speedmaster64

I'm looking forward to getting my newly re-issued "throwback" California plates in a couple of months. I think the black plates on my black C-5 will be really cool. My 10 year-old son wants me to have the calipers painted yellow too, but that seems a bit much for me.

Anyone else ordering the black license plates?

Lee DeRaud

Didn't realize they'd done that...might have to consider it.

speedmaster64

Yeah, I wasn't aware either. It turns out that last summer the state issued a pre-order opportunity for the black with yellow (1960s), yellow with black (1950s), and blue with yellow (1970s). Only versions that received at least 7,500 orders would actually go to print. The black plate was the only one that made the cut. Apparently around 5X as many people wanted the black ones compared to the other two colors.

It only cost $50 for the plates, and the number/letter sequence will be totally unique...one letter and two digits, then a space, followed by two digits and one letter. I'm excited to get them.

Pounder

the little guy is right !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Henrythe2nd

I didn't know they were doing those plates Thanks for the update Im going to do down and order mine Monday Ive had my custom plates on all of my cars. EZ EVIL is coming back

MotoJB

More info on this? I don't see this on the DMV site as an option...

Thanks.

speedmaster64

Google black license plates in California and you'll find it. It was strangely hidden on the DMV website, but I found it.

Architect

If a specific personalized plate is not available for the typical license plate style, does that mean it won't be available for the black plates?

speedmaster64

Correct.

Mistrezz 06

I just my new personalize plates last week, the black plates look cool but doesn't go with my cars color. They definitely go fine with your car and your son might be into something with the yellow calipers speedmaster.

torchredmadness

Those plates will look good on a blacked out car. I'll leave the caliper color up to you and your son.

laurent_zo6

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/det...cyplates/index

The bureaucrats in California don't make it easy. You have to send a check to Sacramento. Can't do it through your auto club or use credit card??? At least they give you a choice to pick up the plates from DMV office or Auto Club office.
The application is somewhat confusing if you want to keep the same license plate wording. There is a box to convert from existing plate but then no option to enter your current license plate. All I see is an option for a sequential plate or to enter a new license plate choice.

speedmaster64

True. Not the simplest process. If you enter your current personalized plate on the form, the DMV will send a reprint . That is what I was told when I called the DMV. However, I ended up not getting mine personalized so I can only confirm that my check cleared a few weeks later.