Centrepiece

Peter Tibbs’ fascination with number plates began in 1978. “Back then,” he recalls, “the go-to source was the Exchange and Mart, and my sharper eyesight made scanning its tiny print a breeze.

Spotting PCT 81

“One day, while working in a village near Peterborough, I spotted a tractor on a trailer with the licence plate PCT 81.

“This was the very plate I’d always dreamt of, as it bore my initials [for Peter Colin Tibbs]. I mustered the courage to enquire, and we struck a deal of £500 for the cherished plate. I proudly displayed it on various cars over the years, including a Ford Cortina and a Sierra. It became a centrepiece in my photo album.”

Sold and bought back

Many years later, Peter reluctantly sold the plate through Regtransfers to fund his first house renovation. He always regretted parting with it, and, as the years passed, he often wondered what had become of the registration.

When he retired, fairly recently, Peter checked the Regtransfers.co.uk website and couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw that PCT 81 was listed for sale. He immediately bought the number back for his new car.

“PCT 81 is now back in my life and, despite owning several other plates over the years, none has held the same sentimental value. Some things are simply meant to be, and I’m grateful to the team at Regtransfers for completing this incredible story.”

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