On Sunday 6th July, dozens of cars and their plate-loving owners braved the torrential rain to head to the Registration Numbers Club Rally at Wythall Transport Museum. Spirits were slightly soggy on the journey, but just in time, the skies cleared, the sun broke through, and the day turned out beautifully. It was a great great setting at Wythall Transport Museum, with its fantastic collection of classic buses, vehicles, and transport heritage.
The event saw over 60 cars arrive with an extraordinary variety of registration numbers. From sleek single-letter plates to clever initials, cheeky wordplay, personalised names, and the ever-impressive number one plates. There was something to intrigue, amuse, or impress just about everyone. There’s a real sense of delight in the creativity of number plate collectors, and the day offered plenty of chances to swap stories and admire the details.
Regtransfers were proud to sponsor the trophy awards, which continue to highlight the imagination and individuality that number plates represent.
This year, a journalist and photographer from The Guardian were present, covering the unique world of personalised registrations and the people who love them. Their perspective will undoubtedly shine a new light on what makes this hobby so engaging and enduring.
As ever, it was lovely to see so many familiar faces and to meet new ones, with some attendees having been there since the very first rally in 1977.
RNC Rally 2025 – Results
Class 1 – Amusing or Unusual Number
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Winner: Matthew Edwards (photo entry)
TOY 80Y
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Runner-up: Ursula Elwell
URS 111A

Class 2 – Owners’ Initials with Any Number, Date Letter or Year Identifier
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Winner: Zena Pardoe
ZP 434

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Runner-up: Darren Bishop
20 DB

Class 3 – Owners’ Initials with No.1 or Very Low Number
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Winner: Nathan Pestridge
3 P

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Runner-up: Nicholas Young
NY 1

Class 4 – Names (Any Combination)
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Winner: Neal Bircher
NEA 1

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Runner-up: Jonathan Parsons
99 JON

Class 5 – Pairs or Collections
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Winner: David Ingleston
D 13331333 D

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Runner-up: Trevor Pardoe
T 777777 TTWP 777

Class 6 – Other No.1s or Very Low Numbers (Not Owners’ Initials)
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Winner: Richard Conway
1 HRH

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Runner-up: Sally Instone
YYY 1

Class 7 – Relevant to Trade or Vehicle
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Winner: Michael Elwell
C55 AMG

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Runner-up: Ben Percival (photo entry)
1 LYM
Class 8 – Any Other Number, Including Classic Car
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Winner: Gareth Hodge
G 170

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Runner-up: Paul Hodkinson (photo entry)
OYK 211