Wanted

WANTED

Have a plate I'm looking for?

I'm always looking to expand my collection! Check out my specific list below to see if you have something that fits the bill. That being said, I'll buy small or large lots if there's something in there that piques my interest. I've driven pretty well everywhere across this great province to find plates but if that's not possible, I'll offer to pay shipping on my end. Establishing value is tough over e-mail due to several factors (condition, lot size, etc.), so please be prepared to send pictures.

AMATEUR RADIO

Amateur Radio plates (or HAM for short) were introduced on regular series plates in 1976. They start with VE3 or VA3 which are Ontario's regional codes. Looking for the two examples below - a 1978 "Keep it Beautiful" type and 1983 reflective type.

BUS

These were mainly used for municipal buses or long trips such as Greyhound. Need the following pictured below: 1978-Sep, 1978-Dec and present reflective.

BUS (PRP)

From 1982 forward, buses that traveled inter-provincially were issued special plates under the PRP plan (Proportional Reciprocity Plan). They start with "B" and either have "PRP" stamped on the plate or applied with a decal.

COMMERCIAL

Commercial plates were introduced in 1916. I need the following to complete my Commercial run: 1916, 1917, 1929, 1944 windshield sticker, 1947, 1952 windshield sticker, 1953 and 1957.

CONSULAR

Consular Corps plates contain the letters "CC" in the number. I need the following to complete my Consular run: 1961 to 1966, 1968 to 1970, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980 and 1984.

DEALER

From 1903 to 1912, dealer plates featured initials of the dealer's choosing. Then from 1913 forward to 1929 they began with the letter "M" for manufacturer/merchant. They switched to "M" in the last position from 1930 to 1972 (except 1963). Looking for the following years: 1903 to 1910, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1922, 1924, 1925, 1927 to 1936, 1938 to 1943, 1945, 1948 to 1951 and 1953 to 1958.

DEALER - OTHER

Truck Dealer: This is a very rare type made between 1921 and 1935. They had "MT" in the number and said "TRUCK DEALER" down the side. Have one? Let me know and good money will be paid!
ATV Dealer: Starting in 1984 these small red/white, motorcycle sized ATV dealer plates were made (ex: #MA100 pictured);
MC Dealer: Any motorcycle plate that has the letter "M" in it 1972 and prior, and "DL" for the years 1976, 78, 80 and undated 82.
Manufacturer: 2016 to present (ex: #356MPA pictured)

DIPLOMATIC

The letters “CD” are derived from the French term “Corps Diplomatique”. I'm looking for anything pre-1959 and down to 2 tough plates to complete my modern red plate run: 1986 and the current permanent reflective plate, introduced in 1994.

DOCTOR

Doctor plates were introduced in 1930. I need the following to complete my Doctor run: 1930, 1934, 1938, 1941, 1943 to 1947, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1955, 1971, 1978 "Keep It Beautiful", 1982 "Yours To Discover" and current undated "MAA, MAB or MAC" plate.

DUAL PURPOSE

Dual Purpose plates were issued to vehicles that could be used as both passenger and commercial uses. Station wagons were the most common vehicle to fall under this type. They were introduced in 1927 and stopped in 1973. They always contained an "X" in the number. Looking for: 1927, 1932, 1937, 1938, 1943, 1944 windshield sticker, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952 windshield sticker, 1954 and 1957.

EVENT

- 1932 Imperial Conference (#41 pictured)
- 1958 Royal Tour (ex: 19-coat of arms-58)
- 1962/63 Canada Central Exhibition (ex: CCE 62 pictured)
- 1981 Royal Visit (ex: RV-01 pictured on car)
- 1982 Royal Visit (ex: RV-02 series or RV-82 pictured)
- 1983 Royal Visit (ex: RV-03 pictured)
- 1983 ALCAN red lettered plate (ex: ALCAN 2 pictured)
- 1985 Canadian Pacific Flight 285 Souvenir (ex: CP285 pictured)
- 1989 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (ex: CVSA pictured)
- 1992 Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police motorcycle plate (ex: OACP pictured)
- 1993 MasterCard and Visa acceptance (ex: CC pictured)
- 1994 Federal Bureau of Investigations conference (FBINAA pictured)
- 1995 Toronto International Auto Show (AUTO95 pictured)
- 2010 G8/G20 Toronto Summit (ex: 50-05 pictured)

