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Calculated Shard: 34 (from laksa133)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa034.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.motor1.com/news/661822/expensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.motor1.com/news/661822/expensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/661822\/expensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction\/","crawl_time":1775931185,"first_indexed_time":1681240159,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,motor1!www,\/news\/661822\/expensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10179235217915297834","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Most Expensive License Plate Sells For $15 Million At Charity Auction","meta_descriptions":["Someone paid $15 million at a charity auction in Dubai to own the “P 7” license plate for their vehicle."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"How much would you pay for a license plate? That’s a question one person had to answer after bidding on and winning the plate “P 7” for $15 million. It seems like a lot of money because it is – this could be the most expensive one ever sold.\nLicense plates are a hot commodity to some who want the perfect number paired with their vehicle. In 2022, someone paid $9.5 million for “\nAA 8\n.” However, it wasn’t the only one that sold for over seven figures at that auction, with “F 55,” “V 66,” and “Y 66” all finding new homes.\nThe\nGuinness World Records\nrecognizes the “1” plate from 2008 as the most expensive one ever sold at auction, which went for $14.2 million. In 2021, someone paid $24.5 million for the California license plate “\nMM\n,” which also included a non-fungible token to please the crypto supporters.\nCalifornia is also a state that also requires a front plate, but wrapped license plates were made legal in 2022, giving owners some new-found freedom. A few months after that, the state also\napproved digital license plates for all cars\n. The state began allowing some vehicles to have the digital plate as far back as 2018, with the tech providing more than just the number. The tech can connect to a car and help with location, security services, and more.\nIt’s All In The Numbers:\nThe auction for the “P 7” plate took place in Dubai on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction went to a food aid charity led by the Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Dubai is a city for the rich, and people like to show off their status, and a special number plate is one way to do just that.\nNumbers play a huge role not only in our lives but in our cultures as well. Coveted license numbers and vanity plates will also command interest as cars are a form of personal expression. People are willing to pay seven or more figures for a registration number, which makes a vehicle all the more recognizable, for better and worse.\nTell us what you think!\nWe want your opinion!\nWhat would you like to see on Motor1.com?\nTake our 3 minute survey.\n- The Motor1.com Team","attrs_markdown":"- [News](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/)\n  - [Trending](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/category\/trending\/)\n  - [Official](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/category\/official\/)\n  - [Manufacturing \/ Production](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/category\/manufacturing-production\/)\n  - [Rumors](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/category\/rumors\/)\n  - [Industry](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/category\/industry\/)\n  - [Design](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/category\/design\/)\n  - [All news](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/)\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/reviews\/)\n  - [New Car Reviews](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/reviews\/category\/car-reviews\/)\n  - [First Drives](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/reviews\/category\/first-drives\/)\n  - 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That’s a question one person had to answer after bidding on and winning the plate “P 7” for \\$15 million. It seems like a lot of money because it is – this could be the most expensive one ever sold.\n\nLicense plates are a hot commodity to some who want the perfect number paired with their vehicle. In 2022, someone paid \\$9.5 million for “[AA 8](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/581735\/a88-license-plate-dubai-auction\/).” However, it wasn’t the only one that sold for over seven figures at that auction, with “F 55,” “V 66,” and “Y 66” all finding new homes.\n\nThe [Guinness World Records](https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/most-expensive-car-registration) recognizes the “1” plate from 2008 as the most expensive one ever sold at auction, which went for \\$14.2 million. In 2021, someone paid \\$24.5 million for the California license plate “[MM](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/543091\/mm-california-license-plate-sale\/),” which also included a non-fungible token to please the crypto supporters.\n\nCalifornia is also a state that also requires a front plate, but wrapped license plates were made legal in 2022, giving owners some new-found freedom. A few months after that, the state also [approved digital license plates for all cars](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/615515\/california-digital-license-plates-approved\/). The state began allowing some vehicles to have the digital plate as far back as 2018, with the tech providing more than just the number. The tech can connect to a car and help with location, security services, and more.