Number plates have been significant part providing identification to the vehicle as well as the driver registered as the owner. But these plates are more than just that. Many enthusiasts find a way to use plate numbers as something to create added level of looks. And that is the reason why plate number manufacturers have made it a point to design the auto bling as nicely as they can. But did you know that in celebrity, high-profile world, these plate numbers were used to express vehicle owners’ individuality. Check the following list of celebrities who made their vehicles more famous for wearing uniquely numbered plate numbers to see what I am talking about:

MB1 – Max Bygraves

Max Bygraves owned his beloved MB 1 number plate along with the Rolls Royce it was on for over 30 years. He was approached by many prospective purchasers but he always declined to sell MB 1. Eventually, regtransfers.co.uk acquired the registration in 1999. In 2002 it changed hands again and was sold to someone in London. Bygraves is perhaps best known for the famous radio programme ‘Educating Archie’ and for TV’s ‘Singalongamax’ and ‘Family Fortunes’.

MAG 1C – Paul Daniels

Paul Daniels doesn’t claim to have a great interest in private number plates, but many years ago, while working as a civil servant, he worked out the number plate combination MAG 1C. When Paul started to enjoy some success as a magician, he was offered the plate on a Mini. He turned it down believing it couldn’t possibly be genuine. It wasn’t until 1985 that a friend told Paul that MAG 1C was for sale, on a Ferrari. He discovered the plate had indeed been issued – to a Scottish Councillor, who’d had it on a Mini! So, he bought the plate with the Ferrari.

COM 1C – Jimmy Tarbuck

Jimmy Tarbuck was born in Liverpool on February 6 1940, the son of a bookmaker. He’s the envy of every comedian in the UK with his number plate COM 1C.

H41 RDO – Nicky Clarke

He is hairstylist to the stars, and for the film, TV, fashion and music industries. To reflect this Nicky tracked down the perfect registration – H41 RDO. The ultimate hair stylist now has the ultimate number plate!

MRD 1Y – Tommy Walsh

Tommy Walsh is probably the UK’s best loved DIY TV presenter, so what better number plate for him than MRD 1Y. The registration is still on the Tommy’s famous Ground Force lorry, even though the programme has ended.

EH 1 – Engelbert Humperdinck

Engelbert Humperdinck has been the proud owner of EH 1 for many years now and the registration is displayed on his classic Rolls Royce Corniche. In 2005, his wife Patricia and friend David Spradbury bought the registration 25 AGD for Engelbert’s birthday, to represent his real name – Arnold George Dorsey.

S8 RRY – Robbie Williams

8 RRY was sold to Robbie Williams to put on his new Ferrari. ‘Sorry’ was a message to his fans for spending so much money on a car. In the end Robbie decided to buy a moped instead.

1 JM, JM 1 and JM 2- John Madejski

John Madejski is listed number 168 in the latest Sunday Times Rich List. As well as property and hotel developments, his other business interests include publishing ventures around the world and the Goodhead group, which publishes every telephone directory in Britain. Recently, his beloved Reading Football Club has been promoted to the Premiership for the first time in the club’s history. He is worth £325m and has the number plates to match his status.

AMS 1 – Sir Alan Sugar

The son of a Hackney tailor, Sir Alan Sugar is estimated to be worth £760m. Sir Alan is now probably best known for fronting the reality show “The Apprentice” which is currently being shown on BBC 2. His personal number plate, AMS 1, can be seen on his Rolls-Royce in the programme’s opening sequence.

CHU 8B – Chris Tarrant

Chris Tarrant, TV quiz-master and keen angler, was over the moon when he tracked down his perfect registration, CHU 8B. The registration represents Chris’s favourite freshwater fish. Although he repeatedly turned down the opportunity to acquire a personal CT registration from a friend at a very attractive price some years ago, during his TISWAS days, Chris was hooked (excuse the pun) by the idea of a number to reflect his favourite pastime.