Jepson Classic Plates

10/07/2013

Following a very successful trade show at the April 2013 Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show, we are now gearing up for our next shows (Goodwood Revival and Classic Motor Show 2013). Any ideas of how we can help you make the most of the shows?

04/12/2012

Spotlight on... 1947:

Shining our spotlight, giving interesting facts on the motor industry, Jepsons, current affairs and number plates.

The worst snowfall of the 20th Century hits the UK in January and February.

The classic Christmas film Miracle on 34th Street is first shown in cinemas.

Airplane designer Howard Hughes flies the only flight of H-1 Hercules, the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever flown.

Saab produces its first car.

The average car cost in the US is $1300.

Ace digit and embossed aluminium number plates prevailed as popular number plate choices.

Jepson resumes normal business following wartime efforts assembling steel helmets.

04/12/2012

Our Christmas closing times this year are Fri 21st Dec 4.45pm to Weds 2nd Jan 8.30am. Thank you for following and (early) Merry Christmas!

06/09/2012

One week today we'll be on the road to Goodwood Revival (market stand 117). Bright new van - check, clothing - check, excitement - check! A little refresher of our travels from 2011...

18/05/2012

18/05/2012

Tea break at Jepsons! Jo's mug comes complete with 1947 Morris Commercial LC 3 and a number plate stand background in our Marketing office.

18/05/2012

We've been posting to our Facebook timeline to show what we've been doing for the last 118 years. Check out our vintage Certificate of Incorporation and the signs we have made in the past.

16/05/2012

Where did our logo come from? Complete with our pre-1976 address!

16/05/2012

Did anyone see Constance the Vintage Austin 12/4 on BBC Look North last Thursday? She's been in the same village since 1934. Does anyone else know a vehicle that's called the same place its home for its whole life?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-18019150

A classic car has passed its first ever MoT after being recovered from a derelict garage in South Yorkshire and restored.

24/02/2012

Spotlight on: 1968

What were you doing in 1968? Here are our highlights from 1968...

In the US: NASA launches Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission. They aim to send a televised broadcast from Space.

UK current affairs: Led Zeppelin make their first live performance, at Surrey University.

In the motor industry: Velocette release their final Viper and Vogue motorcycles.

At Jepson & Co Ltd: Eric Jepson, the third Jepson to chair the business, celebrates the anniversary of his heading up the company.

Number plate style: Optional reflective number plates became popular following introduction in 1967. All number plates had 3 1/8” digits.

24/02/2012

A winner! John Simpson has won a pair of embossed aluminium standard oblongs for a lovely 20 word entry explaining what is his favourite classic car and why.

22/02/2012

E-petition to restore a rolling 30 year-old exemption to VED, for classic vehicles. Please read and sign if you agree. http://goo.gl/4T4Yh

For too long now the tax exemption of classic cars has been frozen, to only apply to those manufactured before 1973. History did not simply stop in 1972.