Send to a friendX3 SoB February 20th, 2008 6:36 PM Link
“We know it’s a ridiculous concept, but it happens. Sure, not for any of us, but for the lucky fools with repulsive amounts of money, it’s a serious question. So, think about it.”
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Question of the Day: What Car Do You Think is Worthy of a High-Priced License Plate?
Written By: Dustin P. Walsh
Sure, license plates are a fun collectible. Hang them in your basement above the bar or in the garage to show where you’ve been or next to framed pictures of classic autos you once owned; it’s all a little kitschy, but understandable.
However, in the United Arab Emirates, plates are auctioning for higher than entire fleets of Ferraris. Last week, the number “1” plate sold for a record $14.5 million. But, don’t think that the oil-rich Middle East is the only plate-crazy crowd. Last weekend, a Delaware family purchased the Delaware number “6” plate for $675,000.
An Abu Dhabi stock broker owns the UAE plate number “5” – which he paid $6.75 million for. It hangs from his Rolls Royce, an expensive car for sure, but nowhere near the cost of the plate. This led us to an interesting conundrum: What car is worthy enough for a high-priced plate – whether it be $675,000 or $14.5 million? Does the car have to out-price the plate? Or, is it a sign of love for the car, like the way you might spend a ton on jewelry for your spouse – car bling?
We know it’s a ridiculous concept, but it happens. Sure, not for any of us, but for the lucky fools with repulsive amounts of money, it’s a serious question. So, think about it.
What car would you hang a multi-million dollar license plate from? Let us know in the comments.
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18 Comments
X3 SoB February 20th, 2008 6:38 PM Link
Stupid idiotic Question of the Day!
Larry February 20th, 2008 7:11 PM Link
Mine.
George February 20th, 2008 7:26 PM Link
—A Dacia pick-up or a Treblant.
C4 February 20th, 2008 7:42 PM Link
Auto=idea+modeling+designing+engineering+testing+teams of people+ extensive education
License Plate=Thin piece of metal with a random freakin number on it
Does not equate in my book, screw anyone who spends that much on a plate.
On that note If I had that much money I just wouldnt have a plate I would have my own track and I would fly where I wanted to go.
Corco16446 February 20th, 2008 7:52 PM Link
Nope. I’ll pay the extra for a vanity plate- maybe. But as far as buying low numbers? That money is better given to the charity of your choice
Wes February 20th, 2008 7:59 PM Link
A chrome Bugatti Veyron, maybe?
Steve February 20th, 2008 8:16 PM Link
Ridiculous.
Bruce February 20th, 2008 8:36 PM Link
I can’t see buying a number. I have no problem buying a vanity plate but this is crazy.
Jonathan Fung February 20th, 2008 9:46 PM Link
M1A2 Abrams Tank. I don’t know if tanks need license plates, but nobody will dare question your conspicuous consumption when they’re staring down the barrel of your uber-cannon of ultimate doom.
Russ Bellinis February 20th, 2008 9:52 PM Link
None, a license plate is at best a blight on good design. If a license plate doesn’t ruin the looks of a car, the car was ugly to begin with.
Lucas Krown February 20th, 2008 10:01 PM Link
a Volvo 245..
Ramoses February 21st, 2008 4:49 AM Link
i think a number like that deserves 2 sit on a top luxury car, maybe a Maybach 62…
FPF422 February 21st, 2008 8:05 AM Link
on a Yugo maybe, but that’s the only car I can think of…. otherwise I find it lame…
Nickel February 21st, 2008 8:30 AM Link
If ou’re going to be a ‘tard, go all the way and put it on a Renault 5…OK, splurge and make it a turbo
Joe February 21st, 2008 8:32 AM Link
While I respect the fact that profits go to charity, this insane price tag seems at best a form of egoism. Therefore, I truly hope that somebody snatches this thing from Osama’s Roller.
Does it come with a low-number security guard as well… 007, perhaps?
06YellowGT February 21st, 2008 10:26 AM Link
1982 Ford Escort Wagon, with the Squire option! (woodgrain… yeah!!!)
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