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Queen Elizabeth II’s Supercharged Range Rover Heads to Silverstone Festival Auction

Experts caution that its nearly 120,000 miles could incur significant maintenance costs.

Overview

  • Iconic Auctioneers has consigned the queen’s 2006 Range Rover for sale on August 23 at the Silverstone Festival.
  • The auction house forecasts bidding between £50,000 and £70,000 for the Supercharged model.
  • This is believed to be the sole L322 Range Rover with the Jaguar-derived 4.2-litre Supercharged V8 ever owned by the Royal Household.
  • The car retains Tonga Green paintwork, 20-inch alloy wheels, Sand Oxford leather upholstery, Burr Walnut trim and tailored royal fittings such as enhanced security wiring, side steps and a silver labrador bonnet mascot.
  • With nearly 120,000 miles and a documented service history, specialists warn that upkeep on a Range Rover of this vintage could be costly.