Overview

• The DVLA will auction 2,000 personalized vehicle registration plates starting May 14 at 10 am, offering collectors a chance to secure rare designs.
• Veteran collector Neal Bircher, with over 570 plates in his portfolio, emphasizes the value of dateless plates, single-letter formats, and short plates with popular initials.
• Plates like '910 AM,' starting at £2,200, are expected to attract significant interest due to the popularity of 'AM' as initials.
• Bircher cautions against investing in Northern Irish-style plates featuring 'I' or 'Z,' which historically underperform in value appreciation.
• Prospective buyers are advised to conduct thorough research, as similar-looking plates can vary greatly in market value depending on demand and historical significance.