Block listing application

Inchcape PLC
24 March 2006


24 March 2006

                          Inchcape plc ('the Company')


Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock
Exchange Plc for a total of 70,000 Ordinary Shares of 150p each ('Shares') to be
admitted to the Official List.

It is expected that the application will be heard on 29 March 2006 and admission
will be effective on 30 March 2006.

These shares are being reserved under block listings and will be issued pursuant
to the following plan/scheme:

Plan/Scheme                                       Shares

The Inchcape 1999 Share Option Plan               70,000


When issued these Shares will rank pari passu with the existing Ordinary Shares.


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