Is There a Number 1 Number Plate?

Yes. The number plate 'A1' was the very first UK registration number ever issued, registered in 1903 to Earl Russell, who reportedly rushed to the registration office to claim it. It remains one of the most famous and valuable number plates in British motoring history.

Beyond A1, there are thousands of other 'number 1' style plates across different registration formats. These include dateless plates like '1 A', '1 AB', 'AB 1', prefix plates like 'A1 ABC', and current format plates ending in numbers that appear to spell '1', such as 'AB51 ONE'.

Number 1 style plates are highly sought after and command premium prices. The shorter and simpler the format, the more valuable the plate. Single digit dateless registrations like '1 A' or 'A 1' are among the most expensive private plates available, often selling for hundreds of thousands of pounds.

If you're interested in a number 1 style registration, National Numbers has thousands of options across all formats and price ranges. Search our database or call us on 01642 363738 to find your perfect number 1 plate.