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Old 03-31-2017, 09:43 PM
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It appears the locating an original 1950's Harry Mann license plate frame is a challenge. If someone has one I would appreciate it if I could get a picture. I have only seen one from a distance and the detail was not very good.
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You might consider other options, I found these frames (front and rear) along with original cardboard inserts. Period and dealer correct.






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Those frames are extremely nice!!! Did you find them at a swap meet?
Old 04-24-2017, 11:57 PM
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No, I actually found them on a car and made an offer. The cardboard inserts were a bonus.
Just keep looking......
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Harry Mann license plate frame is a challenge, but I am sure it's out there. If someone has a picture that would be great.
Old 05-26-2017, 11:53 PM
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I am sure it will show up sooner or later....
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Here's a NOS pair. How bad do you want them?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harry-Mann-L...tS2vJL&vxp=mtr
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Thanks for the lead. The frames I am looking for are much older, pre 1956.
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My search has finally come to an end....I found the Harry Mann license plate frame.

Thanks everyone!!!

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Originally Posted by 68 DANA
My search has finally come to an end....I found the Harry Mann license plate frame.

Thanks everyone!!!
Glad you got it !! Persistence and patience pays off.

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Originally Posted by 68 DANA
My search has finally come to an end....I found the Harry Mann license plate frame.

Thanks everyone!!!
Can you post a photo of the uber-rare frame ?

I & many others have been following your search for months & are happy that your long patient search was fruitful.
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Here is a picture of the 1950's Harry Mann license plate frame manufactured by Robert W. Brown & Co Inc. Downey, Calif.
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Congratulations! I saw that listed on eBay. Has it been repainted?
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Yes...at one time. I am going to remove the paint and have it professionally airbrushed to bring it back to its original color red and off white highlights. Overall its condition is excellent considering its age...only if we looked as good considering our age.....


Finding one was definitely a challenge. I have been looking for awhile and have not come across many....



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