\n\nIt’s All In The Numbers:\n\n![license plate around the world](https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png)\n\nLicense Plate Lovers Rejoice! Website Features Every Plate From Around The World\n\n[![canadian driver bike rack license](https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png) Canadian Driver Gets Huge Fine For Bike Rack Covering License Plate](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/581127\/canadian-driver-bike-rack-license\/)\n\nThe auction for the “P 7” plate took place in Dubai on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction went to a food aid charity led by the Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Dubai is a city for the rich, and people like to show off their status, and a special number plate is one way to do just that.\n\nNumbers play a huge role not only in our lives but in our cultures as well. Coveted license numbers and vanity plates will also command interest as cars are a form of personal expression. People are willing to pay seven or more figures for a registration number, which makes a vehicle all the more recognizable, for better and worse.\n***\nTell us what you think\\!\n\nView\n\nComments\n***\nSources: [Business Insider](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/worlds-most-expensive-license-plate-dubai-auction-uae-2023-4), [Emirates Auction](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@emiratesauction)\n\nWe want your opinion\\!\n\nWhat would you like to see on Motor1.com?\n\n[Take our 3 minute survey.](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/survey\/2025\/)\n\n\\- The Motor1.com Team\n\nShare this Story\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F661822%2Fexpensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction%2F)\n- [X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F661822%2Fexpensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction%2F&text=Most+Expensive+License+Plate+Sells+For+%2415+Million+At+Charity+Auction&via=motor1com)\n- [LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/cws\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F661822%2Fexpensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction%2F)\n- [Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F661822%2Fexpensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction%2F&title=Most+Expensive+License+Plate+Sells+For+%2415+Million+At+Charity+Auction&v=2)\n- [Reddit](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F661822%2Fexpensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction%2F)\n- [WhatsApp](https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F661822%2Fexpensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction%2F)\n- [E-Mail](mailto:?body=Hey%2C%20I%20thought%20you%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20see%20this%20article%20on%20Motor1.com.%20Enjoy%21%0A%0AMost%20Expensive%20License%20Plate%20Sells%20For%20%2415%20Million%20At%20Charity%20Auction%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F661822%2Fexpensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction%2F&subject=Most%20Expensive%20License%20Plate%20Sells%20For%20%2415%20Million%20At%20Charity%20Auction)\n- [copy](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/661822\/expensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F661822%2Fexpensive-license-plate-sells-15-million-auction%2F)\n\nComment\n\n(\n\n)\n\nGot a tip for us? 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That’s a question one person had to answer after bidding on and winning the plate “P 7” for \\$15 million. It seems like a lot of money because it is – this could be the most expensive one ever sold.\n\nLicense plates are a hot commodity to some who want the perfect number paired with their vehicle. In 2022, someone paid \\$9.5 million for “[AA 8](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/581735\/a88-license-plate-dubai-auction\/).” However, it wasn’t the only one that sold for over seven figures at that auction, with “F 55,” “V 66,” and “Y 66” all finding new homes.\n\nThe [Guinness World Records](https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/most-expensive-car-registration) recognizes the “1” plate from 2008 as the most expensive one ever sold at auction, which went for \\$14.2 million. In 2021, someone paid \\$24.5 million for the California license plate “[MM](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/543091\/mm-california-license-plate-sale\/),” which also included a non-fungible token to please the crypto supporters.\n\nCalifornia is also a state that also requires a front plate, but wrapped license plates were made legal in 2022, giving owners some new-found freedom. A few months after that, the state also [approved digital license plates for all cars](https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/615515\/california-digital-license-plates-approved\/). The state began allowing some vehicles to have the digital plate as far back as 2018, with the tech providing more than just the number. The tech can connect to a car and help with location, security services, and more.\n\nIt’s All In The Numbers:\n\nThe auction for the “P 7” plate took place in Dubai on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction went to a food aid charity led by the Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. 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How much would you pay for a license plate? That’s a question one person had to answer after bidding on and winning the plate “P 7” for $15 million. It seems like a lot of money because it is – this could be the most expensive one ever sold. License plates are a hot commodity to some who want the perfect number paired with their vehicle. In 2022, someone paid $9.5 million for “ AA 8 .” However, it wasn’t the only one that sold for over seven figures at that auction, with “F 55,” “V 66,” and “Y 66” all finding new homes. The Guinness World Records recognizes the “1” plate from 2008 as the most expensive one ever sold at auction, which went for $14.2 million. In 2021, someone paid $24.5 million for the California license plate “ MM ,” which also included a non-fungible token to please the crypto supporters. California is also a state that also requires a front plate, but wrapped license plates were made legal in 2022, giving owners some new-found freedom. A few months after that, the state also approved digital license plates for all cars . The state began allowing some vehicles to have the digital plate as far back as 2018, with the tech providing more than just the number. The tech can connect to a car and help with location, security services, and more. It’s All In The Numbers: The auction for the “P 7” plate took place in Dubai on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction went to a food aid charity led by the Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Dubai is a city for the rich, and people like to show off their status, and a special number plate is one way to do just that. Numbers play a huge role not only in our lives but in our cultures as well. Coveted license numbers and vanity plates will also command interest as cars are a form of personal expression. People are willing to pay seven or more figures for a registration number, which makes a vehicle all the more recognizable, for better and worse. Tell us what you think! We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team

