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Motor Boat License Dealer


1950 - 1959



1950

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X1 - X283

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: red on white

From Drewski
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1951

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X1 (only one plate observed)

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark blue

From Jimmy Coates
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1952

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X1 - X74

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold

From Ian Emmett
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1953

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
FORMAT 1 (Metal)

Observed serial range:
No plates known

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on green
Not offered on this format
From Jeff Lesher
FORMAT 2 (Fiberboard)

1953 Motor Boat License & Motor Boat License Dealer plates are the only instances where fiberboard was used for a Pennsylvania license plate. The reason is unknown.

Observed serial range:
X1 - X87

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on green

From Ian Emmett
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1954

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X1 - X123

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark blue

From Dave Lincoln
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1955

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X1 - X122

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on red

From Jerry McCoy


From Kelly Brewer
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1956

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X1 - X77

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark green

From John Willard
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1957

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X160 (only one plate observed)

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark blue

From John Anshant
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1958

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X1 - X10

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on red

From John Willard
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1959

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
X1 - X155

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold

From Drewski


From Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format