License plates... Really?

[tk826]

Just... wow.

A pair of white and green license plates that were used in the production of 'The Blues Brothers' (1980). The film stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as two musicians who are trying to raise enough money to save their old home. The plates have moderate wear from being used on set. They are white and green and read, "Illinois. VET-21. Land of Lincoln," on the front, and are dated 1977.

$50.00
www.liveauctionworld.com/Blues-Brothers-Illinois-Plates_i15426966

Own two vintage license plates that were used in the production of 'The Blues Brothers', the 1980 comedy starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as the two musicians. The brown and red plates show some wear from being on set, including discoloration and rust. They read: "Land of Lincoln. 138450B. Jun Illinois 77."

$100.00
www.liveauctionworld.com/Blues-Brothers-Illinois-Plates_i15426965

[Steam McQueen]

Both sets of plates are showing SOLD. Winning bids are undisclosed but starting price was $50 for each auction. There's a link to ask the auctioneer a question, so I asked if there's any proof they were used in the movie and which scene. I'm anticipating a completely ambiguous response.

[countrybunker]

I emailed them to.. Asking what vehicle they were used on during the filming. Here is the response I got.

Hello:



This prop is part of the set decoration so we cannot pinpoint an exact scene. It will come with a letter of provenance upon your request.





Thank you,

Customer Service

Premiere Props

PremiereProps.com

[phone]

[tk826]

That's funny.

My guess is that they figured out someone was on to them and
shut it down.

[tk826]

Used in the production of 'The Blues Brothers'...

www.ebay.com/itm/The-Blues-Brothers-Michigan-Plates-Movie-Props-gar2401-/200944784787

Michigan ?
1970 ?
Sold for 53 dollars ?

[Lord Vadus]

That makes a LITTLE more sense... I could see putting those plates on a 1970 muscle car; a Detroit special, especially if you live in Michigan.

I'd bet that the sale of those plates had nothing to do with the alleged Blues Brothers connection.

[Ghostbluesman (Ghostsoldier)]

There's a sucker born every minute.

I need to buy a bunch of these:



Then dirty 'em up, lie about the provenance, and sell the shit outta them for 100 bucks a set....

Rob