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As of 2021, the 1950 Phantom IV remains in regular use as one of the Queen's State cars.) Alongside the Phantom IV, three of the Daimler landaulettes were retained as State Cars; the fourth was transferred to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 1952 (and duly provided with a number plate: NLT 2). At the same time she was given the two 1939 ...
Rolls-Royce broke with their earlier decision to cease production of the series of "big" Rolls-Royce Phantoms after the end of World War II. [2] The Phantom IV chassis differed from those of the shorter, production post-War models, the Silver Wraith and the Bentley Mark VI; apart from a larger size and an engine with increased capacity and power, they have an additional cross-member at the ...
The queen's car, second in line, is a Lincoln Town Car bearing her Canadian royal standard. Bears the flag of office affixed to the right front fender. For more details, see Royal and viceroyal transport in Canada. Canada: Prime minister Justin Trudeau: an armored Chevrolet Suburban or a long-wheelbase Cadillac DTS
The State Limousines neither have nor require number plates. The Bentleys are painted claret and black, in keeping with all British state vehicles. In January 2009, it was announced that the Bentley State Limousines would both be converted to run on biofuel. [5] The vehicle was showcased at the 2013 Coronation Festival in Buckingham Palace Gardens.
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Buckingham Palace said it wasn't where it would like to be on diversity in March, announcing 9.6% of its staff were from ethnic minority backgrounds.
The car was powered by a 6,230 cc (380 cu in) 90-degree V8 with a bore of 104 mm (4.1 in) and stroke of 91.5 mm (3.60 in) with twin SU carburettors, coupled to a 4-speed automatic gearbox. The initial, single unit was soon replaced by separate front and rear air conditioning units. [ 2 ]