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Interior/Exterior Where can I get a 'euro' sytle front lic. plate?

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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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I wanted to get a european style front license plate. Anyone know who is selling these?

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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Vito,
Try autogeek.net They have create your own.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Vito,
This is were I got mine and I love it. It is of great quality and they send you everything you need to mount it. If you order it, call your local mini dealer and order the euro plate holder--- They run about $60.00 and look great.

Rob


http://www.fancyplates.com/
 
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 07:09 AM
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Bigvito,

Welcome to NAM!

There are several threads around here that cover this topic pretty well (just plug in euro plate in a search here on NAM). I bought mine from a guy called Frampton's which is located over in England. He has all sorts of styles and you get to pick your lettering. Top notched service and he will gladly ship to the USA.

Frampton's License Plates

Another good link is Manhattan Enterprise. They sell Euro plates also. If you have a MC Manhattan enterprises also sells a "multi-holed" bracket that fits the holes left from the front license plate holder perfectly, with no additional holes to be drilled! It's listed here.

Enjoy!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 07:33 AM
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THE BEST EURO PLATE WEBSITE:

www.europeanplates.com

I have 2 Euro plates for sale if you're interested.
Here's what they say:
1. MINI
2. COOPER

I also have a chrome euro plate bracket for whoever wants it.

Selling each item for $15.00

But yeah, check out that website, they should have every combination of euro plate on there.

 
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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>>THE BEST EURO PLATE WEBSITE:
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>>www.europeanplates.com
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>>I have 2 Euro plates for sale if you're interested.
>>Here's what they say:
>>1. MINI
>>2. COOPER
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>>I also have a chrome euro plate bracket for whoever wants it.
>>
>>Selling each item for $15.00
>>
>>But yeah, check out that website, they should have every combination of euro plate on there.
>>


Thanks guy!

I ended up buying one from europlates.com. How do I mount it to the front? They did not have a mounting system.

I tried the link for "manhattan enterprise', and no go.


 
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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jivanivan - you have a pm and email. :smile:
 
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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Try this vendor http://www.mattman-enterprises.com

 
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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I bought a mounting bracket. You could get them from Mattmann too. They are very nice there as well. I bought my first set of euro plates from them, even though they mixed my order up with a GTI euro plate, they resent my correct order.

The mounting bracket I have on my MINI is from Mattman, but they plate I currently have is from EUROPEAN PLATES. They both pretty much offer the same plates except EP had the specific plate I wanted.

On the mounting bracket there are many holes for you to screw into the factory holes. You'd have to take out the US plate holder which is real easy. You'll find 2 holes underneath the holder and just unscrew and pull out that piece and you'll see the area made for the euro plates.

reggie1 - I got your email and I've sent you the pictures. Let me know if you were able to open them.


 
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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try

http://www.licenseplates.tv

they're quick, high quality, aluminum plates (most of others are plastic) and they'll cut you a deal for the mounting plate, a much higher quality bracket than another vendor mentioned here sells. I've gotten a few plates from them and am very happy with them.

also, if you want European ones, you can get pretty specific in what country, year style etc. there. highly recommended.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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I didn't have to pay for mine! I live in Germany and drive with mine everyday!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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I just got my plates from: mailto:info@specialplates.com?Subject=Special%20Pl ates%20Enquiry%20%20&body=Please%20write%20you r%20enquiry%20here:.
I highly recomend them because they produce their plates out of acrylic, have a scotchbrand reflective backing (yellow-rear or white-front) and a large array of styles for numbers, letters and countries. I opted for classic GB plates and they look great! I'll be mounting the rear plate behind my state plate.

You'll deal directly with the owner, Joe, who's a pleasure to do business with. He'll QUICKLY respond to any questions you might have. Tell him Harper sent you.

Cheers, Harper.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Sorry, here's the link:Page Title
 
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