What car did Princess Diana drive – and how much it will cost as it goes to auction

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Princess Diana was known for her love of cars and whilst other members of the Royal Family preferred to have a chauffeur, the people's princess enjoyed driving her own vehicle from time to time.Prince William has even previously shared that his mother Diana loved to sing while driving him and his brother Prince Harry.Speaking on Time to Walk for Apple Fitness+, he shared that one of the songs he remembered most was Tina Turner's The Best.Her unique car, which was driven by the Princess in the 1980s, is due to be auctioned on Saturday, August 27, at Silverstone racing circuit in Northamptonshire.But what car did the Princess drive and how much will it cost at auction?Here's everything you need to know.Princess Diana drove a one-of-a-kind black Ford Escort RS Turbo Series One.The vehicle belonged to the Princess between 1985 and 1988, and is one of 130 lots that will go on sale on Saturday.The car is thought to be the only example of the model made in black, according to Silverstone Auctions.

The auctioneers told Reuters that the Royal Family's police guard asked for the vehicle to be painted black instead of the usual white "for discretion".

They added: "All the other members of the royal family would be driving around London in the back... of an official car... and she's driving in a car...

that you would see on a housing estate not outside the palace."During her lifetime, Diana had three Ford Escorts and the make was said to be one of the Princess' favourite - taking just two years for the Escort to be crowned the best-selling car in Britain.Other auctions expected to take place on the day include a Rolls-Royce convertible which was once owned by Bee Gee Maurice Gibb, who sadly passed away in 2003.The late Bee Gee.