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March 9, 2026

Bulk License Plates for Art, Décor, and Creative Projects
Looking for a creative way to decorate your space? Great American Plates offers bulk vintage license plates perfect for art projects, wall décor, and creative design installations. These authentic American license plates are ideal for restaurants, bars, garages, man caves, retail displays, automotive shops, breweries, and themed interiors looking to add a touch of classic […] read more
February 19, 2026

The Barkley Marathons: $1.60, a License Plate & One of the Toughest Races on Earth
Each spring in Frozen Head State Park, the legendary Barkley Marathons challenges runners with over 100 miles of brutal terrain and near-impossible odds of finishing. In its first year, the entry fee was just $1.60 — and a license plate from the runner’s home state. We like to think some of them are from Great […] read more
January 29, 2026

Say I Love You With An Antique License Plate
This Valentine’s Day, skip the ordinary and give a gift that tells a story. At Great American Plates, we believe the best gifts are the ones with meaning — pieces that spark memories, celebrate history, and feel truly personal. Whether your Valentine loves classic cars, road trips, Americana, or unique décor, an authentic vintage license […] read more
October 9, 2025

Great American Plates Returns to Hershey!
The Gap and the Plate Princess are back on the road — and this time, we headed to one of the biggest and best events in the collector car world: the annual Hershey Classic Car Show and Flea Market in Hershey, Pennsylvania. There’s something magical about Hershey in early autumn. The air was crisp, the […] read more
October 6, 2025

The “Catshot” Confusion: When a Custom License Plate Story Took Off
A few days ago a group of my former Palmetto High School classmates met at Shorty’s BBQ in Kendall (Miami), FL to relive ‘old times’…it was a great session!…and like many local restaurants, Shorty’s has used antique license plates to adorn its walls to welcome customers ‘from all over!”…so,  that led me to share my […] read more
August 4, 2025

Inspiring the Next Generation of License Plate Collectors with Miss Heidi Kovach
At Great American Plates, one of our most rewarding and engaging initiatives is introducing the joy of license plate collecting to young enthusiasts—affectionately known as our “tin kids.” We’re fortunate to have an incredible partner in this mission: Miss Heidi Kovach, a passionate second-grade teacher who brings creativity and enthusiasm to her classroom. Miss Kovach […] read more
May 13, 2025

Perfect 1966 Montana Plates for a Perfect 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
Chris Klaschik of Fort Benton, Montana was thrilled to discover a registerable pair of 1966 Montana plates on our site—the perfect finishing touch for his beautifully preserved 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau. A timeless car deserves a timeless plate, and this pairing proves the ride never ends. Roll on, Chris! read more
April 28, 2025

1965 Florida County Run of License Plates
My wife was about to celebrate her XX birthday last week, and as always I fretted over what to gift the woman who has everything, including me!…and lo and behold, the license plate fairy had Paul Wallace, ALPCA 9486, step in and ask if I’d be interested in a complete Florida County run of plates […] read more
December 3, 2024

Great American Plates Visits Local 2nd Grade Class
While we’ve never been invited to speak at Dartmouth’s or Princeton’s Commencement, the Plate Princess and I were invited to address Heidi Kovach’s Second Grade Class!…the kids were all polite, attentive, and if not enthralled, seriously interested in our business and how it came to be!…they asked great questions, like: “How many plates do you […] read more
November 22, 2024

Byte Update – A Barn Built From 1930 SC License Plates
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November 20, 2024

Casablanca to Marrakech – License Plate Hunt
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November 11, 2024

Great American Plates Travels to Morocco!
While license plates of the United States has been our primary focus from the beginning, over the years we have come to do ‘business’ in over 30 foreign countries!…we’ve found plates in several sub-Saharan countries in Africa, but this month we traveled to Morocco along the Atlantic and Mediterranean…not unlike Florida’s former system of numbering […] read more