Rally 2026

After a week of scorching temperatures, it was pleasant to hold our 2026 event on the slightly cooler last Sunday in June. Over 40 members and guests joined us at the spacious premises of A.W.Lymn Limited in Nottingham who hosted a wonderful day of exceptional cars and registrations. The family run company, now in its fifth generation, provides a funeral service along with executive chauffeur-driven limousine hire and was established in the early 1900s.

The large company fleet comprises mainly Rolls-Royce and Bentley limousines plus some Ford Mustang electric extended saloons. Most of the cars carry cherished number plates which the business has been investing in for several years, currently owning over 200, many of which are for sale. The plates are generally number ones plus some 11s and some 111s.

Our hosts generously provided a two-course lunch for members and guests which was laid out perfectly in the showroom which normally houses the heritage fleet. We collected donations from participants in lieu of this which has been passed on to the A W Lymn Centenary Foundation, a charity which helps those in need in the Nottingham area.

During the day drives in small groups around Nottingham were provided in several of the chauffeur-driven limousines, most being Rolls Royce Phantom VIIIs, although the convertible Bentley Azure proved popular. Everyone commented positively about the comfort, smoothness and performance of these exceptional vehicles.

Whilst the day did not feature the usual competitive element, an executive from the company chose two registrations from those members present for awards. ‘Registration of the day’ was presented to Richard Conway for 3 OO and ‘Registration runner-up’ was presented to Mark Knight for M 116, both worthy recipients.

Richard Conway (left) receives 'Registration of the day' award Mark Knight (left) receives 'Registration runner-up' award

Nigel Lymn-Rose receives a copy of 'CarNumber Classics'

There was a further fundraiser during the day ... a long-standing member from Cheshire kindly donated all his collection of registration number books to be sold in aid of the North West Air Ambulance. Thanks to members’ generosity a substantial sum was donated to the charity.

One of the books, a copy of 'Car Number Classics' by Nick Young was purchased by the club and presented to company Chairman Nigel Lymn-Rose, MBE, as a thank you for hosting this most exceptional day.

Finally thanks are due to the whole team from A W Lymn, the ladies who set up the dining area and tidied up afterwards, the chauffeurs on duty during the day, and especially to Ben Percival, Projects & Events Manager, whose organisational skills and attention to detail were fantastic.

Thanks everyone for coming, we're glad you all enjoyed the day - the RNC team, Karl, Rod, Steve and John

2027 marks the 50th anniversary of the Registration Numbers Club

Details of our event to celebrate this will be posted here and in RNC News once finalised