Saturday 8 October 2016

Princess Diana’s Audi up for sale along with Queen Elizabeth’s Bentley



In November this year, car lovers will have the chance of owning these classic cars, along with Elton John’s Rolls-Royce Phantom.



According to Nick Whale, the M.D. of Silverstone Auctions, there will be a huge amount of interest in the cars on sale on November 12 and 13 in Birmingham. Whale said the cars have been cared for “wonderfully” over the years and said they are looking forward to finding new homes for the classic vehicles on the Silverstone Auctions' Classic Motor Show Sale.


The late Princess Diana’s 1994 Audi Cabriolet is expected to particularly draw interest from around the globe. The Princess of Diana reportedly drove around 4,000 miles in the green convertible sports car, which is valued at around £50,000 (around $62,000). Princess Di was occasionally photographed driving with Princes William and Harry in the car.




However, to add to the excitement and keeping in the Royal theme, there is also the chance of purchasing Queen Elizabeth II’s 2012 Bentley Mulsanne, which was a gift for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee tour of the U.K. The car is on sale for £235,000 ($292,000) and comes complete with reinforced tires, armor protection and walnut-burr veneered picnic tables for that enjoyable meal in the fresh air. Not to be outdone, reportedly it is also possible to buy the Queen’s 2001 Daimler Supercharged V8 for around £60,000 ($75,000). Princess Margaret’s 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II is also on offer for around £110,000 ($137,000).


For something a little different from royalty, there are several other famous cars on sale, including Elton John’s Rolls-Royce Phantom from 2005, currently valued at around £155,000 ($193,000). If anyone is interested, they can also buy the 1972 Fiat 500L bought by former British Prime Minister David Cameron for his wife Samantha. That car is going for around £22,000 ($27,400).



The fact these vehicles are for sale does not mean the royal family, Cameron or the famous singer are short of cash, however, as the full, 12-car collection is currently owned by a private gentleman.

Photo Princess Diana by Rick / CC BY 2.0
Source: Angle News

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