To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' London
event, 24 October 2019.
Estimate:
£50,000 - £70,000
- Formerly the car of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II
- Presented in highly original, unrestored condition
- Offered from its first private owner
- Bespoke items unique to this vehicle
This Daimler was delivered new in October 1984 to Buckingham Palace
for the personal use of none other than Her Majesty The Queen,
Elizabeth II. Completed at Jaguar's Coventry facility in the summer
of 1984, it was extensively road-tested by factory engineers over
roughly 2,000-3,000 miles to ensure it was nothing less than
perfect upon delivery.
During the ensuing three years, it was used as Her Majesty's
personal car and in local and low-profile engagements. Some 12,000
miles were accrued during that time, before it was replaced in 1990
by another vehicle. It continued to be used by family members and
the Royal Security before being returned and kept at the factory
with some 29,000 miles recorded with numerous members of the royal
family and other dignitaries as passengers.
Until purchased by the consignor in 2010, the Daimler remained in
Jaguar's corporate ownership�initially Jaguar VIP Leasing, and
later the Jaguar Heritage Museum Browns Lane�at the factory, where
all maintenance was performed.
Equipped with every available option when new, bespoke items
include a blue convoy light fitted in front of the rear-view mirror
to enable security teams to identify the car more easily at night
and to be more visible in the event of a security threat to the
Queen. A full-length rear seat cushion was installed in lieu of the
standard twin cushion�for the comfort of HRH's three pet corgis to
ride more securely and comfortably. For official use, the fog
lights flash at regular intervals.
A set of registration plates with the original royal number, along
with several photos of the Queen enjoying the car, are included
with the sale. All handbooks, tools, keys, complete historical
documentation, and an official stamped JDHT certificate are
included. Presented in highly original and unrestored condition,
this is truly a remarkable motor car in every way.To view this car
and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19.
