Queen Elizabeth II's Private Car Collection

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[@SyntheticVoices]

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[@BlAcKpHrAcK]

Her majesty decorated the American white supremacist infiltration, a traitor to Edwina and Mary Ashley (OSS agent of the BSC Julia Child, novel NFO) which were instrumental in being part of Louis Mountbatten's multicultural and civilised initiatives protecting the land upon which the throne exists. I know who sacrificed in the Commonwealth, many are missing teeth and left without emergency medical services because everyone applauds the scabs for less than nothing since 911 ..I H8 their guts, I was a security guard for one of the companies that were acquired by the Swedish entity Secur-it-a55, that is clearly guilty of anti-trust and involved in the global white supremacist crimes. A medieval situation here in North America ..I cannot wait to eliminate some Nazis and their f-ing helpers. Nine can also be understood to symbolise an appartenance (belonging to) Nazism, "nein" is the word no in German. Some carry a nein mm without asking why ..to paint the ceiling with their last Nazi-harbouring idea.

[@BlAcKpHrAcK]

I am not "scared of books" (stereotype imposed upon those with native heritage), despite being rundown by the enemy in their brand new Ford trucks the American government recently lent them, after changing the banking laws in North America to not require a percentage of loans be secured with collateral (lenders require exactly 0% of the loaned amount). I see and live in a multicultural North America while my countrymen help the white supremacist enemy, wearing their Nazi emblems under their armour inside OUR patrol cars. I have a fractured cranium and am missing teeth because the enemy infiltrated, privatised then bought essential services and important corporations across Canada. The lot were pawned in shady American banks, as collateral the perpetrators used to fund adventures on the NYSE. The SEC is guilty of turning a blind eye, there are 400 million people in America, enough for one honest person to solve the case ..yet that has not happened. 400 million guilty people, had better move their lethergaic arses and stop defending the bigot brigade (the enemy no longer exists only below the Mason-Dixon line).

[@robsmithracing]

Thank you for this episode 😊

[@Queen-of-Swords]

I'm so fed up with hearing about the Queen. 😑

[@ryanholland6750]

It’s weird but when it was announced that she had passed away, one of my first thoughts was that Mark Felton will release a video about her soon and that the subject will be something I won’t have thought about!

[@colinmullaly4328]

Exactly-brilliant video from DR Felton as always!

[@NandiCollector]

*LOL. Same thought mate. :)*

[@Pembo-vn7qq]

Felton goated for sure

[@BonShula]

Or that time she SH to the swastika

[@PanzerBuyer]

She was Queen of the Western World.

[@Rammstein56]

In 1957 during a visit to the Renault factory in Acton she accepted the British assembled Renault Dauphine as a gift, the car was fitted with Robergel wire wheels. She loved the Dauphine and used it quite intensively, the big advantage was that nobody recognized HM the Queen behind the wheel of a French car ! Eventually the car was restored and lived in Cornwall where it unfortunately was blown of the road during a storm and was regarded as a total loss.

[@GeorgeSukFuk]

Lol "blown off the road"

[@sebharz]

Another car of relevance is a Ford Galaxie used by the Queen in 1968 when visiting Chile, she gave it as a gift to the chilean government and it has been used at important ceremonies and as the presidential car up until now.

[@alexburke1899]

I owned a 68 Ford Galaxy as my 2nd car. It had really comfortable bench seating with 6 seat belts. I had one with the 390inch engine if I remember right but they also came with a 302 engine. I loved the duel front headlights with all the chrome on the grill. I think that was around the time chrome grills were going out of style and the ‘69 ‘70 fords had a lot less chrome. That thing was easily the fastest car I ever owned but it was kind of scary to drive at 3500lb’s and with the 60’s suspension. I sold it mostly because cops would pull me over all the time because it was so loud and fit a profile I guess. I bought a Toyota truck after that and didn’t get pulled over once lol.

[@chipskylark8869]

That's pretty sweet would love to be able to say let's pull out the '68

[@danharold3087]

@@alexburke1899 Ford made several interesting cars in the 60s. A friend has an unrestored original 1968 galaxie with a police interceptor inherited from his father. My dad had a 1962 1/2 ford galaxie 500 xl. Dad loaned the car to Ford for sales purposes when the 63s came out. The car clocked at something over 120mph using radar in West Fargo 300 miles from home. It was a hardtop built on a convertible frame for stiffness. Dad unintentionally smoked a rear tire when passing a car. That was quite a memorable thing for a 7 year old. The car no longer exists.

[@SuperFullin]

When HM was here in Brazil also in 1968, she rode a Willys Itamaraty Executivo, the only factory build limo then and ever since. It was powered by a 3.0 L in line 6, F Head Willys engine. I still hold pictures of HM in my hometown Campinas, São Paulo state, riding the Willys, that very same year I was born. And I am also a happy owner of its sibbling, the Aero Willys, built 1967. Cheers.

