A collection of the late Queen’s finest Land Rover vehicles was shown at Pebble Beach.
At this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Land Rover Classic managed to put together a collection of Land Rover vehicles that served the Royal family during the reign of the late monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The Land Rover brand has a long association with the Royal Family that goes all the way back to the start of the company in 1948. Their vehicles have always served the Royal Family either as part of the household fleet or in an official capacity. The collection shown was not complete but ranges from a selection of vehicles from 1954 to 2009 – coming from the Royal Household private collection, the British Motor Museum, as well as Land Rover Classics themselves and other private collections.
1954 Land Rover Series I State Review vehicle
This pioneering State Review vehicle, featuring a custom rear platform, accompanied Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on a six-month Commonwealth tour. It was used in Australia and is now owned by a private collector in the United States.
1954 Land Rover Series I (NXN1)
Originally ordered by King George VI, this vehicle was used by Queen Elizabeth II and other Royal Family members at Balmoral. Restored by Land Rover apprentices in 2010, it’s now part of the Land Rover Classic collection.
1958 Land Rover Series II State Review vehicle
This second ceremonial review vehicle had blue side light lenses to indicate Royal passengers. As a reserve vehicle, it has low mileage and is now displayed at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon.
1966 Land Rover Series IIA Station Wagon (JYV1D)
Driven by Queen Elizabeth II, this was the first of its kind with a six-cylinder engine. It features special modifications for Royal duties and is now part of the British Motor Museum’s collection.
1974 Range Rover State Review vehicle
Used from 1975 to 2002, this vehicle had a modified rear with foldaway seats and a lectern with hidden umbrellas. It featured an additional exhaust silencer and is now at the British Motor Museum.
1990 Range Rover State Review vehicle
This third State Review Range Rover appeared in Queen Elizabeth II’s 1994 Christmas card, showing her and Prince Philip at the D-Day 50th Anniversary. It’s part of the British Motor Museum collection.
1996 Range Rover State Review vehicle
The fourth State Review vehicle, provided by Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, replaced the 1990 model. Its rear platform includes four foldaway seats instead of the usual two.
2005 Range Rover State Review vehicle
This vehicle transported the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry during Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday parade in 2016.
1983 Defender 110 V8 (A444RYV)
A personal vehicle used by Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham. It remains part of the active Royal fleet in the private Royal collection.
2009 Range Rover (CK58 NPJ)
Queen Elizabeth II’s preferred vehicle in her later years, often photographed driving it. The iconic labrador bonnet mascot has been removed for safekeeping.
