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Author:  Rich76 [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:43 pm ]
Post subject:  New number plates
Hi all,

Need to replace my tired number plates for the '87 944.
I want the original look and I have found somewhere that will produce some pre 2001 font plates. I even have the option to put on dealership details around the outside. Only problem is the plates on now are completely plain, so I don't know what the original dealership plates would have looked like.
The car was originally purchased at Swindon Porsche. I would really appreciate if someone with original plates could let me know what the porsche dealership details looked like back in the day. I know some don't like showing plates so i'm only interested in the zoomed in small detail of the dealership etc.
I'm not a crazy perfectionist - honest!! :oops:

Rich
Author:  djone101 [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
I got mine from Dealer Plates here

They say they have a database of dealer details - worth a try. I sent them an image from the rear window sticker on the car and they reproduced it perfectly, they even fooled the concours judge at a PCGB event.....

Dave
'89 2.7 944 Lux
Author:  Rich76 [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
Cheers Dave, Yes that's who I'm in contact with too, good to find someone that's used them and sounds like they do good work.
Good point about window stickers, I will have a look, I'll check the manual as well.
After getting rid of the rust and having part respray I'm suddenly getting picky over the smallest details!
Author:  DavidL [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:35 pm ]
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I used Dealer Plates too and the results were fine. Even managed a slight modification to the origianl look without any problems.
Arrived promptly and were a reasonable price.
Author:  Carrera RSR [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
Would have been Dick Lovett Porsche back then and assume it would have been a Swindon showroom versus their earlier Marlborough showroom. http://www.dicklovett.co.uk/Dick-Lovett ... story.html but the did move in the mid Eighties

There are still Porsche from this era in Peter Lovetts collection so speak to them directly as they may be able to loan/supply the right plates for you to copy.

It will probably look like this logo

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Dick Lovett Porsche, Marlborough 1984

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Author:  Carrera RSR [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:58 pm ]
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Just found the pic of the Swindon site opened in 1986

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Author:  frenchy [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
My friendly parts lads in my local OPC did me some period plates, so they are original ! they stll have the required stickers to put on the plates, but do not ask as they will not do them, i got a friendly ticking off for putting someone on to it :roll:
Author:  Rich76 [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
Interesting info on Dick Lovett there Steve, Just checked the car history and it was definitely Porsche Centre Swindon I will give them a call. Thanks for the pics.

Frenchy, thats exactly what I want, lets hope I have some luck with Swindon!
Author:  Carrera RSR [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
No problem. I also used dealerplates.co.uk as well for my plates last year. Real happy with them

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Author:  jefft [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
Rich76 wrote:
Interesting info on Dick Lovett there Steve, Just checked the car history and it was definitely Porsche Centre Swindon I will give them a call. Thanks for the pics.

Frenchy, thats exactly what I want, lets hope I have some luck with Swindon!


Just curious - how did you get on?

My car came from Dick Lovett in Marlborough and I have a "Dick Lovett" front plate but need a rear one to replace my plain rear one.
Author:  Rich76 [ Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
I called Swindon, they told me the old plate would have had the Dick Lovett logo, all their plates now just say "Porsche Centre" and they cant do any special plates. They wouldn't be able to do the larger pre 2001 font anyway.

The only way we can get pre 2001 font is from dealerplates.com (I guess you would want your front and back to match). Been told that dealerplates.com just need a photo of the old plate and can exactly match the font and dealer details around the border. If you could post or PM me a photo of the border details around your numberplate would be very grateful!! :D
Author:  jefft [ Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
Mine just says " Dick Lovett Specialist Cars" and the phone number.

Will get a photo sorted over the next few days and send over for you to have a look at.
Author:  Carrera RSR [ Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
jefft wrote:
Mine just says " Dick Lovett Specialist Cars" and the phone number.

Will get a photo sorted over the next few days and send over for you to have a look at.


Dick Lovett Porsche (Swindon and Bristol) and Dick Lovett Specialist Cars (Cheltenham and I think Swindon) were two different businesses and showrooms. Logo would be the same though
Author:  jefft [ Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
Tried a PM, but couldn't get the picture to attach.

So, here goes.

Hope this helps.
Author:  Rich76 [ Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New number plates
Thanks Jeff,

That's a great help. I believe Swindon may have had a logo on and maybe 'Dick Lovett Porsche' instead of 'Specailist cars', I have the old tel. no. from my documents '0793 615000'.

Have you ordered your plate yet?
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