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July 1, 2026

See You at the ALPCA Convention in Fort Wayne, Indiana
After missing the annual 2025 ALPCA Convention in Tulsa last year we’re making up for lost time and looking forward to this year’s convention in Fort Wayne, IN July 15-18! We hope to see many of our ALPCA friends this year. We’ve reserved 15 tables and plan to bring one of our largest selections ever, showcasing thousands of plates […] read more
June 18, 2026

Don’t Miss Your Chance: Secure Your License Plates Before ALPCA!
As we get closer to ALPCA Convention Ft. Wayne, Indiana, July 18-16, 2026, now is the time to make sure your collection is complete and your license plates are secured before they’re gone. Many of the most sought-after plates will be snapped up quickly at the show, and once they’re sold, they may be difficult—or […] read more
May 11, 2026

Celebrating a Nearly Complete 1972 Birth Year License Plate Run
Congratulations to collector Tim Baker from Ontario, Canada, for (almost!) completing his impressive 1972 birth year license plate run! While there are still a few plates left to track down, Tim has made incredible progress building a collection that represents all U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions from his birth year. Throughout the process, Tim has taken […] 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
January 21, 2026

Now Arriving: Taxi Plates Have Landed at Great American Plates!
Taxi license plate collectors, start your engines- our newest arrivals have just pulled up!” Great American Plates has just loaded a trunk full of taxi cab license plates to our website, and they’re already turning heads! From classic city cab plates to rare municipal designs, from US and foreign hacks, this expanded lineup brings a whole new […] 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
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
November 20, 2024

Casablanca to Marrakech – License Plate Hunt
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October 1, 2024

1965 Florida Counties License Plate Collection
Maybe I’m just at the age where little things mean a lot, but just as I was getting ready to renew my ALPCA membership, I got an email from Eric Tanner advising me a 1965 Florida Lafayette County license plate had just been listed for auction on eBay…the county prefix for Lafayette was then 62-, […] read more
August 21, 2024

Two Fuzzy Dice and a 1955 MA Plate
Even though your classic car may not yet be pristine, you still can honor it by embellishing it with a set of authentic license plates…such was the goal of Peter D. of North Eastham, MA when he contacted Great American Plates to help him find a set of original 1955 MA plates….he advised they didn’t […] read more
July 6, 2023

2023 Automobile License Plate Collectors’ International Convention (ALPCA)
After an 1,850 mile drive across our beautiful country just before the Fourth of July Weekend, the Plate Princess and I arrived in Denver, Colorado for the 2023 Automobile License Plate Collectors’ International Convention…another 450 or so collectors joined us for an enjoyable four day meet…lots of plates to buy, sell, or trade, and plenty of […] read more
August 3, 2021

1956 VA License Plate for a 1956 MG
WOW!…meet Winburn’s 1956 MG…her Uncle Bob passed it on to her and she anxiously wanted a pair of 1956 VA plates to commemorate the gift…it took us a while to find a great set, but now her only problem is trying to figure out how to mount the front plate!…any suggestions would be welcomed! read more