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Hi Steve
I have all 3 versions of this 69/70 issued plate in my collection. The first was an Proto-type aluminum Very thin plate with a Black cardboard protective backing that was used at the 1970 National Sales Convention on all the cars in the show.Also used on the Pace cars,in your picture.This has USA-1 is a Highly Reflective gold Plated embosssing,and not painted on.Underneath it says,"See Americas' First".The Bolt holes are round.This plate is VERY Scarce to find in any condition.When you see this Plate in Mint condition,it's reflective aspect really jumps out at you.It was not available to the General public. The second issue was More common,and a Painted on USA-1 in Flat Gold,pressed onto a Much heavier and thicker metal production Plate.It also says,"See Americas' First".The bolt holes are round.This was available to the Publc through the Dealership and in their merchandising catalog. The third issue was a Later Reproduction stamped into a thin aluminum plate,with USA-1 Painted with a dull Gold paint. These bolt holes are Elongated and not round at all. It says,"See America's First". There is a fourth design reproduction that is almost identical to the third,but instead of,"See Americas first",it has "See America first".under it.It is not plural,as it originaly was issued. I will see if I have any Duplicates. Rick |
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