Queen Elizabeth's Distinctive Green Land Rover Available for Bidding at Auction
Queen Elizabeth II's 2006 Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged Vogue SE, a unique vehicle with a rich history, was auctioned at the Silverstone Festival Collectors' Car Sale on August 23, 2025. The vehicle, known as BJ06 ZGM, was personally owned and used by the Queen from 2006 to 2008 [1][2][3].
This L322 Range Rover, finished in Tonga Green exterior with Oxford Sand leather and burr walnut interior trim, was equipped with a Jaguar-derived 4.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, producing approximately 400 horsepower, and a six-speed ZF automatic transmission [2][5].
The vehicle was fitted with bespoke enhancements by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations. These modifications included upgraded internal wiring for security communications, side steps, mud flaps, a custom dog guard for the Queen’s corgis, a load-space mat, and a silver Labrador mascot hood ornament exclusive to the Queen’s personal vehicles [1][2].
The vehicle's provenance was confirmed through extensive photography, including appearances at the 2007 Royal Windsor Horse Show [4]. The car, which had about 120,000 miles on it at auction, came with its full service history and original documentation, including a blue leather wallet with receipts and handbooks [2][5].
After its royal service, BJ06 ZGM went into private hands and was sold via Iconic Auctioneers at the festival [5]. The estimated sale price was between $67,000 and $93,000.
This auction represented a rare opportunity to acquire a uniquely royal vehicle with extraordinary historical and collectible value, symbolizing Queen Elizabeth II’s personal connection to British automotive heritage [1][2][4].
Interestingly, Prince Philip also designed a hearse for his own funeral, a modified Land Rover. During her reign, the Queen commissioned numerous vehicles, including many one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royces, for State and Royal Family functions [6].
The Range Rover used by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007 had subtle yet significant modifications, such as side steps, mud flaps, a load-space mat, rear grab handles, and a dog guard, which are familiar features found in other official vehicles she used [7].
Norman Vanamee, the articles director of Town & Country, published an article about this historic auction [8]. Last year, a collection of the Queen's automobiles was exhibited in New York City's Rockefeller Center [9].
References: 1. The Telegraph 2. Car and Driver 3. BBC News 4. Autocar 5. Hagerty 6. Royal.uk 7. The Sun 8. Town & Country 9. CNN
- The prestigious Silverstone Festival Collectors' Car Sale hosted the auction of Queen Elizabeth II's 2006 Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged Vogue SE in 2025.
- The L322 Range Rover, finished in Tonga Green, boasted luxury components like Oxford Sand leather and burr walnut interior trim, and a supercharged V8 engine.
- The vehicle's bespoke enhancements by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations included security communications wiring, side steps, mud flaps, a custom dog guard, a load-space mat, and a silver Labrador mascot hood ornament.
- Extensive photography confirmed the car's provenance, including its appearances at the 2007 Royal Windsor Horse Show, and it came with its full service history and original documentation.
- After its royal service, the vehicle, BJ06 ZGM, fetched an estimated price of between $67,000 and $93,000 at auction, symbolizing Queen Elizabeth II’s personal connection to British automotive heritage.
- Interestingly, this auction came at a time when Prince Philip was designing a modified Land Rover for his own funeral, and Queen Elizabeth II had commissioned numerous one-of-a-kind vehicles, including Rolls-Royces, during her reign.
