Royal Land Rover SUV from Elizabeth II Era at Bonhams Auction

The late Queen Elizabeth II’s 1968 Land Rover SUV is heading to auction at Bonhams, signaling a rare chapter in modern royal automobilia. The vehicle has drawn attention from collectors and enthusiasts who track the evolution of Britain’s official transport used in state occasions. Market chatter places its value between £60,000 and £90,000 as bidders prepare for a gathering of historic vehicles at auction. The SUV in question is a Land Rover Series IIA 109 inch 4×4, a workhorse that began its life with the British Ministry of Defence before entering service as a parade vehicle for ceremonial duties. Its open top configuration made it ideal for the longer processions that accompany royal tours and state events, including the notable trip to the North in 1977 that brought Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Ireland for a series of ceremonial engagements.