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Preserved in nearly pristine original condition, the vintage car is one of only 18 Phantom IVs produced between 1950 and 1958 for world leaders and heads of state, and it remains the most difficult Rolls-Royce model to acquire, according to the prestigious auction house.
Outfitted for the needs of a modern royal, the sleek black limo features power-operated windows and division, a glass roof panel with an electrically operated fabric blind, window shades. During the years when Margaret made use of it, it also featured a blue police light and mounts for the Royal heraldry and flagstaff above the windshield header that has since been removed.
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Work began on the ultra-exclusive automobile in February 1954, and it was delivered to Margaret that July with a few especially personal touches: a bespoke PM6450 license plate and her personal mascot, a Pegasus, atop the radiator.
And while Margaret’s sisterQueen Elizabethhas long been known for heradoration of all things equine, it was horse power that excited the younger princess known to many as the “Rebel Royal.”
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It’s a peak time for followers of Princess Margaret. Fans can also visit Kensington Palace and see a over-the-top ball gown she donned for an 18th century-themed charity ball in 1964 — likely escorted there in the Rolls-Royce Phantom IV.
That fanciful frock andPrincess Diana’s lavish1981 wedding gown(25-foot train and all!) are just a few of the pieces included in theRoyal Style in the Makingexhibit on display in London through January 2, 2022.
source: people.com
