I think people are interested in this not because of a concern that the plates match the car, but because of what it means (hopefully) about the condition of the vehicle. If you find a black plate car, it means this car has had only one (or very few) owners since new, and has probably been kept in fairly good condition. At least, this is the assumption (I think) that makes "black plate cars" so desirable. Mark M mike sutton wrote: > Is the color of your plates that important, I mean..as long as they go well > with the tablecloth and the silver , who cares! Beats the heck out of > Chinet as far as I can tell. > > Mikey > 62 Crown Coupe >