Car lovers and collectors have a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of royal history, as the Range Rover that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II goes up for sale. Additionally, this vehicle was driven at high-profile events, including the state visit of US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle in 2016. The vehicle, a 2016 Range Rover SDV8 Autobiography LWB, is a stretched version with an extended wheelbase, providing additional luxury and spaciousness.
The Range Rover has been put on sale by Surrey-based Bramley Motor Cars at a price of £224,850; that is, 263,476.16 euros. Jack Morgan-Jones, the company’s sales director, described the car as “very special” and highlighted the rarity that the vehicle’s registration number has remained the same since its actual service, providing future owners with a unique confirmation of your history.
The vehicle was used by Queen Elizabeth II and Philip of Edinburgh on various occasions, one of the highlights being the Obamas’ state visit in 2016. The prince of the United Kingdom himself drove the Range Rover to escort the president and the first lady through the grounds of Windsor Castle.
This car was customized at the request of Elizabeth II; so it has unique features, such as, for example, the emergency lights on the front grill. It has special stirrups to facilitate access and additional handles for greater safety. The interior in cream color and dark wood details.
It has a 4.4-liter biturbo diesel V8 engine with 339 HP, offering exceptional performance. The car goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and can reach 250 km/h. This vehicle has 29,000 kilometers traveled, 4,161 of which were traveled when it was still the property of royalty.
This is not the first attempt to sell the vehicle, which was already available on the market in 2019. Morgan-Jones commented that these types of cars tend to attract buyers who are looking for more than just an exotic vehicle, “cars that have a real history , a great story, and ultimately something you know other people can’t buy.”
Vehicles with royal history have proven to be highly valued in the market, as evidenced by the record sale of a Range Rover used by Elizabeth II at auction last year for £132,750; 155,443.36 euros. The exclusivity and connection to royalty add unique value to these vehicles, making them coveted collector’s items for classic car fans and royalty enthusiasts.