Royal ride: Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2013 Range Rover (with 38,000 miles on the clock) to sell at auction - and could cost a winning bidder as little as £30,000
- Range Rover Vogue SE SUV was originally supplied to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2013
- It was supplied for their personal use by Land Rover's VIP Department and features a host of optional extras
- The car was used by the Prince William and Kate Middleton on their tour of Scotland in 2014
- It is to be sold at an Oxfordshire auction hosted by Bonhams in May and is predicted to fetch £30k to £40kA Range Rover used by The Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge is set to go under the hammer next month, and is estimated
to sell for as little as £30,000.
The 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SUV was originally supplied to Prince William and Kate Middleton for their personal use by Land Rover's VIP Department in the same year and is fitted with a selection of additional features upon request of the highest order.
The car was likely purchased with family in mind, as Prince George was born that year. It was pictured being used by the couple on a visit to Perthshire on their tour of Scotland in 2014 - meaning bidders have the chance to own a vehicle that was genuinely fit for royalty.
It will be sold as part of the Bonhams MPH May Auction on 22 May in Bicester, Oxfordshire, and has a guide price of £30,000 to £40,000.
Royal ride: This 2013 Range Rover was originally used by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, having been delivered to the couple by Land Rover's VIP Department for their personal use
It is the currently-on-sale L405 example of the Range Rover in the high-spec SE Vogue trim fitted with a 350 horsepower 4.4-litre V8 diesel engine and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
According to the specification sheet, the 2.5-tonne SUV can accelerate from zero to 62mph in 6.5 seconds and onto a top speed of 135mph.There's plenty of boot space for a Royal Prince's pushchair and an 82-litre fuel tank means a 450-mile drive from Kensington Palace to Perth can be completed without having to pull over to fill up with diesel.
The car is painted in a stunning 'Baltic Blue' colour scheme with 'Almond' and 'Espresso' leather interior.
To ensure that the vehicle looked in tip-top condition at all times with royalty at the wheel, both the paint and leather has been treated with protective products to guarantee their longevity.
Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge pictured on a visit to the Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff, Scotland, on 29 May 2014. The Range Rover pictured is the one that will be available at auction next month
The car, which was the one used on a trip to Scotland in 2013, is being offered at Bonhams' MPH May Auction on 22 May in Bicester, Oxfordshire, and has a guide price of £30,000 to £40,000
The car was given to the couple in the same year Prince George was born, so might have been one of the vehicles used to transport him as a baby
In its eight years the Range Rover has accumulated just 38,420 miles.
Without doubt, the Royal touch is adding plenty of value to the Range Rover. A Parkers valuation says a 13-plate SDV8 Vogue SE would sell - on average - in a used car dealership for between £24,505 and £25,695 today.
While the mileage of this example is lower than you'd expect from an eight-year-old motor, the estimate takes into account the premium added by the first owners.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff, Scotland, on Thursday 29th May 2014 to meet local groups including young carers, Scouts, and Cadets
It's certainly not the only Range Rover in the Royals' fleet, with the family still using examples of the spacious SUV today. Pictured: Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry en route to the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July 2014
It's certainly not the only Range Rover in the Royals' fleet, with the family still using examples of the spacious SUV today.
Bonhams says that in most cases, Land Rover and Range Rovers used by the Royal Household are given a new vehicle registration number once they are out of service, so they can be resold without revealing the identity of their former keepers.
However, this is a rare exception to the rule, with the 'OY13 TBU' plate being the one used by its VIP owners.
As to safe guard its identity, the car doesn't even appear on the DVLA's vehicle checker website that allows owners to look up MOT and tax records of registered UK motors.
In its eight years, the Range Rover has clocked up just 38,420 miles. The current vendor bought the vehicle in July last year and is looking to offer it to the highest bidder, knowing the Royal connection could spark a bidding frenzy
A sticker that's still in the car. Jaguar Land Rover holds all three Royal Warrants, celebrating 70 years since the grant of its first in 1951
Without doubt, the Royal touch is adding plenty of value to the Range Rover. A Parkers valuation says a 13-plate SDV8 Vogue SE would sell - on average - in a used car dealership for between £24,505 and £25,695 today
While the mileage of this example is lower than you'd expect from an eight-year-old motor, the estimate takes into account the premium added by the first owners
The car isn't being offered at auction by Land Rover or the Royal Family; the vendor purchased the car in July 2020 from the Jardine Lancaster Bracknell dealership and is now offering it to the highest bidder.
It comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, automatic high beam assist, advanced park assist, heated front and rear seats, a panoramic glass roof, electric front seats, Meridian sound system, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, remote garage door opener, remote park heat facility and an electric tow bar.
The car was likely purchased with family in mind, as Prince George was born in the same year - 2013 - Land Rover's VIP Department delivered the car to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE has an 86-litre fuel tank. A trip from Kensington Palace to Scotland can be completed without stopping - and with ease
The Range Rover has plenty of boot space for luggage to tour Scotland and transport a Prince's pushchair, with 900 litres of loading space with the back seats upright
Other additional features that were required by the Duke and Duchess include a side step for ease of getting in and out on royal duties, a drinks fridge and Land Rover premium carpet and rubber floormats.
The car also features a range of safety kit including ABS, additional curtain and thorax airbags, plus a range of electronic driver aids such as stability control and emergency brake assist.
'Overall we are told the car is in excellent condition and drives very well, presenting itself as a rare opportunity to acquire a vehicle with Royal roots,' says Bonhams.
This image shows the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge using the car to visit Perth, Scotland on May 29, 2014 as part of their tour of Scotland that year
In most cases, Land Rover and Range Rovers used by the Royal Household are given a new vehicle registration number once they are out of service, so they can be resold without revealing the identity of their former keepers. However, this is a rare exception to the rule, with the 'OY13 TBU' plate being the one used by its VIP owners
The Range Rover uses a 350 horsepower 4.4-litre V8 diesel engine. Despite weighing almost 2.5 tonnes, it can accelerate from rest to 62mph in 6.5 seconds and onto a top speed of 135mph
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