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That’s a question one person had to answer after bidding on and winning the plate “P 7” for \$15 million. It seems like a lot of money because it is – this could be the most expensive one ever sold. License plates are a hot commodity to some who want the perfect number paired with their vehicle. In 2022, someone paid \$9.5 million for “[AA 8](https://www.motor1.com/news/581735/a88-license-plate-dubai-auction/).” However, it wasn’t the only one that sold for over seven figures at that auction, with “F 55,” “V 66,” and “Y 66” all finding new homes. The [Guinness World Records](https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-expensive-car-registration) recognizes the “1” plate from 2008 as the most expensive one ever sold at auction, which went for \$14.2 million. In 2021, someone paid \$24.5 million for the California license plate “[MM](https://www.motor1.com/news/543091/mm-california-license-plate-sale/),” which also included a non-fungible token to please the crypto supporters. California is also a state that also requires a front plate, but wrapped license plates were made legal in 2022, giving owners some new-found freedom. A few months after that, the state also [approved digital license plates for all cars](https://www.motor1.com/news/615515/california-digital-license-plates-approved/). The state began allowing some vehicles to have the digital plate as far back as 2018, with the tech providing more than just the number. The tech can connect to a car and help with location, security services, and more. It’s All In The Numbers: ![license plate around the world](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16x9-tr.png) License Plate Lovers Rejoice! Website Features Every Plate From Around The World [![canadian driver bike rack license](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16x9-tr.png) Canadian Driver Gets Huge Fine For Bike Rack Covering License Plate](https://www.motor1.com/news/581127/canadian-driver-bike-rack-license/) The auction for the “P 7” plate took place in Dubai on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction went to a food aid charity led by the Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Dubai is a city for the rich, and people like to show off their status, and a special number plate is one way to do just that. Numbers play a huge role not only in our lives but in our cultures as well. Coveted license numbers and vanity plates will also command interest as cars are a form of personal expression. People are willing to pay seven or more figures for a registration number, which makes a vehicle all the more recognizable, for better and worse. *** Tell us what you think\! 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How much would you pay for a license plate? That’s a question one person had to answer after bidding on and winning the plate “P 7” for \$15 million. It seems like a lot of money because it is – this could be the most expensive one ever sold. License plates are a hot commodity to some who want the perfect number paired with their vehicle. In 2022, someone paid \$9.5 million for “[AA 8](https://www.motor1.com/news/581735/a88-license-plate-dubai-auction/).” However, it wasn’t the only one that sold for over seven figures at that auction, with “F 55,” “V 66,” and “Y 66” all finding new homes. The [Guinness World Records](https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-expensive-car-registration) recognizes the “1” plate from 2008 as the most expensive one ever sold at auction, which went for \$14.2 million. In 2021, someone paid \$24.5 million for the California license plate “[MM](https://www.motor1.com/news/543091/mm-california-license-plate-sale/),” which also included a non-fungible token to please the crypto supporters. California is also a state that also requires a front plate, but wrapped license plates were made legal in 2022, giving owners some new-found freedom. A few months after that, the state also [approved digital license plates for all cars](https://www.motor1.com/news/615515/california-digital-license-plates-approved/). The state began allowing some vehicles to have the digital plate as far back as 2018, with the tech providing more than just the number. The tech can connect to a car and help with location, security services, and more. It’s All In The Numbers: The auction for the “P 7” plate took place in Dubai on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction went to a food aid charity led by the Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Dubai is a city for the rich, and people like to show off their status, and a special number plate is one way to do just that. Numbers play a huge role not only in our lives but in our cultures as well. Coveted license numbers and vanity plates will also command interest as cars are a form of personal expression. People are willing to pay seven or more figures for a registration number, which makes a vehicle all the more recognizable, for better and worse. *** Tell us what you think\! *** We want your opinion\! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? [Take our 3 minute survey.](https://www.motor1.com/survey/2025/) \- The Motor1.com Team

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