Late Queen’s stunning Jaguar with bizarre feature for her handbag & James Bond-style controls up for sale
A STUNNING Jaguar Daimler once owned by Queen Elizabeth II is up for sale – full of Her Majesty’s personal optional extras.
The luxury set of wheels, which is naturally finished in British racing green, even includes a James Bond-style bank of control buttons.
Currently available via esteemed auction house Bonhams Cars, the motor in question is a 2001 Daimler Majestic with just 16,200 miles on the clock, British Racing Green exterior and a stylish cream leather interior.
But what sets this classy set of wheels apart is the selection of personal optional extras, which includes a range of convoy lighting operated by a James Bond-esque set of control buttons and even a handbag tray positioned along the centre console.
Her Majesty also opted for a wooden finish on the folding picnic tables and green stitching along the upholstery to match the green floor mats.
The monarch owned and drove the stylish vehicle – which is automatic drive and boasts a V8 engine capable of reaching 149 mph – from brand new between 2001 and 2006.
It was also driven by the Queen‘s husband Prince Philip, before being returned to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust in 2007.
They then sold it in 2013 to a private collector, who has kept it in “pristine” condition in a heated garage.
Bonhams specialist David Hayhow said: “A very rare opportunity to own a vehicle that Her Majesty personally optioned and drove.
“Between 2007 to 2013 it was in the custodianship of Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and for the past eleven years has been in private collections.
“Being offered without reserve, it will be selling from the very first bid.”
The Queen was known for her love of motors, with her car history including multiple Land Rovers – including this 2008 Defender that was kept at her Sandringham Estate – and a 19-year-old Range Rover which also boasts several unusual and unique features.
Bidding for the 2001 Daimler Majestic ends on April 29, with the current bid at the time of writing at £40,250.
This comes as an ultra-rare Ferrari, dubbed “Enzo Ferrari’s last great masterpiece” was crashed by a 24-year-old dealership employee on the way to motor show.
And a Ford Focus that’s been left in storage for over 20 years has emerged for sale with less than 200 miles on the clock.
