Royal Bentley used by Queen Elizabeth II fails to sell at auction
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 13:33 · Archive
A 2016 Bentley Mulsanne once used by Queen Elizabeth II failed to sell at auction despite expectations it would fetch up to £400,000.
A 2016 Bentley Mulsanne used by Queen Elizabeth II failed to sell at auction this month despite expectations it would fetch up to £400,000. The car was offered by Broad Arrow Auctions, with the online auction running from 5 to 14 October.
The vehicle is the only Bentley Mulsanne of its kind to have entered private ownership following royal service. It featured several customised elements designed specifically for the Queen, including a bespoke tray fitted to accommodate her Launer London handbag in place of the front centre armrests, along with an inlaid Royal Coat of Arms. These modifications were removed when the car was decommissioned at the Royal Mews' request.
The extended-wheelbase Mulsanne was seen transporting the Queen on several occasions, most notably at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma, the first cousin to Prince Philip. The Queen was photographed leaving the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall in the vehicle after attending a birthday party for former racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart. Despite its use in royal engagements that rarely exceeded 9mph, the car is powered by a 6.8-litre V8 engine.
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- Royal Bentley expected to fetch £400k goes unsold at auctionA Bentley once used by Queen Elizabeth II expected to fetch £400k was unsold when it went up for auction this month.Oxfordshire Guardian · 16 Oct, 13:00
- Royal Bentley expected to fetch £400k goes unsold at auctionA Bentley once used by Queen Elizabeth II expected to fetch £400k was unsold when it went up for auction this month.Oxford Mail · 16 Oct, 13:00
In this story: Queen Elizabeth II · Broad Arrow Auctions · Royal Mews · Countess Mountbatten of Burma · Prince Philip · Sir Jackie Stewart
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