In Malaysia, car owners know the appeal of owning a distinctive number plate. Periodically, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) releases special edition plates, offering Malaysians the chance to acquire unique registrations for their vehicles.
Yet, acquiring a single-digit plate can be jaw-droppingly expensive, driven by factors like exclusivity, status, cultural significance, and limited availability.
YDPA Sultan Ibrahim Wins ‘FFF 1’ Special Edition Bid
Our Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar, has once again set a new bidding record this year by winning the ‘FFF 1’ license plate with a staggering bid of RM1.75 million.
The bidding for the ‘FFF’ series commenced online on May 11 and lasted five days, coinciding with the JPJ’s 78th anniversary, concluding on May 15 at 10 pm.
In a now-deleted Facebook post, Sultan Ibrahim expressed his hope that the proceeds from this bid, directed to the Federal Government, will benefit the citizens of Malaysia.
His bid for the ‘FFF 1’ plate now holds the national record for the highest bid on a vehicle license plate, surpassing his previous record of RM1.5 million for the ‘Gold 1’ plate won in February 20, exceeding it by RM250,000.
Read: YDPA Sultan Ibrahim Scores 'GOLD1' Number Plate In Astounding RM1.5 Million Bid!
Given the record-breaking nature of this plate number bid, here is the list of the most expensive plates:
- FFF1 : RM1.75 million
- GOLD1 : RM1.5 million
- FF1 : RM1.2 million
- Malaysia1 : RM1,111,111
- V1 : RM990,000
- FF8 : RM950,000
- FF9 : RM911,999
- V9 : RM899,800
- V8 : RM880,000
- V7 : RM877,800
- F1 : RM836,660
His Highness also owns several other prestigious plate numbers that have fetched some of the highest bids in Malaysia, including V1 (RM990,000), F1 (RM836,660), W1N (RM748,000), and WWW1 (RM520,000).
Sultan Ibrahim Known For His Unique Collection Of Cars
In addition to his extensive array of distinctive number plates, His Majesty is renowned for his unparalleled car collection, boasting over 300 luxury vehicles. While Malaysia is home to many wealthy individuals, none can rival His Highness's remarkable assortment of cars. Among his prized possessions are a Bugatti Veyron, Genesis G90 Limousine, Cadillac Escalade, McLaren Speedtail, McLaren Elva, and even the iconic Flintstone car from childhood cartoons, alongside numerous others.
Now, if you're seeking someone with impeccable taste in cars, look no further than His Highness himself. This leaves us wondering: with each new special plate release, what are the odds of His Highness breaking another record?
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media & various cross-references for context.
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