1911 Ford Model T. “First time out! Thanks for the plate.” — Don Poffenroth (see additional photo below)
1913 Bugatti Type 22. The oldest Bugatti in North America. NEW VIDEO: Go here to see Alan and Jay Leno spend 30+ minutes putting the Bugatti through its paces. (VIDEO) Go here, here, here and here to watch and listen to it run! Go HERE to see the latest YouTube video (38 min) and the show-and-tell description of the complete restoration. This early model Bugatti is owned by Alan and Mary Travis of Phoenix, AZ. “Your magnificent plates are very important to the building of our collection. Sorta like a “dated proof of passage”. Thanks ”. — Alan & Mary Travis (see 2 additional photos below)
1911 Buick. “Thanking you for the outstanding leather plate. It looks perfect on the Buick. I can’t think of a better way to top off the restoration.” — Regards, Fred Harley.
1905 Glide 2 Cylinder. One of only two known to exist. 190 cid and rated at 18hp, when completed it will “glide” down the road. (VIDEO) Go here and here to see more. Produced by the J.B. Bartholomew Co; their slogan was “As good as the Best and better than the Rest” — Russell & Christine Holden
1912 Pope Hartford Model 27 50 Horsepower Pony Tonneau. Currently owned by its 4th owner, the Bewley family of California; it was first sold in San Francisco to well-known restaurateur Lou La Bonte of Auburn, CA. First in the Pope Class at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. — Laidlaw Antique Auto Restorations (see 2 additional photos below)
1906 Pierce Great Arrow. Single remaining example of this Model 40/45 1906 Great Arrow. All original, 1st in Prewar Preservation Class at 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The original owner was James J Hill, builder of The Great Northern Railroad. — Laidlaw Antique Auto Restorations (see additional photo below)
1909 Delage Voiturette les competition. A recent car from Alan Travis. It’s a 1909 Delage Racer. The engine’s lower end was left untouched, and only the pistons and valves were upgraded to newer (and lighter) spec’s. (VIDEO) Go here to see the complete story behind this car. — Alan Travis (see the additional photo below)
1908 REO. “Sorry it took a while until you received the photo. Vicki and I really appreciate the plate you made for me. It made a great surprise Christmas present!” — Vicki & Ray Markely
1904 Mitchell. “Here’s our finished 1904 Mitchell. I refer to it as our pile of parts finally stacked together! Your plate looks great, don’t you think?” (VIDEO) Go here to see the story behind the Mitchell and go here to see it on the road! — Alan Travis
1902 Thomas Flyer 17 Tonneau. Dad says “If she can start it, she can drive it. Now that she can do both, it’s settled!” (VIDEO) Go here to see Part 1 then here to see Part 2 of the video story about this earliest known Thomas. — Russell Holden with Andrea Holden
1907 Buick Model F Touring. “Steve, thought you might like to see your plate on my Buick! All the best, Tom”. Go here to see it on the road. — Thomas Gunther (see the additional photo below)
1898 Jeanperrin Voiturette Vis A Vis. One cyl. 1330cc water cooled engine with automatic intake valve, open gears and 3 speed transmission. Weighs 600 lbs. with easy 30mph cruising speed. Built on the Swiss/French border 120 years ago. (VIDEO) Go here to see and listen to it running and here to see it on the road! — Alan Travis (see additional photo below)
1915 Model T Pickup. Sometimes it takes more than one guard dog to keep the Model T safe! — John Aldrich
1909 & 1912 Ford Model T’s. “Here’s a photo from a recent car show that shows the two TEX plates you’ve made for me. They are top quality and folks always notice them and ask questions. Great job. I will be sending along the plate order for the 1911 Sears soon.” — Mike & Jennifer Hanson
1909 Stanley Steamer Model R Roadster. “We’re very pleased with our leather plate. Now that the Model R is nearly finished, it’s time to license it for touring this summer. I’m really pleased with the 3″ numbers, seems to suit the smaller cars very well.” — Pat & Merrily Farrell
A 1907 Stevens-Duryea Model U, a 30/35hp “Little Six Touring” car with a 114″ wheelbase. “I’ve just finished mounting the leather plate; getting ready for the summer touring.” — Alan Travis
1913 Pierce-Arrow 38-C Runabout at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, 2010. “The license plates you made for the car are a work of art. We want to thank you for the quick turnaround and the craftsmanship that you put into them. We’re already planning our next set. They really look great on the car.” — John Bertolotti
“Ron took some photos after he put on the leather license plate. He’s so proud of it. Thanks for the great work! Ron couldn’t wait to get it mounted on the car.” 1914 Cadillac Touring. — JoEllen Blissit
“I love it! Thanks for doing such a great job, it really sets off the rest of the car. We really appreciate your workmanship!” 1907 Delaunay Belleville. — Alan Travis
