Late Queen Elizabeth’s iconic Range Rover sells as supercharged motor fitted with mascot goes for 10 times typical price

A RANGE Rover owned by Queen Elizabeth II has been bought for £175,500 — 20 times its book value and a record for the model.

The 4.2-litre L322 had been tipped to fetch £70,000.

Queen Elizabeth II's Range Rover at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

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Queen Elizabeth’s personal 2006 Range Rover was sold at auctionCredit: SWNS
Queen Elizabeth II driving a Range Rover.

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Elizabeth’s Range Rover went for £175,500 — 20 times its book value and a record for the modelCredit: Getty
Interior view of Queen Elizabeth II's Range Rover.

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The uniquely specified edition was prepared for its regal duties, boasting a host of bespoke featuresCredit: SWNS

Others from 2006 are valued at £8,750.

But auctioneers in Silverstone, Northants, said: “Bidders battled it up to £156,000, selling to the Caribbean buyer.”

The final total includes a 12.5 per cent premium.

The SUV, in Tonga green, has a guard for her corgis plus side steps.

It boasts a silver dog badge on its bonnet and has covered 119,938 miles.

The Queen used it for events such as the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

She owned up to 30 Land and Range Rovers.

Auctioneer Rob Hubbard said: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s personal Range Rover combines automotive excellence with an unmatched historical significance.

“Vehicles with such distinguished provenance rarely enter the market, making this an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.”

Land Rover, now Jaguar Land Rover, has held royal warrants since 1951.

The Queen and husband Prince Philip used them for numerous engagements.

Philip even designed a bespoke version to carry his coffin in 2021.

During her ownership, the Queen likely put a few thousand miles on the 2006 Range Rover.

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Engine bay of Queen Elizabeth II's Range Rover.

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The vehicle is believed to be the only one fitted with a 4.2-litre Supercharged V8 engineCredit: SWNS
Queen Elizabeth II's Range Rover at the 2007 Royal Windsor Horse Show.

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The 4.2-litre L322 had been tipped to fetch £70,000Credit: SWNS
Rear seats of Queen Elizabeth II's Range Rover.

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The 2016 Range Rover is in incredible condition, sparingly used on Royal dutiesCredit: mediadrumimages
Queen Elizabeth II's 2006 Range Rover.

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The vehicle was exclusively used by Her Majesty between 2006 and 2008, including at events such as 2007’s Royal Windsor Horse ShowCredit: SWNS
Silver Labrador Retriever hood ornament on Queen Elizabeth II's Range Rover.

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It also retains its silver labrador mascot that only adorned Her Majesty’s personal vehicles, representing her love for dogsCredit: SWNS

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