Block Listing Application

Inchcape PLC
22 February 2006




22 February 2006


                          Inchcape plc ('the Company')

Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock
Exchange Plc for a total of 80,000 Ordinary Shares of 150p each ('Shares') to be
admitted to the Official List.

It is expected that the application will be heard on 27 February 2006 and
admission will be effective on 28 February 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                          80,000




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




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