Queen Elizabeth’s 2006 Range Rover To Be Auctioned

A piece of British motoring royalty will take center stage at the Silverstone Festival Saturday, August 23, when a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged Vogue SE, once owned and personally driven by Queen Elizabeth II, crosses the auction block. It's being auctioned off by Iconic Auctioneers during its Collectors' Car Sale.

The Tonga Green SUV, finished with Oxford Sand leather and burr walnut trim, served the Queen between 2006 and 2008, a period when she frequently appeared behind the wheel at both private estates and public events. This particular model holds distinction as the only supercharged L322 Range Rover believed to have been supplied to the Royal Household, making it a singular offering among the many vehicles used by the monarch during her seven decades on the throne.

Under its hood sits a Jaguar-derived 4.2-liter supercharged V8 producing approximately 400 horsepower. At the time, it was the most powerful engine Land Rover had ever offered in the Range Rover, capable of carrying the heavy SUV with surprising speed while maintaining the comfort and refinement expected of Britain’s most luxurious 4x4. For a monarch known for her enthusiasm for driving, it was a fitting blend of power and practicality.

Beyond the standard equipment of the Vogue SE trim, the vehicle carries bespoke touches added by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division. These include specialized wiring modifications for enhanced security, side steps to ease entry, mud flaps, a load-space mat, and a dog guard tailored to carry her beloved corgis. A silver Labrador mascot affixed to the hood adds a further mark of provenance; these ornaments were reserved exclusively for the Queen’s personal fleet and never made available to the public.

Credit: Iconic Auctioneers.

The provenance of this Range Rover is not in doubt. It was photographed carrying Her Majesty during the 2007 Royal Windsor Horse Show and has since been meticulously maintained. Despite covering nearly 120,000 miles, the SUV remains in exemplary condition, a testament both to the durability of the model and the careful stewardship of its custodians following royal service.

Auction estimates place the value between £50,000 and £70,000, or approximately $67,000 to $93,000. While significant, the figure is comparatively low given its unique royal association. For perspective, vehicles once connected to the Queen have in the past commanded substantial premiums, particularly those with verifiable history and special-order features. Collectors regard this Range Rover as not only a usable luxury SUV but also a rolling artifact of Britain’s modern monarchy.

The Queen’s long association with Land Rover adds another layer of significance. Throughout her reign, she was regularly seen behind the wheel of Defenders, Range Rovers, and Series Land Rovers at estates such as Balmoral and Sandringham. Unlike many heads of state who left driving to chauffeurs, she maintained an active interest in driving well into her later years, a passion that began during her wartime service when she trained as a driver and mechanic with the Auxiliary Territorial Service. That enthusiasm never waned, and the sight of the Queen piloting her own vehicles became a signature image of her independence and practicality.

This 2006 Range Rover embodies that legacy. It reflects the evolution of the brand she favored, combining modern luxury with the rugged ability that defined Land Rover’s appeal to the royal family for generations. To own it is to acquire not just a capable and prestigious SUV but a piece of royal history infused with personal connection to a monarch who reigned longer than any other in Britain’s history.

The gavel will fall at noon on August 23 at Silverstone, and while the estimate may top out under six figures, the cultural and historical weight of the vehicle ensures it will command attention far beyond the auction hall. For one winning bidder, the result will be more than a purchase—it will be the chance to take home a vehicle once entrusted to the most recognized sovereign of the modern era.