Have to say that I wouldn't have a "Type" VW other than a Karmann Ghia convertible. I just don't like the way they look, sound or drive.
Do the rules in Germany mean the number plate has to be changed to a more modern style to run on the road?
Do the rules in Germany mean the number plate has to be charged to a more modern style to run on the road?
The rules here in the UK are similar - I want a pressed aluminium plate (polished Aluminium on a black background) for one of my bikes purely because it will fit the look of the bike better than the black on yellow it should run.
Hi, as I wrote above, you cannot use the old plates when driving on public roads. In Germany, seals are stuck to the plates by the vehicle authorities.
They won't do this with old plates. And of course, any policeman will recognize the invalid plates, will stop (and fine) you ... ---
There seem to be different opinions on that: https://www.click4reg.co.uk/blog/illegal-number-plates-across-uk/ or http://www.nopenaltypoints.co.uk/number-plate-offences-punishments.htmlUnless a policeman has other reason(s) to stop you, having technically illegal number plates is unlikely to result in a fine here.
Unless a policeman has other reason(s) to stop you, having technically illegal number plates is unlikely to result in a fine here. You might get stopped for them but just be given a notice to correct which means you take the vehicle to an MOT station (similar to a TuV tester) and get a piece of paper to confirm the fact or take it to a police station (if you can find one open these days...).
I suspect that this old car is exempt from the rules though...
There is a fine of £1,000 on offer for each specific offence.
I would pay this on the spot
According to the 1st link I shared 107 people were that unlucky in Devon & Cornwall in 2015. Given that D&C has an undisclosed number of fixed ANPR cameras that number may have increased in subsequent years.you'd be unlucky to get a ticket to fix the plates let alone a fine.
Engine bay edges look plastic (GRP) to me.
Interesting that the early 356 doesn't have an "H" plate but this one does.
Bad Homburg is my home city's German twin. Quite a few collectors around here too!