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Queen’s Bentley Mulsanne which still directs the driver to Windsor Castle when they tap the ‘home’ icon on the sat nav up for sale for £180,000

Luxury Bentley Mulsanne owned by the Queen is on sale alongside a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith and Land Rover as part of £300,000 royal garage

THE Queen's old Bentley car which still directs the driver to Windsor Castle when they tap the 'home' icon on the sat nav could be yours for £180,000.

The luxury Bentley Mulsanne was the personal car of Her Majesty and Prince Philip between 2012 and 2014.

 Bentley Mulsanne still has sat nav programmed for Windsor Castle as home
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 Bentley Mulsanne still has sat nav programmed for Windsor Castle as homeCredit: �Bonhams
 Royal Bentley is expected to sell for £180,000
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Royal Bentley is expected to sell for £180,000Credit: �Bonhams

During those years the chaueffeur-driven motor escorted the Queen to many visits in London including her only ever cabinet meeting at Downing Street in December 2012.

It also made the well-trodden route from Buckingham Palace to Windsor in Berkshire.

Although security devices and Royal crests were removed from the car following the Queen's ownership, the built-in sat nav was never reprogrammed.

Therefore the 'home' option on the system still shows up Windsor Castle and its postcode of SL4 1NJ.

The bespoke interior boasts burr walnut veneered picnic tables and vanity lights although the flashing blue lights have been removed.

Since 2014, the Bentley has passed through the hands of two collector-owners, the latest of whom has consigned it for auction at Goodwood Revival this weekend.

 It trod a well worn route from Buckingham Palace to Windsor
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It trod a well worn route from Buckingham Palace to WindsorCredit: �Bonhams

At the same auction, a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith that was used as the personal vehicle of Princess Margaret is also up for sale.

Delivered to the controversial royal in 1980, it was used frequently until her death in 2002 when it carried out its final royal duty in transporting family members to her funeral.

The unique interior incorporates a plush rosewood dashboard and raised backseat to enable the Princess to be seen more readily.

The Royal crests and flashing blue lights were also removed when the vehicle entered civilian ownership.

 Rolls-Royce was used by Princess Margaret until her death
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Rolls-Royce was used by Princess Margaret until her deathCredit: �Bonhams
 Plush interior on Rolls-Royce will help it sell for £90,000
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Plush interior on Rolls-Royce will help it sell for £90,000Credit: �Bonhams

During its 22 years of duty the Rolls, with 48,000 miles on the clock and worth an estimated £90,000, also carried Princess Diana, the Queen and Ronald and Nancy Reagan.


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Also included in the sale is an ex-Ministry of Defence Land Rover - worth £30,000 - dating back to 1968 that transported the Queen and Prince Philip during their tour of Northern Ireland on the Queen's Silver Jubilee.

A Bonhams auction house spokesman said: "It's very exciting to be offering cars that were used by the Royal Family.

 Land Rover took Queen and Prince Philip on Northern Ireland tour
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Land Rover took Queen and Prince Philip on Northern Ireland tourCredit: �Bonhams

"Such vehicles always garner special attention and have usually benefited from the best care throughout their lives.

"Provenance is key in the world of classic and collectors' cars so naturally the royal links to these ones add value.

 Land Rover dates back to 1968 and is cheapest of royal garage
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Land Rover dates back to 1968 and is cheapest of royal garageCredit: �Bonhams

"The three cars offered are examples of the best that Britain has to offer and represent reliability, elegance and practicality - it's no wonder the Royal Family were drawn to them."

The cars will be sold at the Goodwood Revival at the Goodwood Circuit in West Sussex on September 9.

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