76 Missouri

Missouri

1976 expiring plates issued in 1975 with the month of expiration embossed in the upper left of the plates. Earlier issues, up to May, were yellow on a lighter blue, but were difficult to read so the blue was darkened.

Sample version of plate expiring in January 1976.

This Bicentennial themed plate replaced the 76 plate shown above. They were issued in 1976 for expiration in 1977. The January expiration looks like one of the special low numbered registrations.

Sample version of Bicentennial plate expiring in January of 1977.

Missouri issued these red on reflective white plates to low numbered registrations. They show expiration in January 1976 and saw their primary use during 1975. Using the regular base low numbers were issued in 1976, expiring on January of 1977

1976 and 1977 Missouri replacement plates, as noted by the R separator in the middle.

1976 Missouri truck plates for beyond local trucks from 6,000 lbs. up to 12,000 lbs. The plate on the left was issued in 1975 for expiration in November of 1976. The plate on the right was issued in 1976 for expiration in September of 1977. The one below expired in October of 1976.

Missouri beyond local truck plate for 12,000 lbs and above used during 1976.

1976 Missouri local truck plate for truck weight 6,000 to 12,000 lbs.

1976 Missouri local truck plates in the 18,000, 24,000 and 30,000 lbs weight class.

1976 Missouri truck in the 18,000 lbs. weight class.

1976 Missouri trailer plate.

1976 Missouri apportioned trailer plate.

Missouri recreational vehicle tab issued in 1975 found on 1976 plate, as shown below.

Missouri plate issued in June of 76 expiring in June 77 for recreational vehicle is shown on left. Unique tab shown below.

1976 Missouri private school bus plate and regular school bus plate.

1976 Missouri car dealer plate. Missouri dealer plates came with local city dealer stickers or metal tabs attached.

St. Charles, Missouri dealer sticker added to Missouri dealer plates.

1976 and 1977 expiring Belton, Missouri metal tabs that were added to 1976 Missouri dealer plates.

Sample version of a Joplin, Missouri metal plate which would have been added to a Missouri dealer plate. It is actual size in relation to the other plates on this web page.

1976 Independence, Missouri dealer plate.

1976 Claycomo, Missouri dealer plate

1976 Missouri dealer replacement plate as noted by the small R between the D and 7

Missouri amateur radio operator plates issued in October of 1975 and expiring in October of 1976. Like the passenger plates, the earlier issues were somewhat hard to read and the letters were later "brightened." Notice also that the Oct and 76 were switched in position, and the backs are different.

Below is the plate issued in October of 1976 and set to expire in October of 1977.

Missouri Historic Motor Vehicle license plate in the style used during 1976

Missouri motorcycle plates used during 1976. The one on the left was issued in 1975 and set to expire in April of 1976. The one on the right was issued in 1976 and set to expire in April of 1977.