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To my knowledge there is no true "factory" placement for the license plate. Here in the States it was really left up to the dealer, which is why you see such a variety - on the trunklid, on the bumper, below the bumper (same thing with external mirrors and radio antenna).
Based on numerous period photos I've seen over the years the trend seems to be below the bumper for state-side early Series Alpines, and on the trunklid for British / European Alpines.
I'm sure others will have just as convincing an argument for another way to mount them, but the best answer for you is "wherever you like".
if sunbeam intended for the plate to be on the trunk,why did they not design a permanent trunk mount?
Not that this was original but the plate bracket that somebody was selling a few years ago which was captured by the trunk lid handle was a really nice solution. It didn't require any drilling of holes in the sheet metal.
I liked it so much I made one for my car.
I was always surprised Rootes never had a thought out solution regarding the rear plate mount. THe early cars had that nice number plate solution mounted to the front.... it just seemed odd not to have a thought out solution for the rear.
Steve
Any photos I have of series 1 ( original british cars ) the plate is mounted on the boot. This is just a lovely place to put a blight on such a pretty car. I say, get it off the trunk and under the bumper where it's not an obstruction to admirer's views.
Is there anyone out there who does'nt work for the ministry of transportation that thinks the plate on the boot ( trunk ) looks good?
I, like Steve, have the plate that is help on by the boot handle. It works perfectly and does not require any extra holes be drilled. I bought it online about 4 years ago but I don't remember where from and they don't seem to be available anymore. I can take pictures if someone would like to duplicate?