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June 11, 2017 By Ray Dominey

Can we display (or register) your plates for use on my horseless carriage?

Many states allow registration within their YOM (Year of Manufacture) rules.  Leather plates are what was legal for “our” cars (basically pre-’16 but individual states vary).  Nearly all states allow display use (keeping your registered horseless carriage, classic car, vintage, etc., plate under the seat).  A few owners simply use the plates for show purposes.  Take a look at our Customer’s Gallery page; I’m certain all these cars (except possibly Peter Brigg’s 1904 Napier L48) are in use with our leather license plates.

We have learned that it can sometimes be difficult to work with your local DMV office when dealing with this rather obscure application.  Some customers repeat  Rear Admiral Grace Hopper’s often quoted statement:  “It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.”

June 11, 2017 By Ray Dominey

Do I need two plates or just a rear plate?

Generally speaking, just one plate.  However each state is unique with differing requirements.  Check with your local DMV or check our Product Info page for your state’s YOM (Year of Manufacture) information.

June 11, 2017 By Ray Dominey

I have a 1910 Winton; can you make a Massachusetts license plate for it?

No, we cannot make a registrable or display license plate for a 1910 MASS plate because the State of Massachusetts started issuing plates in 1903.  Making a plate for a 1910 MASS automobile would be illegally reproducing or replacing a state issued plate.  However we can make a Marque, Model or Year plate for display on the front of a car.

If we can help in any way

Please contact me direct.
Thank you for your interest.
Tom Lahey
Green Cove Springs, Florida
tom@leatherplates.com

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