Number-plate recognition !!........and OCD. - Page 7

Minty · 07-12-14, 07:17 PM

I'd say that to purists it doesn't.

Those slightly computer-style fonts first appeared in about 1981 and were not strictly legal from the off; enforcement was slack though, partly because many were dealer-supplied (so an argument would have followed) and perhaps also because there were no cameras of whatever sort which might struggle to read them.

They largely died out by the end of the '80's so yours are probably later replacements, though why in that font is anyone's guess.

Hanuman · 07-12-14, 07:22 PM

oddly, they are dealer plates, as near as I can tell.

Minty · 07-12-14, 07:26 PM

There's always one...

I'd say it would have been very unusual for a VAG dealer to have been issuing plates with that font as standard in 1992 or later - special request maybe?

John. · 07-12-14, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real MSH!

......where does the number plate font on the toad fit in to accepted practice?

Period modification.........so gets a

Hoyle · 07-12-14, 11:36 PM

Just for you, Ken;

Hoyle

Kenquattro · 08-12-14, 12:03 AM

Love it.

leggy · 19-04-15, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenquattro

I also have a fair few images of various VAG Dealer plates, if anybody is after a specific dealer. Too many to list.

Hey Kenquattro
I'm wanting to join the OCD clan, have you got images please of VAG Dealer plates for:
Keith Garages Ltd, Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP19 8AL
(AKA Keith Audi)

David Small · 19-04-15, 09:38 PM

I'm in too

Kenquattro · 19-04-15, 10:45 PM

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07-12-14, 07:17 PM	#61
Minty Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,528	I'd say that to purists it doesn't. Those slightly computer-style fonts first appeared in about 1981 and were not strictly legal from the off; enforcement was slack though, partly because many were dealer-supplied (so an argument would have followed) and perhaps also because there were no cameras of whatever sort which might struggle to read them. They largely died out by the end of the '80's so yours are probably later replacements, though why in that font is anyone's guess. __________________ 1984 GT5E Topaz Green 1982 GT5S Helios Blue - now in Ireland 1983 GT5E Topaz Green - donor 1986 GT 2.0 Tornado Red - long gone 2001 A6 2.4 V6 - exported to Ireland

07-12-14, 07:22 PM	#62
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	oddly, they are dealer plates, as near as I can tell. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

07-12-14, 07:26 PM	#63
Minty Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,528	There's always one... I'd say it would have been very unusual for a VAG dealer to have been issuing plates with that font as standard in 1992 or later - special request maybe? __________________ 1984 GT5E Topaz Green 1982 GT5S Helios Blue - now in Ireland 1983 GT5E Topaz Green - donor 1986 GT 2.0 Tornado Red - long gone 2001 A6 2.4 V6 - exported to Ireland

07-12-14, 11:36 PM	#65
Hoyle 80q addict Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Wales Posts: 840	Just for you, Ken; Hoyle __________________ My 80 Quattro thread

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08-12-14, 12:03 AM	#66
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