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HAIL TO

THE QUEEN LOT #686 - 1966 VANDEN PLAS

PRINCESS LIMOUSINE
'CROWN AGENTS'

THIS PRINCESS LIMOUSINE SELLING WITH NO RESERVE IN LAS VEGAS HAS A ROYAL PEDIGREE

Queen Elizabeth II has made six official visits to Steeped in British Motor Car History, Vanden Plas
Jamaica during her reign over the United Kingdom has long been the automobile of choice for the
and 14 other Commonwealth realms. After its Royal family. Of all the Vanden Plas Limousines
independence from Britain in 1962, Jamaica has made for them, 10 of the 11 built remain in the
remained a member of the Commonwealth. As Royal Household today.
Queen of Jamaica, she is represented in the country The limousine was manufactured in 1965 by
by a Governor-General. Vanden Plas Works in Kingsbury, London. After the
In March 1966, Queen Elizabeth II visited Jamaica Queen's visit, the car remained in Jamaica with the
during her Caribbean tour, taking the most in- Governor-General Sir Clifford Campbell, to be used
depth tour of the region for Her Royal Highness. It as the official State limousine for any subsequent
included 15 destinations, along with the lush island royal visits.
nation of Jamaica. According to the British Motor Industry Heritage

While in Jamaica, center points of her tour included Trust and the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace,
a civic reception in Charles Square, Montego Bay, this Vanden Plas is the only one built with a
Doctor’s Cave Beach and Lucea Square. It is reported removable top and convertible section.
that during this visit, the Queen adopted a personal This Princess limo has been repainted with a
Jamaican flag in her role as Jamaica's Queen to fly high gloss black and royal grey. It was restored by
on all occasions when she is present on the island. vintage British motor car experts and is powered
She has used the flag on subsequent visits. by the original 6-cylinder Austin engine with
Commemorating Jamaica’s newfound independence a new Ford carburetor coupled to a 4-speed
from Britain, one of the Queen’s duties during the manual transmission. One unique aspect is that
tour was attending the Jamaican State Opening of the transmission has a speed specifically used for
Parliament. parades.
Typically, when the Queen travels, host countries This car was restored with additional features, such
provide appropriate transportation. However, just as air conditioning with front and rear controls.
before Queen Elizabeth II’s arrival on the island, New leather and wood finishings highlight the
the country’s Crown Agents ordered delivery of this limousine’s interior. Other upgrades include
1966 Vanden Plas Princess Limousine for the Royal mechanical and electrical renovations and the
Tour. change from a 6-Volt to 12-Volt system.
This Princess Limousine will be offered with No To bring a dash of modern-day convenience, power
Reserve during the 2022 Las Vegas Auction, held steering was added along with new brakes and an
June 30 - July 2 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas electric fuel pump.
Convention Center.

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