[@SuperFullin]

The Ford Galaxie was built in Brazil as well from 1966 to 1983. The most luxurious version, the Landau was the presidential car for many years. Starting with the 272/292 engines, the Brazilian Galaxie evolved to the 302 V8 Windsor in 1976, along with a front and rear freshening exclusive to Brazil. The big Ford body on chassi has been recognized as the best overall quality Brazilian car ever.

[@ingridlinbohm7682]

We had a Daimler Car back in the 1970s. We used the tables at the back to eat snacks and drink lemonade or Coca cola when our parents went to the pub because we were under 14 years of age which was the legal minimum age to enter a pub then.

[@markrozenberg7959]

The Daimler cars mentioned here are British and related to Jaguar. The brand is independent from Daimler-Benz of Germany, though shares some history.

[@davidjones332]

Jaguar only bought out Daimler in 1960 to obtain more factory space; prior to that there was no relationship. Daimlers were preferred from around 1930 since they had preselector gearboxes and a fluid transmission, which meant they were easily driven at walking pace in royal processions.

[@tomfrazier1103]

They had been license built cars in the U.K. from c1900. I have lost my automotive library, in large part, including Georgano's Encyclopedia.

[@nosignal88]

Was curious about that... thank you

[@xminusone1]

Interesting. I remember the first one I had. It was a sticker on the windshield saying "a Daimler-benz products" with some signature fac-similé. I didn't know about the British one.

[@jimtaylor294]

Mercedes-Benz tried to buy the Daimler (UK) name from Jaguar once... the latter of course said no ^_^ .

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

I heard announcers mentioning this collection yesterday and immediately thought how I would love to see it; but don’t think I’ll be going back to England. So I thank you for posting it! I love beautiful cars-so classy!

[@macmiller1825]

I love beautiful collections too, sometimes i feel vintage luxury is more lit.. what you say?

[@hughjass1044]

It's been reported that HM was quite the lead foot as well as a skilled driver having been a truck driver and mechanic during the war. It would be interesting to hear some tales of her escapades behind the wheel.

[@Zooumberg]

She scared some Saudi royal half to death with her driving.

[@peterkerr4019]

I half remember a story of her taking a member of the Saudi royal family (I think) for a drive around an estate (& not gently, either) before women were allowed to drive in that country.

[@manuelroca5289]

I'd of love to hear her mischiefs as an auxiliary driver during WWII. She demonstrated through out her life her human side as you and I and surely must of done pranks and naughty things with other members of the troops. I loved her and though an American her stately posture is an example to me! Long Live Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

[@hughjass1044]

@@peterkerr4019 Joe Biden is something of a car enthusiast and owns (or once owned) a classic Corvette; a '66, I believe. I heard a story... I won't wager on how true it is.... that many years back during a visit to the US, then-senator Biden let her drive the Vette and she lit the thing up for something like half a block on his estate. It sounds a bit far fetched, I'll grant, but I have heard it more than once and I honestly wouldn't put it past her. She was no shrinking violet.

[@theonlymadmac4771]

@@manuelroca5289 she lived long. God save the king!

[@fakshen1973]

The vehicle I would want... if I had the money and it existed, would be the ambulance her majesty drove during WWII. She didn't ride it in. She DROVE it... and she did so in service of her country. It chokes me up a bit because so much of my family that I loved so dearly centered around her and her reign. My mother, RIP, told me of how excited she was to see her crowned. Her death draws to a close a chapter of my family's history. Rest in peace.

[@RobertJarecki]

To have the ambulance that HM drove during the war (do you think she may have driven more than one?) would be quite a prize! I understand she was also a mechanic during the war. One of my favorite clips is of her driving the King of Saudi Arabia around one of her estates. Best wishes from California!

[@eyesofisabelofficial]

The introduction of a Rolls Royce was because the Royal Air Force gave one as a wedding present to the Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh. Up until then Daimlers where used by the Royal Family. There is also a Royal Car Collection at the City's Transport Museum here in Coventry.

[@matthewneddeau7993]

Why did they switch from a British car to German one?

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@matthewneddeau7993 - In 1947 (the year of their wedding) Rolls-Royce was still British.

[@JPoulAndersson]

And because Daimlers were increasingly seen as tasteless owing to the glitzy Docker couple who controlled Daimler at the time.

[@jimtaylor294]

@@matthewneddeau7993 Both car marques were wholly British at the time. Essentially they still are, as RR's R&D and main assembly is still wholly UK based (albeit with quite a few german made parts shipped in), while the Daimler marque is owned by Jaguar, which also retain their UK manufacturing base & development team.

[@paulsutton5896]

I think the attempted diamond insurance swindle, circa 1956 by the Chairman of BSA (which owned Daimler at the time), Sir Bernard Docker, and his wife Norah, might have had an adverse effect on the Royal family's affection for Daimlers. Moreover, Lady Norah fancied herself as a coachwork designer. She burned through a lot of Damler's money in order to create sensational exhibits at a succession of Earls' Court shows, including one which required Norah to buy a desgner dress in Paris, which matched something expensive inside the Daimler. Vulgarity was Norah's trademark.

[@edwardelliott5756]

Thanks Mark. I’ve heard the queen learned how to be an auto mechanic. She did this to do her part for the war effort. She didn’t just show up and sit regally - she seriously applied herself. Reports from her teachers are she was actually pretty good at it too. In some ways I can’t imagine her with grease under her fingernails and yet for Elizabeth it is completely believable. A doer, not a talker. Even in America we will miss a very classy lady.

[@steved3702]

Love the doer bit. She apparently had to argue with her parents before being allowed to serve, when they were concerned for her safety as a future queen. Also heard a story from a former bodyguard who volunteered to do the washing up after the Queen and Prince had a meal in a garden hut at Balmoral. When he heard footsteps behind him he thought it was the Queen's Lady in Waiting coming to assist but turned out it was Elizabeth, who then demanded to do the washing instead of the drying!

[@IrishMcScottish]

Speak for yourself, I'm no royal lover. Good riddance

[@RobertJarecki]

Yes, we will miss HM here in the US. I was born about a week after her coronation and knew no other British monarch.

[@sunriselady2716]

Don't need Curiosity Stream for World War 2 documentaries when Mark Felton does the best job ever!

[@221b-l3t]

Right? Why bother I got Mark and THG.

[@rockym2931]

I remember reading, only a few years back, about the Queen driving some guests around her estate in a Rover. She cheered when a man on the estate, working outdoors, was seen with a new girlfriend. I am not British, but Her Majesty was a singular figure. She will be missed.

[@1down4up78]

I love the thoughts I pictured in my head off HRH Elizabeth going to mass on a cart (stubborn & independent 🇬🇧) and the Duke being and old sailor (one of the boys) in his black cab darting about London. The thought I’ve pictured in my head are heartwarming on these sad times we are in. I’m not a man of faith, but I do hope they’re all together as a family, at peace and in good afterlife health.

[@AtheistOrphan]

It was The Queen Mother (widow of George VI) that used the golf buggy.

[@roberthudson1959]

@@AtheistOrphan Queen Elizabeth was formally styled Her Majesty The Queen Mother. Queen Elizabeth II was formally styled Her Majesty The Queen.

[@TheStargoose]

‘Going to mass’ ? The Queen was the head of a Protestant Church that was created as a key part the English Reformation (for Henry 8ths convenience).

[@gerardleahy6946]

I enjoy your history videos immensely and am also a serious car enthusiast, owning 2 classic cars myself. Great to see those cars preserved. I once sat in a Rover P5, complete with glass division, which was used to drive the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret. The car still had holes in the dashboard where police radios had been and grommets where the arials had been fitted. I would love to see the Sandringham car collection.

[@mrbigarms]

She owned a number of P5 Rovers and most of them were not chauffeur driven but by herself, apparently she was very fond of them.

[@marvwatkins7029]

Mark Felton is always quick to be on top of things. Quite a collection. Unusual.

[@lordmuntague]

4:03 Just to the left is a Vauxhall Cresta estate. The Queen owned at least 6 different Vauxhalls in her time, not a marque generally associated with royal opulence, although more so in their earlier history. I wonder if the reason she liked them is because she'd worked on Bedford trucks during her war service?

[@paulbennell3313]

The car I watched this for is the Cresta estate! I was disappointed when it didn't show up. After all, it might just be a common Vauxhall but it's certainly not a common model.

[@janknuckey]

I read somewhere that the Queen was especially fond of her Vauxhall Cresta Friary estate, as well as her Rover P5.

[@paulbennell3313]

@@janknuckey I think she had a few P5s, she was rather partial to them. They are gorgeous!

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Half of the cars were manual hand brakes..and had no roofs...and right hand steering...love this video about the queens royal car collection..great job Mark Felton

[@alganhar1]

Right hand drive is standard for British Cars. We drive on the Left hand side of the road in right hand drive vehicles unlike most countries who drive on the right with left hand drive cars. Other than where the steering wheel and controls are there is no other difference. Only difference really is you use the left hand for gear changes. And yes, Manual transmissions are normal in the UK, automatics are fairly rare, and if you pass your driving test on an automatic you are not permitted to drive a manual unless you retake the test on a manual.

[@justandy333]

This is quite normal in the UK except the bit of having no roofs!

[@AtheistOrphan]

Look at any British street scene and you’ll see that ALL of the vehicles have right-hand steering!

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

There is a fascinating but true story with regard to the 1929 Daimler Double Six , owned by George V and Queen Mary that shortly before his death in the mid 30s , the couple were heading to Cambridge from Sandringham in this car when it overheated and broke down at the Landbeach turn on the A10 , a few miles North of their destination where they were due to open a new College building.The front passenger attendant , flagged down a following young couple in their new Morris 8h.p and asked if they could run the King & Queen to their destination ? .They obliged of course and probably dined out on the story for weeks - how could they possibly refuse ? !.Good to see today that King Charles 111 was using the 1948 Rolls Phantom IV from the Royal Mews going back to Buckingham Palace which I think was ordered new by his aunt Princess Margaret - one family owner !.

[@paulsutton5896]

Yes. But it would be nice to see the Phantom wearing its original Lucas P100 headlams. The late Queen Elizabeth put standard seven inch headlamps INSIDE the P100s (for goodness sake!). It looks such a bodge.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

@@paulsutton5896 Funnily enough Paul , my late father had a P111 ( 3-DL - 48 ) between 1955 and 1969 with these and they were known as the ' Le Mans ' conversion , the only 2 cars I have seen with them.The owner from 2001 , was about to change them thinking the same as you until I told him of the earlier history when they were there.I have to admit I like them , sorry ! , it was beautifully executed and was by no means a bodge but not sure of the origin of them.

[@mauricewilkes826]

@@paulsutton5896 I fully understand because Lucas was known as the Prince of Darkness.

[@Jreb1865]

@@mauricewilkes826 I can understand why... I owned 2 MG Midgets, and they had enough random electrical system problems to make you want to pull your hair out...

[@moaningpheromones]

I so miss king charles 110. great version. 54 and 78 were good too.

[@maryhaddock9145]

I remember Prince Philip crashing his Landrover Freelander 2. As I have Freelander 2, I have felt very regal in it ever since.

[@donalddodson7365]

So surprising that the Queen and Prince Phillip drove themselves around for errands. Must be wonderful to be able to do that. She will be greatly missed by many.

[@Visionery1]

Why surprizing, they weren't handicapped.

[@almostfm]

When I first visited Britain many years ago, I was on a tour bus on a narrow road up by Balmoral. We met a car coming the other way and the bus pulled as far off the road as possible to let the car pass. Turned out it was HM, probably headed to a local shop to buy something. I was on the right side of the bus, so I was probably no more than six feet from her when she passed.

[@donalddodson7365]

@@almostfm What a marvelous memory. Maybe that is how it was in the U.S. at one time. I cannot imagine that happening here since the assassination of President Kennedy.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

@@Visionery1 US president is not allowed to do that.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Would cost them ULEZ charges today.

[@arneldobumatay3702]

I never believed that when I opened my subscribed war channel and then watched Queen Elizabeth's and family's car collection. Bravo!

[@jaybazza248]

Even as a classic car enthusiast I learned a lot from this video. Dr Felton always manages to find hidden information that brings new light and perspective onto history.

[@danpatch4751]

Thanks for this great history lesson. Very nice collection.

[@Flies2FLL]

I personally know a woman, current United Airlines pilot, we'll call her "Lucy" (not her real name) who was a member of the RP, or Royalty Protection squad. She was assigned to Queen Elizabeth and spent plenty of time with her. She said that during public occasions, she was very buttoned down and demanded that royal protocols be followed to the letter. But when she was in private, she was a different woman, very pragmatic, down to earth, and had a tendency to want to do things herself. AND she drove like a maniac! I'm serious; While there were none shown in this video, Queen Elizabeth was a "car person" and she was a huge fan of Range Rover products. Remember, during WWII, she was an ambulance driver and as such had to learn to drive fast. But due to manpower shortages, an ambulance driver was also the vehicle's mechanic. Think about that one for a second: The future Queen of England....Changing the oil on a huge diesel engine in a parking lot somewhere! YES that happened and more. -Apparently, when she was at Balmoral in Scotland, she liked to put a scarf over her hair, collect a security person, her purse, and get in her Range Rover truck and drive into a local village where there was a bakery she favored. She would go inside and everyone there knew her, but she would stand in line, get her baked goods, and then drive back to the castle. According to my friend, she on many occasions would accompany Her Majesty on these trips [with an Uzi inside her jacket...] and often had to say: "Madam, I must ask you to please slow the vehicle down!" "Miss Lucy, I believe I can manage to drive this truck!" You've got to like a person in her position who is like that! GREAT video!

[@Lizablue0608]

What an adorable and awesome story. 👏🏼👏🏼✨

[@Flies2FLL]

@@Lizablue0608 What an adorable and awesome woman.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Interesting story (although quite a few obvious errors in it).😀👍

[@Flies2FLL]

@@AtheistOrphan Bozo.

[@777jones]

Thank you for the reminder about who the Queen really was. She was energetic and gutsy, and motivated to keep British traditions alive. Because she loved her kingdom and her people.

[@SuperFullin]

Magnificent content! As a longtime HM Q Elizabeth II admirer and an antique car buff this vid is a delight to me! Thanks,Dr. Mark, for teaching us on such an interesting subject. Cheers.

[@ohioisastate8574]

Lizzie's in a box

[@autobahnproven]

@@ohioisastate8574 Show some respect!

[@jessicamilestone4026]

Yes. Fascinating video. The cars are exquisite

[@rovercoupe7104]

What is your favourite Rover? M.

[@StevenKeery]

@Jason Voorhees : Simple human decency for a family in mourning, if nothing else.

[@JP-vs1ys]

Awesome content as always. RIP Queen Elizabeth, with love from the USA.

[@caroleminvielle9554]

We saw this collection at Sandringham a few years ago. They were well displayed and you could get very close. Every woman should have a “shopping Bentley”! 🤣

[@CasinoWoyale]

You didn't listen to the commentary, did you?

[@emmgeevideo]

Or even a "shopping Daimler"...

[@caroleminvielle9554]

@@emmgeevideo Sorry, I have so many expensive cars, one for shopping, one for holidays, one for shooting snarky people, I just got mixed up.

[@roderickcampbell2105]

@@CasinoWoyale Hi Casino. And you don't have manners or culture do you? Dipstick.

[@zmeil]

Perhaps a "shopping Rolce-Royce", but I still prefer "shopping Ladas" and "shopping Hondas" 💛💜💙❤️💚🤭

[@stevenmacdonald9619]

Thank you for this gorgeous historic collection. The Duke of Edinburgh wasn't daft, he saw a future in LPG. 👍🏻

[@j1bc]

Speaking as a Scot. I am very very saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth. She is irreplaceable for sure and did us proud. However i wish our new King all the best. Long may he reign over us! Ps great video Mark. Very interesting

[@davidrenton]

The Scots today where magnificent

[@jimtaylor294]

Well said; from someone of Ayrshire stock.

[@alexdavie9611]

The love and respect displayed by Scotland's people, towards the Queen on her final journey from Balmoral then lying in State at St Giles, made me proud to be Scottish.

[@davidrenton]

@@alexdavie9611 i think it will make or should make the SNP take a look at how strong and how important the Union is in Scotland. I'm a bit Scot's , my ancient family comes from Skye area my surname is Scottish , but i have English and NI blood in me as well and my 1st name is a very Welsh (well kind of). As someone who was born in London, i don't want to see Scotland go

[@alexdavie9611]

@@davidrenton Don't think anything will deviate hairy breeks Sturgeon from her plan the poisoned dwarf has nothing for the shared history of the UK, Scotland only punches above it's weight as part of Great Britain.

[@seattlesix]

The desire of anonymity is a testimony to the humility associated with service

[@dylanwhite3383]

That's an impressive collection

[@stoneylonesome4062]

I love it when Mark makes videos about cars. I think the story of Charles de Gaulle’s life being saved by a Citroën DS and it’s hydro-pneumatic suspension during a failed assassination attempt would make an excellent video.

[@benhudman7911]

These castles and cars are spectacular. I’m glad they exist. I love seeing things like this but I’m certainly not envious of the upkeep cost.

[@kantina4765]

don't worry they make more than enough money to maintain everything. and that's not including the money they get from the taxpayer.

[@stuartpenketh8141]

It's the british daimler

[@SamTheManWhoCanTwice]

@@kantina4765 I would rather they had it than some minge like Jake/Logan Paul

[@randyreal5871]

@@SamTheManWhoCanTwice I'd rather the people had it

[@JustTryingToYoutube]

@@SamTheManWhoCanTwice so it’s a royal family or a influencer we have to choose between?😂

[@mitchmatthews6713]

My condolences to you, Mark, and your fellow Brits on the passing of your Queen. She was a great leader, an honorable WW2 veteran, and a lovely person.

[@ronwesterduin2471]

Yeah right.

[@ginapilkington3204]

We are English not british

[@truracer20]

@@ginapilkington3204 Does it really matter in this context, she was the Queen of all 3 identities? The rest of the world could care less about your identity disorder. Hopefully Scotland and Northern Ireland gain independence and then you can go back to simply being English... Since the United Kingdom doesn’t have its own adjective, British can also be understood to mean “of the United Kingdom”. So...

[@danielriordan6387]

The world is a sadder place with the queen's passing. God protect England 🇬🇧 🇺🇲

[@pa5287]

The whole world ....really .

[@paulkirkland3263]

A very nice video to watch. In this week of great sadness, it takes us to other aspects of the Queen's life, and is very enjoyable. Well done, Mark .

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Mark. An amazing collection of cars.

[@steven2212]

Already looking forward to your next vid about QE2, what an amazing woman. Godspeed.

[@samsmith2635]

Bless your heart Mark for this Episode. Very thoughtful.

[@marcrodriquez5153]

Dr Felton, you go into all the everyday stuff that makes up the big picture. I'm a car guy. Thanks!

[@Luxnutz1]

My Dad repaired King George VI personally owned Lanchesters.

[@davidnemoseck9007]

Thanks for this cool details about the Queen and the royal family.

[@BPMChan-nr7ik]

Queen Elizabeth II was a legendary figure who had a perfect combination of strength, resolve, and duty and yet was at the same time a wise, loving, and caring person who was also a great listener and a witty commentator respected by so many in the Commonwealth and around the world. A truly unique monarch who will never be forgotten or matched. RIP Your Majesty as you reunite with HRH Prince Philip

[@cornwellstingray]

Thanks for the video Dr. Felton!

[@waynefontaine5533]

I read that the Rover P5B was her favorite, it's a 4spd manual trans and that Buick V8, apparently she loved driving herself around in that car....✌🏻🇺🇸

[@nepiahemopo1702]

My fav! Poor man's RR.

[@_dude..]

That P5 was gorgeous.

[@drusillazurcher6813]

Thank you for this beautiful description w/story of these beautiful historical vehicles!

[@thomasfischer9721]

Mark Felton - This topic had me thinking - Could you do a segment about the queen trooping the colour over the years and the significance of her donning various uniforms (like the Grenadier Guards in '47)? Perhaps in the vein of that segment about Churchill's honorary uniforms, albeit more ceremonial... I love how your content reflects current events...keep up the stellar work!

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

I doubt there would be much interest in that. Sorry bud.

[@nomdeplume798]

I seem to remember that in the '70s, Prince Philip also used an electric Bedford CF van to get around London. I think it was one of a batch designed for the Royal Mail.

[@legopattonfilms]

The Late-Queen of England had a great taste in classic cars. I'm glad you got some permission to show those off, also the 1929 Daimler Double-Six 30 Brougham which was owned by her grandfather King George V is my favorite. This will help us classic car fans worldwide remember the Queen and her reign, rest in peace your majesty.

[@AtheistOrphan]

I remember the old advert: “What’s the best way to get to Buckingham Palace?” “In a Daimler saloon!”

[@rad7965]

I saw this collection at Sandringham a few years ago. All kind of interesting things on display there in the museum. I'm from Florida's Space Coast and was in England on vacation.

[@jst7714]

I’ve always secretly admired British cars while unabashedly driving Buicks. I have to say, I loved seeing the royal warrants in the handbook for my old Jaguar XJ6. Spent a lot of time reading it on the side of the road.

[@221b-l3t]

Hehe my dad got a 96 Sovereign after 20 years in Buick Skylark, 81 I think built in Switzerland. We moved continents so the Buick stayed behind. God I loved that XJ so much. Still had the ancient E-type straight 6 4.2 L. Or 4L I forget. Just such a smooth ride and a lot of power once that ship got moving. Sound system was lovely too, blasting away Supertramp or Dire Straits while he flew it around the country roads. Just such a sexy car. I really want to start earning enough so I can snatch one up while they are still cheap. The XK's are already getting more expensive, I'm sure pre Ford XJ will soon rise in value. I just don't understand spending 70k on some boring as Tuareg when you could buy a Sovereign and XK8 and still have enough left over for a top condition Cessna lol. And it was reliable too. Jags have a bit of a rough reputation but that thing just ran, no problems, no dripping nothing. And in Tropical climate too. We had it in British Racing Green and Right hand drive, so the true British experience (in the former Commonwealth). Sadly it lost it's life after a truck rear ended it... we sold the front half for parts so we got lucky. Once we had a frontal collision and a rear ended one donated a new bumper so I guess it was karma. No shame in liking Buicks and Jags, you can like brunettes and blondes, just different. Hehe

[@BuzzLOLOL]

And then British cars got Buick engines for 35 years...

[@QueerOkie]

My daily driver is a 1995 Buick Roadmaster and I also have a Silver Shadow in my collection. Many royals and nobles owned Buicks, so there is a relation!

[@jst7714]

@@QueerOkie Roadmaster is a daily in my household, never had a Roller though.

[@RobertJarecki]

​@user-lv7ph7hs7l I rented an XJ6 saloon while visiting England in the late 1970s. Took it from London to Oxford on the motorway where it easily cruised at 100 to 115 mph. Unfortunately, the transmission fluid backed up the lipstick tube and caught fire on the hot engine. This was the second car I had rented from the same company. I ran the first one, an Austin, into a concrete pillar in the Penta Hotel garage. The same company allowed me to reserve a Silver Shadow on a later trip. Fortunately for the Shadow, a change in plans canceled that visit. The company did offer a driver with the Shadow but a 25 year old American tourist doesn't get much chance to drive a Shadow! Wild Americans! No respect!

[@Rampagedd]

A sad end of an era indeed. Loved our Queen

[@steinrich56]

Greetings from Australia....from a 73 year old guy. I do hope that you will put up a video of HRH Queen Elizabeth, the Second, when the time is right. I always enjoy your videos. Kindest Regards, (John)

[@Azeria]

I’m sure some in the comments will be confused why the British royal family would use so many Daimlers, knowing the name from the previous name for the company that owns Mercedes-Benz, as a German brand. While the name Daimler comes from the company set up by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, (DMG), the name was used under licence by an independent British company set up by HJ Lawson, this Daimler is the one which received a Royal Warrant to provide cars in 1902, which it lost to Rolls-Royce in the 1950s. They also supplied cars to the monarchs of Spain, Prussia, and Johor. The brand was sold to Jaguar, where it was used to sell re-branded cars for a few decades until it was quietly killed off in 2010. The other Daimler merged into Benz & Cie, to create Daimler-Benz, a name which came and went over the years, but the parent company is now just Mercedes-Benz.

[@leemichael2154]

Well before the name Windsor was adopted the family name was von gotterberg which was changed after the bomber's of the same name started bombing England and a cousin of the king tried to bomb Buckingham palace

[@fredjae]

Thanks for that backstory, didn't knew that and was quite confiused that the royals bought some of our german cars just while the blitz was coming down😂🙈

[@sebastianscho4019]

@@leemichael2154 The family name was Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha.

[@Blackadder75]

@@sebastianscho4019 Captain Darling : I'm as British as Queen Victoria! Captain Blackadder : So your father's German, you're half German, and you married a German!

[@leemichael2154]

@@sebastianscho4019 well I was using memory not Google but you can see my point bud

[@elviramcintosh9878]

Thanks for this episode. It is always fascinating to get a glimpse into the everyday life of the royals, and the dangers that they face. A beautiful collection of vehicles. Thank you.

[@benh1216]

Yet another perfect video Dr Felton. 👍🏻 a sad time it is with the passing of our late and great Queen. God bless her and long live the king..

[@appalachianwanderer4634]

I knew you would take a different route about the Queen's passing. Lovely cars

[@zukosmom3780]

This was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@abdominalsnowman5848]

Greetings from Houston Tx, keep up the excellent work Mark…. Love your videos …. God save the Queen….

[@bobcosmic]

Here to listen to Professor Felton on the late Queen Elizabeth II and her motor pool !

[@ggee7391]

Two things you did not mention Mark. 1, Her Majesty's official car never had and did not have to display a registration number plate, the only person who does not in the UK. The kidnapping was partially thwarted by a plumber who happened to be passing - he received a George Cross for his courage. Also when Peter Ball the kidnapper order Princess Ann out of the car she point blank refused to leave even though he had a gun pointed directly at her - the gun was real and was fired wounding the Detective bodyguard who put his hand in front of the barrel.

[@wilsontheconqueror8101]

As an American I have great respect for Queen Elizabeth ll second as a Monarch of Great Britain and commonwealths that encompass over a billion people. We will always regard the British isles as the Mother country and share in your mourning of a Great Matriarch. Carry on Mr.Felton.

[@Stu-SB]

Nicely said my man, UK and USA are strong allies and hopefully always will be , from sunny Scotland... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

Matriarch, but other than that absolutely!

[@StevenKeery]

Wilson the Conqueror: Patriarch refers to a male, Matriarch refers to a female. We also sympathise with you on this anniversary of 9/11 from our side of the Pond.

[@Pyxis10]

You do not speak for all Americans.

[@wilsontheconqueror8101]

I have edited previous statements to include " Matriarch". I apologize, thank you for informing me. 🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@jamesclendon4811]

I love the fact that during the attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne, when the would-be abductor ordered her out of the car, she responded "Not bloody likely," and ultimately exited out of the other side.

[@fredfarnackle5455]

Brilliant retort and typical, down-to-earth, Princess Anne!👍

[@RobG001]

I read somewhere that her police bodyguard was armed with a walther ppk, which jammed after the first shot, that was the end of the ppk as service weapon for the Royal Protection squad. :) If what i read is correct. (this occurred back in 1974)

[@mr.b1560]

Awesome collection she has there. God rest the Queen.

[@Contessa6363]

Very interesting Dr Felton. Truly some very beautiful automobiles!❤

[@simonacuthbert1]

Excellent work again, Mark with this short documentary being topical, interesting and respectful. Thanks for producing and sharing it.

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you much Mark for your videos on past history!!!

[@jassonsw]

Also you didn't mention the Rolls Royce Phantom IV. One of the rarest cars imaginable with only 18 ever built. King Charles III used it at the late Queen's funeral and it was pictured driving him through London.

[@jayernster7869]

Does Professor Felton HAVE to think of EVERYTHING?! Yet another well researched and measured video. Thank You, Mr. Felton for the constant knowledge, entertainment and content you provide.

[@brianb2837]

I did not realize that the Queen had such a great collection of antique automobiles. Thank you Dr. Felton for this interesting side of the dearly departed Queen Elizabeth

[@SmartDave60]

She had many other “antiques” too. ☹️

[@kennysherrill6542]

As a car collector myself I'm very impressed, the only car in my collection that a Royals might like to drive is my 1963 Chrysler Imperial, it drives like a dream. My all time favorite is my 1955 Chevy, it was our family car when I was a child. 👍♥️🇺🇸⚘️

[@AtheistOrphan]

Nice cars, but a bit too gaudy for our royals.

[@kfl611]

When I was young in the 1970's we knew a family, where all of them were very tall. They bought a checker cab as it gave them plenty of leg room. We thought that was so cool.

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@kfl611 - That IS cool! I would love one but it’s too big for British roads.

[@hansulrichboning8551]

The Alvis and the P5 are extrem beautyful cars,but quite unknown on the continent.

[@stevephillips8719]

Hi Mark, very interesting. My Uncle David supplies the Queen's (now the King's) garages with the paint for the cars and coaches. Wilson's Paints (By Appointment to The Queen) Coach paints. He's in Exmouth in Devon.

[@gsmith207]

that was awesome! Was so curious about that myself, and now I know! Thanks Mark great as always! And that narration the way you tell the story is just the best

[@m42037]

Omg I love that 61 RR!! Those old RRs are so beautiful, my favourite is the 65, dream car

[@francis2811]

Royal Daimlers were exclusively supplied by Stratton Instone, today known as the car dealership 'Stratstone'

[@johnkidd1226]

During WW2, Elizabeth in uniform went to a dance hall one evening with some older coworkers. A rather inebriated G.I. pulled her onto the dance floor and was promptly taken to the floor by her bodyguards. She made sure noone was disciplined for her breach of security although she got a lecture from her father, the King. She was 18 at the time.

[@frostedbutts4340]

Lmao bet that soldier was telling that story for years and nobody would believe it

[@davidmccann9811]

Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret walked around London on VE Day and joined in the festivities and dancing with the crowds.

[@linkieloos]

Whatever your stance on the Royals, you can't deny their great taste in cars.

[@ZER0ZER0SE7EN]

While visiting London in the fall of 2016, everyone on Oxford St saw police on motorcycles quickly close the intersection. While looking to see what it was closed for, I saw the Rolls Royce at 5:09 turn off of Oxford St south toward Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip dressed royally. I remarked how tall the windows were. They came and went so quickly that I didn't have time to get a photo with my phone. I wondered were they had been that early evening. I wonder if people would try to hail the "taxi cab" while Prince Phillip drove through London?

[@AtheistOrphan]

‘The Queen used this car between 1961 and 2002’ (Stated in the video). You would have seen one of the cars that replaced it, a Bentley state limousine.

[@ZER0ZER0SE7EN]

@@AtheistOrphan Yes, the car in the video is retired to the Sandringham museum. They would likely not drive it 100 miles one way to London and put it in use. The limousine I did see in London with the royals looked very much like that one, though, from a quick passing by.

[@raitsuki]

@@ZER0ZER0SE7EN My guess would be that you saw them in one of the two RR Phantom VI:s from the 70s and 80s that are still in use by the Royals, the newer Bentleys being the primary state cars. Charles III rode in one of those Phantoms when he arrived at Buckingham Palace on friday and shook hands with the crowd.

[@fus149hammer5]

As a retired cabbie I can safely say yes he would have had many people sticking their hands up and shouting 'CAB'! Imagine if he did pick someone up? "You'd never guess who was in the FRONT of my cab today!

[@craigtiano3455]

There are also cars at The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. In addition, you'll find the Queen Mother's Jaguar MK VII (with many MK IX upgrades) and her Daimler DS420 at JDHT in Coventry. There are also several interesting royal cars at the Coventry Motor Museum, including a 1930's Daimler and Diana's car from when she was a nanny.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Another smash hit from Dr. Felton . