Queen Elizabeth II's former car auctioned off
A former car belonging to Queen Elizabeth II has been sold at an auction in England for twice the estimated price. The hammer fell at 118,000 pounds (134,600 euros), Charles Smalley from the auction house Iconic Auctioneers told Deutsche Presse-Agentur on request. He spoke of an "incredible result".
The experts had originally estimated the 2004 Range Rover at 50,000 to 60,000 pounds. Fees will be added to the sale price.
The monarch, who died in September 2022, had driven the car herself, the auction house had previously emphasized. For example, she had sat behind the wheel at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2005. The Queen was known to enjoy driving herself on her estates.
Including dog fences for the transportation of corgis
According to the auction house, the car had caught the eye of a collector. He had noticed several modifications that were typical of the cars used by the Queen. These include special concealed lighting like in civilian police cars and grab handles to make it easier to get in and out of the car, as well as a dog gate for transporting her beloved corgis. The fact that the car was painted in the Queen's favorite color, Epsom Green, also spoke to its former ownership.
After a long search, the collector, who only bought the vehicle at auction for 33,000 pounds in the summer, found proof in a video that the Queen once drove the car with the registration number BN04 EPU herself. In recent years, the vehicle with 109,675 miles (176,500 kilometers) on the clock has already changed hands several times.
- The collector, who previously purchased the car at an auction for 33,000 pounds, was thrilled to discover that Queen Elizabeth II herself had driven the colorful Epsom Green Range Rover, as evidenced by a video.
- At the auction, the colorful and unique 2004 Range Rover, which was once used by Queen Elizabeth II for transporting her corgis with the help of a dog gate, was sold for a remarkably high price.
- The car auction featured a significant item from royal history: a 2004 Range Rover, which had been owned by Queen Elizabeth II and was popular among the public due to its colorful exterior, characteristic modifications, and association with the monarchy.
Source: www.dpa.com
