Queen Elizabeth’s personal Daimler Majestic is up for auction — and you don’t need to be a royal to afford it
nypost.comup for auction through Bonhams. The queen’s wheels will be on the block until Monday.“A very rare opportunity to own a vehicle that Her Majesty personally optioned [specified] and drove,” the auction house gushed.“When Royal cars enter the market, they are treated with the highest of reverence.
This incomparable Daimler will surely be an outstanding addition to any collection,” the auction house added, estimating the hammer will fall between $45,000 and $75,000.The Queen was the only person in Britain who could drive without a license or number plate on her state car.
She was never required to take an actual driving test, according to the Daily Express.There are currently 50 bids, with the highest at $59,000.The Daimler is painted British Racing Green and sports a cream leather interior.
The four-door sedan is equipped with a 4-liter V-8 engine paired to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Majestic has logged a mere 16,200 miles, most likely the Queen going about her daily routine, which included church.The Queen possessed the sportscar until 2007, when it was returned to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.
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