People really love their cars, and it’s not just about driving. The love for cars often extends beyond their sleek designs and powerful engines to the very details, like the distinctive allure of personalized number plates.
In April 2023, the world witnessed a surprising event when the most expensive number plate was sold for an astounding Rs 122 crore in Dubai. Yes, you read that right. While the sale and purchase of license plates for incredibly high amounts is common in the Middle East. In India, while not as widespread, it still happens.
Top 5 Owners With The Most Expensive Car Number Plates in India
1. Ashik Patel – Rs 34 lakh:
Ashik Patel, a big James Bond fan, spent a whopping Rs 34 lakh just to get the unique ‘007’ number for his Toyota Fortuner SUV, which initially cost Rs 30 lakh. Surprisingly, the registration expense of the car exceeded the actual cost of the SUV.
“I got 007 number for my maiden vehicle and it has brought a windfall for me. For me it is not about money, it is about belief that this number is lucky for me,” Ashik Patel said.
2. K. S. Balagopal – Rs 31 lakh:
K. S. Balagopal, a Kerala businessman, owns a Porsche 718 Boxster with the expensive registration number KL 01 CK 0001, which he acquired for Rs 31 lakh. Surprisingly, this registration cost is one third of the car’s total value, which is around Rs 90 lakh.
3. Rahul Taneja – Rs 16 lakh:
Rahul Taneja from Jaipur, a model turned businessman, owns luxury cars with expensive number plates. Back in 2018, he spent a hefty Rs 16 lakh to get a special license plate for his new car, with the unique number “RJ 45 CG 0001,” as per India.com.
4. Mukesh Ambani – Rs 12 lakh:
The Ambani family has several Rolls Royce cars. Mukesh Ambani added a Rolls Royce Cullinan to his collection in 2022, spending Rs 13.14 crore, with a unique number “0001” for Rs 12 lakh. The car’s custom features, including a special paint job, drove up the cost from the base price of Rs 6.75 crore.
5. Shah Rukh Khan – Rs 70,000:
Shah Rukh Khan purchased a Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge SUV for Rs 10 crore, adding to his luxury car collection. The unique feature that caught attention was its number plate ‘0555,’ for which he paid Rs 70,000. This distinctive plate is a common choice for most of his high-end cars.
