Plate Tales

A 1980 Holden WB, a set of numbers and letters, and a son’s lasting tribute to his dad.
This plate holds his father’s initials, birth date, and month etched in metal and memory.
It sits proudly on his ute, the same one his dad once drove.

"He’s been gone for nine years this October, so this is really special to me."

Cruising in her Mazda 2 with the plate ROSIE in elegant Prestige White on Royal Blue, this story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes life’s sweetest surprises come when you least expect them. 💙

"I was looking for an affordable car when I found one that just felt right. The seller, a kind woman named Rosemary, was so lovely—and the car was exactly what I needed. But the biggest surprise? The number plate said ‘Rosie.’

My name is Rozy. Different spelling, same sound. It felt like more than a coincidence—it was like a little gift from the universe. We laughed about our shared name, and everything just felt perfect."

A 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser carries more than just a personalised plate—“MYSTIQ” is a deeply meaningful tribute.

Originally intended to read “MYSTIC,” the plate was lovingly altered by his late wife Wendy to “MYSTIQ,” capturing both his mystic career as Australia’s Top Psychic and his intellectual achievements as a member of prestigious IQ societies.

"I sighed, then laughed, then cried. 'OMG, bless her, that’s so perfect.' Wendy knew me better than I knew myself. Every time I look at my car, at my TasPlates, I see her thinking of me, knowing me, better than I knew myself.”

This plate is a heartfelt reminder of love, legacy, and the journey that life takes us on.

Oliver is the proud owner of a stunning 1989 Mercedes 190E.

"My very first car was an old, yet stunning, Mercedes with the rego FRU280. It wasn’t much, full of its own quirks and troubles—but I absolutely adored it. It was more than just a car; it was my pride and joy.

When I moved to Tasmania, I had to part ways with it, and that was no easy goodbye. Fast forward five years, and I finally stumbled upon another retro Mercedes—like reconnecting with an old friend. My wife, knowing just how much that first car meant to me, gave me the most thoughtful gift for my new Merc in Tassie. It was the perfect tribute to a cherished memory." 

A goofball who inspired a plate, a family joke, and his very own ride. Meet Noir, a big, loveable Newfoundland with a heart of gold… and a serious vendetta against car interiors. 

"This is our big goofball new foundland called Noir. We have named our Jeeps in honour of him as he is NOT allowed in them.
He has the most beautiful nature, until you place him in a vehicle. He has shredded three interiors.  We have purchased a horse float which he HAS to travel in, not the cars.
We love our cars our plates and our big goofball."