I have just aquired a Beetle (1961) which has a 1963 plate (the newer style XXX 000 A). I believe the newer style plate was introduced in Feb 1963 to Dec 1963 so the car should in fact have the traditional 3 letter 3 number (3x3) plate. I have checked the chassis number and it matches up with a correct 1961 number range.
How could this car have gotten a plate which is two years newer? The car apparently had the plate before it was restored a couple of years ago.
Is there any rational explination for this? Or is there something untoward going on?
Thanks