Nov 8, 2017 · Rockford’s license plate—853 OKG—was the work of Meta Rosenberg, James Garner’s agent and executive producer of The Rockford Files. OKG stood for Oklahoma Garner, and 853 represents August 1953, when James Garner landed his first acting job.

853 OKG Car Club. 903 likes · 1 talking about this. This page is dedicated to the vehicles used on the tv series "The Rockford Files". If you have any...

May 31, 2018 · the license plate “853 OKG” is on the Pontiac Firebird of Jim Rockford, played by Jim Garner on “The Rockford Files.”

OKG apparently stood for “Oklahoma Garner,” combining the actor’s birth state and name, along with 853, which represented August 1953, the date when Garner landed his first acting job. Apparently, the gag was initially misunderstood by the show’s art department, as the plate in the earliest episodes read OKG 835.

Jun 20, 2013 · The blue California 853 OKG License Plate is produced as seen on the gold Firebird Esprit driven by Jim Rockford (played by the late James Garner) in the television series The Rockford Files.

Oct 10, 2024 · The Rockford Files Firebird has an easter-egg in the license plate number. In the 853-OKG plate the 853 stood for the month and year of Garner’s first acting role and the OKG stood for Oklahoma Garner, referencing his home state.

Jan 1, 2011 · James Garner explained in an interview that Jim Rockford's license plate number, 853-OKG, was created by his agent at the start of the show and stands for August, 1953, when Garner got his first acting job, and OKG which stands for Oklahoma Garner, his home state.

James Garner explained in an interview that Jim Rockford's license plate number, 853-OKG, was created by his agent, Meta Rosenberg (who was a producer and sometime director of the series), at the start of the show, and stands for August, 1953, when Garner got his first acting job, and OKG which stands for Oklahoma, his home state, and his own ...

Available in Calabasas, California, and here on craigslist, the asking price is $175,000. Thanks to Mrtinwoodie for this Hollywood tip! Two of the models built during the run of the second-generation Firebirds were the Esprit and Formula. The former was more for everyday use and were powered by engines smaller than 350 cubic inches.

The blue California 853 OKG License Plate is produced as seen on the gold Firebird Esprit driven by Jim Rockford (played by the late James Garner) in the television series The Rockford Files.