LeatherPlates

09/13/2024

Hello everyone!

Quick update on some major changes at LeatherPlates.com - Tom Lahey is taking over the business this fall! The website has been updated, and the order forms are available there.

Thank you!!

Pre-State Leather License Plates for Antique Automobiles

03/21/2024

One week left!

Willys-Overland was formed when the erstwhile auto dealer John North Willys rescued Overland from insolvency while buying 500 of its cars to sell. Under Willys management, Overland announced plans...

07/05/2022

Sometimes initials look perfect, especially when the "official" current issue plate is particularly descriptive. “What a great gift. The old Locomobile never looked better.” 1909 Locomobile Model 30, Type L Landaulet. — Bobby Babcock

05/30/2022

Jess's note says it all......it was a pleasure to make his plate and to see it displayed on his Stanley Steamer.

"Hi Steve
The leather plates you made for me look great! Here are a few pictures of the plates on my 1910 Stanley Steamer.
Thanks
Jess Matthews"

05/01/2022

Last weekend is now back in synch.....the "Bakersfield Swap Meet" is back, but in the form of a larger Tulare Brass Era Swap Meet. Held on the grounds, and managed by the organization of and for the International Agri Center www.internationalagricenter.com
Our guests included Russell and Chris Holden from the Veteran Garage on FB in Mudgee, NSW AU. Tracy Lesher (HCCA Editor) stopped by while we were setting up our display for www.leatherplates.com
Looking forward to next year's swap meet in April.
See everyone then. Steve

04/05/2022

While I hadn't been to Chickasha Swap Meet since 2019 (pandemic closure and last year's personal medical requirements) I was determined to get to Oklahoma. Two of us from Washington State and our two friends from Australia joined forces and had a great time. For me personally (LeatherPlates.com) it was a very successful trip. Here's a photo of my output after getting home from the swap meet. Not shown are three additional plates including two for NY using the white leather with black numbers and monograms. Thanks for our great customers, your business is appreciated.

03/15/2022

1913 Pierce-Arrow 38-C Runabout at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, 2010. “The license plates you made for the car are a work of art. We want to thank you for the quick turnaround and the craftsmanship that you put into them. We’re already planning our next set. They really look great on the car.” — John Bertolotti

02/27/2022

“Here are some photos of my 1902 White Model B steamer. It’s the 340th car to be built by the White Sewing Machine Co. Thanks!” — Tom Goyne

12/27/2021

“Love the plate. The car is a 1911 Ford Model T Touring restored in the 1970’s. We take it out on 4 or 5 tours each year. In 2012 we took it to Indiana for their 4 Day Covered Bridge Tour. It is currently on display/loan in the Angels Camp, CA Museum.” — Bob Petithomme

09/26/2021

Hershey Alert! Every year, since 2011 we've had a FREE Cookies and Sodas Camaraderie Time from 10-11am on Thursday morning. at our Vendor Space RWG-29 in the RED FIELD. Take a break, visit with your friends, make new friends and re-charge your body. We're located 4 aisles directly south of the HCCA HQ Tent, near Lamppost #21. See you there! Steve Hammatt

09/19/2021

Alan and Mary Travis in their earliest car, a 1898 Jeanperrin Voitturette Vis A Vis. There's only one cylinder, but it's a large one at better than 81 cubic inches. Water cooled and a 3 speed transmission. A weight of 600 lbs and an easy 30 mph. Congratulations to the Travis's for recreating this great example of very early automotive history. BTW, nice looking license plate!

09/18/2021

Russell Holden (as starter) with Andrea Holden (driver) and unknown guest passenger. 2019 Int'l HCCA Tour based at Bathurst Raceway in NSW, Australia. Beautiful ladies, outstanding early Thomas and a devoted father on the hand crank. Nice looking license plate! Can anyone i.d. the passenger?