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“Thanks, the plate looks great on our original 1909 White Model O Steamer. Now we’ll have to plan on some more plates, my son’s ’14 Model T will certainly need one. Sorry ’bout the dirty car………we just finished running the 2011 Bakersfield Tour yesterday.” — Ryan Thurber
“What a great gift. The old Locomobile never looked better.” 1909 Locomobile Model 30, Type L Landaulet. — Bobby Babcock
“Now that I have this great plate, we’re almost ready for our 1912 Model 34 Buick Roadster’s 100th anniversary debut! Thanks again, Steve. We love it!” — Mark Shaw
“Thanks for the three early motorcycles plates you made. Here’s a photo of my late 1905/early 1906 Harley Davidson.” — Doug Leikala
“We are most pleased with the leather plate on our 1911 Hudson. In Idaho, our state did not issue plates until 1913, so this is most appropriate and looks fantastic. We are very proud to have this on our car.” — Ron & Rena Thurber
1907 Renault Racer (participant in 2012’s The Great Race) at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “Steve, thought you may recognize my new driver! We’re at Laguna Seca Vintage Races and your license plates are racing! Needed to put your plates to more high-speed tests and, well, the verdict is in; they’re good for at least 84mph! Hang on!” (VIDEO) Go here to see the interview with Jay Leno, here to learn how to start a 1907 Renault Racer, and here to see the slideshow on running the Great Race and participating in the Laguna Seca Vintage Races. — Alan Travis (see additional 2 photos below)
“The new plates look great, especially when we’re leading the pack! Thanks for a great set of leather tags for our 1910 Ford.” Photo taken during a HCCA Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group Fall Tour. — Larry and Aurora Fickheisen (see the additional photo below)
“Buffy and I think the new plate looks super on our 1915 Ford Model T. The leather plate is the finishing touch on this restoration!” — Bob Allen with Buffy
“Love the new plate! Here’s a photo – you can see how good it looks on my ’15 Royal Mail” — Bill Carpenter
“Thanks so much, this plate is on my all-original 1902 Thomas. I’ve put your plates on numerous cars now and I love the quality of your work as well as the incredible authenticity.” — Stu Laidlaw (see additional photo below)
“This is on my 1907 Northern – a two cylinder car of 250ci and 5-1/2″ dia. pistons. Pleased with the leather plate–goes well with the tail light, don’t you think? Hope all is well.” — Ron Thurber
“Helen and I are very pleased with our “new” leather license plate. As you may have guessed, it’s registered to our 1911 Ford Model T.” — Steve & Helen Rex
Mike McGinnis proudly showing his 1912 Ford Model T, leather license plate and his “Damn Seagulls” cap. — Mike & Donna McGinnis
Alan Travis’ beautiful 1905 Mitchell D2 Runabout. “Steve, we’ve had the Mitchell (and your plates) up to 70mph. We love them, thanks!” (VIDEO) Go here to see the Mitchell on a speed run and here to see the Mitchell’s “Rest of the Story” video! — Alan Travis
The 1907 Rambler Model 22 was the only year that the body tilted from either side to gain access to the large (235ci with 5″ x 6″ bore & stroke) 2-cylinder engine and transmission. “I am more than pleased to have a high quality license plate that is appropriate for this year vehicle. Thanks for researching the Washington license plate numbers, they are correct for 1907 and just happen to be my birthday month and day. The addition of this beautiful plate gives the car that finished look we desired”. — “Cap’t Bob” Strieter
“Here are some photos of my 1902 White Model B steamer. It’s the 340th car to be built by the White Sewing Machine Co. Thanks!” — Tom Goyne (see additional photo below)
“Here’s a photo of Peter Briggs’ 1904 Napier L48. We’re getting it ready for the big event (Lake Perkolilli 1914-2014 Centenary of Speed in Western Australia) in October. The additional photo (below) shows the plates (and the dirt) on the Napier after running across the lake bed.” — Graeme Cocks (Briggs Family Collection)
“Love the plate. The car is a 1911 Ford Model T Touring restored in the 1970’s. We take it out on 4 or 5 tours each year. In 2012 we took it to Indiana for their 4 Day Covered Bridge Tour. It is currently on display/loan in the Angels Camp, CA Museum.” — Bob Petithomme
“I’m very happy with the plates! You can see the NSW (New South Wales, Australia) plate on our 1908 Black Model 30 Delivery Van. Chris and I finished the restoration and then took the Black on its maiden tour to the VCCA (Victoria) club’s 11th Annual 2013 National High-Wheeler Rally in Bundaberg, Queensland. Hope you like the pictures.” (VIDEO) Go here and here to see more — Russell & Christine Holden
1912 Ford Model T Touring. “Hi Steve, Sorry it’s taken so long to get pictures to you. I picked up my plate at Chickasha last year and here it is almost that time again. I LOVE my plate, thank you.” — Frank Canino (see additional photo below)
