[JBo]

while you are correct about the plate spoiling the looks, the original 427 street cars had one mounted on the lower push bar. When you got up to 10 mph or so , it folded flat against the inner nose. I used to get stopped for that in the 70's in NYS. But, the best part is when the car slowed and stopped; as the plate was mildly spring loaded; it returned to its upright position. I suspect that my driving style at that time may have caused the stop though, but when the officer would walk up and ask about the front plate, i would say "it's there ' as I got out to walk to the front of the car and point it out.
I bought one from Motorsports for my AK, just have not had time to have tacked yet.