Quantcast
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 259

The Queen's old Bentley is being auctioned for £180,000 — and the sat nav still has Windsor Castle programmed as home

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
queen car

It's no secret that the Queen likes her cars — her collection is reportedly worth £10 million.

From sleek Jaguars to Range Rovers, she's been seen riding around in an array of high-end vehicles.

Now, the highest bidder can have a chance to ride like Her Majesty in her old 2012 Bentley Muslanne Saloon, being auctioned for £180,000.Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Queen bentley

The car, which has only clocked under 6,000 miles, was used by The Queen from 2012 to 2014, mainly for State occasions in London, according to Bonhams.

Bentley Motors Limited hold one of four Royal Warrants for the supply of vehicles to the Royal Family, and the company was originally commissioned in 2001 to design and build two State Limousines to be ready for The Queen's Golden Jubilee tour in 2002, then again in 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee.

It was then that they came up with this special version of the Muslanne, and delivered it to the Royal Mews.

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Queen Bentley

Furnished in Barnato Green — similar to British Racing Green — the car's interior boasts "burr walnut veneered picnic tables, door panels, and rear quarter vanity lights." It also features inlaid Royal crests.

Fit only for a Royal, it also has discreet security features such as flashing blue lights at the front and rear.

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
queen bentley

Sadly, the security devices and interior fittings were removed when the car was sold by Bentley Motors Ltd.

The one feature that remained? The navigation system still had "Home" programmed as Windsor Castle, directing the driver straight there.

The sale by Bonhams, which will take place on September 9 at Goodwood, and will also feature a 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith that was once the personal vehicle of Princess Margaret, being auctioned for £90,000.

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
princess margaret rolls royce

The Cardinal Red car was originally finished with Royal Crest mountains, a blue police light, a matte rosewood dashboard, and cream fabric seats.

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
princess margaret rolls royce

It was said to have been loaned by Princess Margaret to Princess Diana, Ronald Reagan, and The Queen.

Also up for grabs is the Ceremonial 1968 Land Rover that the Queen used during her Silver Jubilee year.

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
queen land rover

Inspired by the US Army's wartime Jeep, the utility vehicle was used by Her Majesty and Prince Philip during their tour of Northern Island.

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Here’s how to tell if the solar eclipse ruined your vision


Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 259

Trending Articles