1 DES Number Plate
The known history of 1DES, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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1 DES (1DES) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 1DES. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 1 DES.
On Vehicle
Currently on a 1997 Silver Rolls Royce Silver Dawn
Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in December 1990.
It sold for a hammer price of £18,000 and a total of £22,770 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £57,638 in today's money.
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