FORCES

Ontario Domestic Canadian Forces: Any plate that ends with an "F" either dated such as the 1941, '42, '43 or '47 pictured, or undated such as #2235F and #24998F pictured below. Undated motorcycle plate beginning with F (ex: #F631 pictured).
Canadian Forces Abroad: Second row pictured - 1950s Forces in Germany plastic blue plate (ex: #AA65C pictured), and 1980s slanted leaves (ex: #78162 pictured).

FOREIGN NATIONAL

Foreign Embassy Staff plates contain the letter "F" from 1961 to 1972 . Then in 1973/74 they switched to "ALN" followed by "XTR" from 1975 onward. Looking for the following years: 1961 to 1971, 1973/74, 1985, 1986 and current reflective. Let me know what you have!

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

- From 1949 to 1954 they read X1 such as the ones pictured
- From 1955 to 1958 they had a large black or white painted crown
- From 1960 to 1994 they featured a large crown decal at centre such as the ones pictured

MOTORCYCLE

Looking for 4 last motorcycle plates to complete my run: a 1907 undated issue made of rubber with a steel rim, 1911, 1912, and 1913 All examples are pictured below.

PASSENGER

I'm looking for two 1973 base plates with the initials "LEV" for my son and "DMC" for my own classic car. If you have a plate or pair with these letters, please let me know.

PESTICIDES

Looking for 1966, 1967 and 1970 (ex: #51 pictured). The 68 and 71 below are from my collection and given as example. I've actually never seen a 66 or 67 but apparently they're out there. 1966 should be turquoise while 1967 should be red.

PERMITS (PUMP / ADVERT.)

Pump permits were affixed to gas pumps in the early days. I need the following: 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1932, 1933 and 1939. The ones from the 1920's will read "Gasoline Pump Tax", then they switched to "Pump Permit" in the 30s. Advertising permits were affixed to billboards which lines province owned highways from about 1931 to 1942. I'm still searching for most excluding 1930 and 1931. What do you have? Let me know!

POLITICAL POSITIONS

- 1973 Members of Tax Review Board (starts with TRB)
- 1973 to 1986 County Court Judge (starts with CCJ)
- 1986 to present District Court of Ontario (ends with DCO)
- 1973 to present Federal Court Judge (starts with FCJ)
- 1973 to present Members of Federal Senate (starts with SEN)
- 1973 to present Members of House of Commons (starts with MHC)
- 1973 to present Members of Ontario Legislature (starts or end with MPP)
- 1973 to present Ontario Cabinet (starts with ONT)

PROTOTYPE

The Ontario Government often produced test plates with new designs and graphics. Many designs never saw production. Have an interesting plate that doesn't look quite right? Drop me an e-mail and let me know what you have. There's so many of them that have been produced over the years and below is just an example of what's out there.

PUBLIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

Still looking for the following plates to complete my "PCV" run: 1928, 1929, 1930, 1946, 1971-Jun, 1971-Sep and 1973-Jun.

PUBLIC VEHICLE

These small plates were attached to buses and vehicles which were for public use. Need the following to finish my Public Vehicle run: 1924 to 1941, 1943, 1945 to 1950, 1952 to 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1966 and 1967.

SCHOOL BUS

Only down to the current reflective pictured below to complete my run. School bus plates start with "S". Also looking for a plate with the sticker pictured where the bus could be used in the summer, albeit on a restricted use.

SCHOOL VEHICLE

Small supplemental plates attached to school buses. Need the following: 1938 to 1946, 1948, 1954, 1956 and 1960.

TRAILER

I'm down to just three plates to complete my trailer run. 1921, 1923 and 1926.

MISC

In order of appearance (left to right), weight decal for trucking industry, an unissued 1975 Moped plate, 1982 Toronto "ACA" souvenir (unknown organization at present), and present day white on red External Organization plate (XOR).

Some of the above images are used by permission, courtesy Joe Sallmen's Book, 'Ontario License Plates - A Century of History', 2003.