Late Queen Elizabeth's iconic Range Rover fitted with mascot & enhanced security goes on market for £70,000
The 2006 L322 model was exclusively used by Her Majesty between 2006 and 2008.
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And it's expected to fetch up to £70,000 when it goes on sale at the Silverstone Festival on August 23.
The monarch famously took the wheel at events including the 2007 Royal Windsor Horse Show, with the vehicle specially kitted out for royal duties.
It boasts enhanced internal wiring for security and communications, bespoke side steps, mud flaps, and even a made-to-measure dog guard – a nod to the Queen's lifelong love of dogs.
Rear grab handles, since removed but with traces still visible, were once fitted to help her Majesty in and out.
Perhaps its most charming feature is the silver labrador mascot, an emblem reserved only for the Queen's personal fleet.
Adding to its rarity, the car is believed to be the only L322 Range Rover owned by the Royal Household fitted with the Jaguar-derived 4.2-litre Supercharged V8 – delivering performance as commanding as it was dignified.
With just under 120,000 miles on the clock, the vehicle is described as being in 'exemplary condition throughout.'
Rob Hubbard, Managing Director and Principal Auctioneer of Iconic Auctioneers, said: 'Vehicles with such distinguished provenance rarely enter the market, making this an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
'Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 's personal Range Rover combines automotive excellence with an unmatched historical significance.
'We anticipate considerable interest in this vehicle as has been the case with other Royal vehicles we have offered.'
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The regal ride is tipped to achieve between £50,000 and £70,000 when bidding opens – giving one lucky buyer the chance to own a piece of motoring royalty.
But the Queen's former Range Rover isn't the only eye-catching lot hitting the block this summer.
A 111-year-old Ford Model T with serious screen credentials was also up for grabs earlier in July – for a fraction of the price.
The vintage motor, built in 1914 just months before World War One broke out, has appeared in Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders and Mr Selfridge, as well as the blockbuster films Lady Chatterley's Lover and 1917.
Shipped to the UK in the early 80s and later snapped up from a Ford showroom, the car boasts a 2890cc side-valve four-cylinder engine and can reach speeds of up to 45mph.
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With over 15 million Model Ts built between 1908 and 1927, Henry Ford's creation once dominated roads worldwide.
By the 1920s, more than half of the world's cars were Fords – and they cost as little as $260 new.
The classic, which comes with a guide price of £15,000 to £20,000, went under the hammer at Historics in Buckinghamshire on July 19.
For those on a tighter budget, The Sun has recently revealed the top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000.
Meanwhile, classic car enthusiasts can also check out Top Gear's list of budget-friendly motors currently on the market.
We've highlighted ten much-loved family cars from the 70s through the 90s that continue to hold strong value in 2025.
Among them is the Ford Escort Mk2, now fetching thousands, with its Fast Ford racing and performance editions still turning heads today.
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