Block Listing Application

Inchcape PLC
15 August 2007



15 August 2007


                          Inchcape plc ('the Company')


Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock
Exchange Plc for a total of 400,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each ('Shares') to be
admitted to the Official List.

It is expected that the application will be heard on 17 August 2007 and
admission will be effective on 20 August 2007

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           400,000


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


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