Edinburgh’s first ever car number plate is set to fetch up to £250,000 at auction.

The registration plate “S1″ was originally bought in 1903, the year registration numbers were introduced.

It was bought by Sir John H A MacDonald, the Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland between 1888 and 1919.

The licence will be sold by Bonhams auction house at the Goodwood Revival Sale on 19 September.

Toby Wilson, head of Bonhams automobilia department, said: “The number plate (licence) has come directly from the family, and has been with them since it was first bought.

“I would imagine it would appeal to a patriotic Scot who wants to drive around with S1 which could stand for Scotland 1.

“Obviously, it could also appeal to someone called Simon or whose initials are SI.
“However, so far the interest we have received is from neither a Scot or a person called Simon.

“First and foremost, it will be someone who understands motoring history.”

Posted: 09|6|08 at 8:43 am. Filed under: UK News.