Fasten your seatbelt and get ready to score a piece of Adelaide 500 history
Friday, 8 November 2024
The State Government has today unveiled the limited-edition plates, designed to capture the prestige of Australia’s favourite street race as the Supercars return to the streets of Adelaide for the finale of what has been a heart-stopping season.
An emblem of the race’s legacy, the plates are uniquely numbered with white figures 1ADL to 25ADL on black backgrounds next to a decorative Adelaide 500 badge.
With demand likely to zoom, the plates are the ultimate memento for die-hard fans and collectors alike and are each expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars.
When South Australia hosted the Formula One Grand Prix for the first time in 1985 the State Government released a numeral series of now-famous Black Grand Prix plates that ran from GP 1 to GP 199 to celebrate.
The GP 1 plate sold for a then-record of $593,000 when it was auctioned in 2020.
All plates will be auctioned with ‘Class Specific Rights’ which entitles the owners to long-term rights to their plate. This means the plate can be transferred to vehicles registered in the same name and sold to a third party, extending the buyer market to include investment opportunities.
Anyone can purchase a plate however the plates can only be affixed to a vehicle that is registered in South Australia.
Revenue raised from the auction will be returned to the Department for Infrastructure and Transport to fund services for South Australians.
The public online auction is live now and will close at 7pm on Monday, 18 November.
The online auction will be run by third-party auctioneer Slattery Auctions and Valuations. Visit https://www.slatteryauctions.com.au/auction-catalogue/AN-1-5-1-04324 to bid.
Quotes attributable to Tom Koutsantonis:
We know the Adelaide 500 holds a special place in the hearts of South Australian racing fans and motoring enthusiasts.
These aren’t just number plates - they’re an emblem of the race’s legacy.
With their sleek, premium design, they are a must-have for any collector or fan eager to park a piece of history in their garage.
There are only 25 of these beauties made, making each of them a rare and unique collector’s item.
Quotes attributable to Mark Warren, CEO South Australian Motor Sport Board:
The celebrations for the 25th year of the VAILO Adelaide 500 are shaping up to be massive, and the commemorative number plates are an exclusive opportunity for our fans to own a piece of the event’s legacy.
Our event is recognised globally for its motorsport offering and off-track entertainment and I am sure that the commemorative number plates will be much sought after by many South Australians.
With 25 years of creating memories across South Australia and the wider community, the number plates acknowledge the event history as well as its exciting future ensuring that they will be a lucrative item to be owned.
