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A RANGE Rover owned by Queen Elizabeth II has been bought for £175,500 — 20 times its book value and a record for the model.

The 4.2-litre L322 had been tipped to fetch £70,000.

SWNSQueen Elizabeth’s personal 2006 Range Rover was sold at auction[/caption]

GettyElizabeth’s Range Rover went for £175,500 — 20 times its book value and a record for the model[/caption]

SWNSThe uniquely specified edition was prepared for its regal duties, boasting a host of bespoke features[/caption]

Others from 2006 are valued at £8,750.

But auctioneers in Silverstone, Northants, said: “Bidders battled it up to £156,000, selling to the Caribbean buyer.”

The final total includes a 12.5 per cent premium.

The SUV, in Tonga green, has a guard for her corgis plus side steps.

It boasts a silver dog badge on its bonnet and has covered 119,938 miles.

The Queen used it for events such as the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

She owned up to 30 Land and Range Rovers.

Auctioneer Rob Hubbard said: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s personal Range Rover combines automotive excellence with an unmatched historical significance.

“Vehicles with such distinguished provenance rarely enter the market, making this an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.”

Land Rover, now Jaguar Land Rover, has held royal warrants since 1951.

The Queen and husband Prince Philip used them for numerous engagements.

Philip even designed a bespoke version to carry his coffin in 2021.

During her ownership, the Queen likely put a few thousand miles on the 2006 Range Rover.

SWNSThe vehicle is believed to be the only one fitted with a 4.2-litre Supercharged V8 engine[/caption]

SWNSThe 4.2-litre L322 had been tipped to fetch £70,000[/caption]

mediadrumimagesThe 2016 Range Rover is in incredible condition, sparingly used on Royal duties[/caption]

SWNSThe vehicle was exclusively used by Her Majesty between 2006 and 2008, including at events such as 2007’s Royal Windsor Horse Show[/caption]

SWNSIt also retains its silver labrador mascot that only adorned Her Majesty’s personal vehicles, representing her love for dogs[/caption]