacturer: Demco (Milford, DE)
Material: Aluminum
Colors: Gold on dark blue
Dimensions: 6" x 12"
Pairs/singles?: Singles
Serial range observed: N/A
Notes: This plate was used on the front of the vehicle. Vehicles tagged as "Antique" are exempt from annual inspections.



July 2002 - Present

Manufacturer: Waldale Manufacturing Limited (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Material: Aluminum
Colors: Gold on dark blue
Dimensions: 6" x 12"
Pairs/singles?: Singles
Serial range observed: N/A
Notes: This plate was used on the front of the vehicle. Vehicles tagged as "Antique" are exempt from annual inspections. Beveled edges around plate added around March 2010.



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