We often wonder what some of our various celebrities are driving. They usually drive high-end models and they want them to be as unique as possible. And because of that, they will customize every single detail on that car.
Even more interesting are the personalized number plates that identify these celebrity rides. The following are just some of the celebrity number plates we could find at ukshowplates.com.
1. A7
This is one of the most prestigious registration numbers ever released by the London Council and it belongs to one of the most famous individuals in Britain. The plate A7 was issued in 1903 to HRH Queen Elizabeth II. At the time, these plates were issued on a first come first served basis and the Queen lost the A1 plate to Earl Russell who was willing to queue outside London City Council offices all night.
2. MAG 1 C
As luck would have it, this number plate is owned by legendary magician Paul Daniels. Daniels says that despite the fact that he didn’t have a particular interest in private number plates, he had found this plate earlier in life. At the time he worked as a civil servant, but he couldn’t convince its owner to sell it. Years later, he rediscovered the rare plate on sale with the Ferrari it was in and he snapped it up.
3. LU54 RDY
Former top model and actress Linda Lusardi found this plate that is a close match to her last name. She had been offered another plate earlier in life L1 NDA that is an even closer match and regrets that she didn’t take it. The actress and model is well known for her spread in Penthouse Magazine in 1895. She also appeared in the drama, “The Bill and Brookside” and “Emmerdale.”
Source: theguardian.com4. EH 1
Engelbert is the proud owner of this early “release” registration plate that identifies his Rolls Royce Corniche. After having the EH 1 number plate for years, he and his wife sought another commemorative number and were able to get 25 AGD which displays the musician’s birth date and original initials. In his career Engelbert, has sold more than 150 million albums worldwide including 64 Gold and 24 Platinum.
Source: guim.co.uk
5. H41 RDO
This iconic and very descriptive registration number belongs to one of the most popular hair stylists in the UK, Nicky Clarke. He admits that the number plate is more a fun thing he does rather than a vanity item to announce his success. Nicky Clarke started from the bottom to quickly rise as the celebrity hairstylist owning high-end salons in Mayfair, Birmingham and Manchester.
6. BOX 111G
This is another very appropriate personalized number plate for UK’s boxing legend, Amir Khan. Khan admits to being a fan of personalized number plates, saying he thinks they add the finishing touch to the perfect car. Apart from this one, he has a collection of other personalized number plates including V60 XER, A180 XER, and R6 KKO. Khan first started boxing at the tender age of eight. But it wasn’t until he won a silver medal in the 2004 Olympics in Athens did he become a household name.
7. COM 1C
Jimmy Tarbuck reminds all of us why we love him with this appropriate number plate. He’s owned this plate since the sixties and it continues to be one of the most recognizable personal plates in the UK. His first television show, “It’s Tarbuck 65!” made him a UK sensation in the mid-60s. He has also been the host on various TV shows including Tarby’s Frame Game, Winner Takes All and Full Swing.
