Queen Elizabeth II's Former Range Rover to be Auctioned for £60,000 - Royal History Boosts Value

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【Summary】A Range Rover previously owned by Queen Elizabeth II is set to be sold at auction for £60,000, ten times its value without the royal connection. The 2004 car, which includes rare features and was regularly serviced at dealerships in Mayfair and Aberdeen, failed to reach its starting bid price in a previous auction due to uncertainty about its previous owner. However, auctioneers have now released a video proving the car's royal ownership, doubling its price.

FutureCar Staff Oct 25, 2023 9:21 AM PT

Queen Elizabeth II's Former Range Rover to be Auctioned for £60,000 - Royal History Boosts Value

A Range Rover once owned by Queen Elizabeth II is set to be sold at auction. The 2004 car, which has a listing price of £60,000, is expected to fetch almost twice the price it was sold for just three months ago at another auction. The previous sale failed to reach its starting bid price due to uncertainty over the famous previous owner.

Auctioneers have now released a video that proves the car's royal connection. In the video, Queen Elizabeth can be seen behind the wheel of the car with the license plate BN04 EPU. This visual proof confirms that the Epsom Green car was her run-around vehicle while staying at Balmoral in Scotland and Windsor Castle.

The auction house, Iconic Auctions, has offered potential buyers a copy of the video as evidence of the car's royal seal of approval. Without the royal connection, a similar car would cost only £5,000-£6,000.

In addition to its royal connection, the Range Rover has several rare features. These include rear switches that control the electric windows on either side of the car, a small hole on the bonnet where a Labrador mascot was fitted, and interior handles that make it easier to enter the vehicle.

The car, which is 19 years old and has covered 109,000 miles, is still in very good condition. However, due to its age, it is unlikely to be ULEZ compliant. The vehicle had been regularly serviced at dealerships in Mayfair and Aberdeen, indicating that it was driven regularly from Windsor to the Balmoral estate.

The auctioneers expect a fierce bidding war when the car goes up for auction at the NEC centre in Birmingham on November 11th. With its royal connection and unique features, the 2004 Range Rover is sure to attract attention from collectors and enthusiasts.