The car has been sold for 12,050 pounds (Rs 12 lakh).
A Land Rover once used by King Charles III has sold for £12,050 (Rs 12 lakh) at a motor sports auction, according to a report in Wales Online.
In 2007 the then Prince of Wales received this Land Rover Discovery 3 model, which was brought to Highgrove House. It comes with a letter addressed to King Charles’ personal driver, Tim Williams, and was sent in January of that year.
It marks the delivery of the Tonga Green vehicle to the Royal Garage at High Grove House and has been signed by the Director of Royal and Diplomatic Affairs, George Hassall, MVO.
Collecting Cars, which is handling the sale of the engine, describes it as “a fine example of the Land Rover Discovery 3, with an excellent documented royal provenance”. The car’s description reads: “Power comes from the 2.7-litre TDV6, producing 195bhp and 324lb-ft of torque, mated to a six-speed ‘Steptronic’ automatic transmission with a two-speed transfer case, permanent four-wheel drive. engine and a computer-controlled progressive locking center differential. Now offered from three-year ownership by its third owner, with 117,816 miles on the odometer.”
The car’s paintwork is also reported to be in good condition “with stone chips, stains and scratches, as well as signs of aging on the plastic body trim.”
The third brake light has a crack and the passenger door mirror cover is also cracked, however, the power moveable mirror appears to work. Service history is ideal and wipers, engine oil and filters were replaced during the most recent inspection in March 2022.
