VIP 1 Number Plate
The known history of VIP1, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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VIP 1 (VIP1) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as VIP1. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate VIP 1.
On Vehicle
Currently on a 1993 Blue Rolls Royce Corniche
On Vehicle
Was on a Ferrari Purosangue
Bought
Bought by Peter Waddell, who claims he paid "north of £2m"
Sold
This number plate was sold via Wilsons Auctions in July 2006.
It sold for £285,000.
Accounting for inflation, that's £504,725 in today's money.
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £95,000 in January 2004 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Regtransfers.co.uk Magazine (Issue 3)
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £95,000 in November 2003 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Regtransfers.co.uk Magazine (Issue 2)
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £95,000 in July 2003 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Regtransfers.co.uk Magazine (Issue 1)
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £86,000 in August 2000 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Regtransfers.co.uk Leaflet
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for no price listed in October 1999 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Daily Express
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for no price listed in September 1996 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Daily Express
Sold
This number plate was sold via Unknown in 1989.
It sold for £92,000.
Accounting for inflation, that's £249,387 in today's money.
Issued
This number plate was originally issued between August 1971 and 1963 in Kilkenny
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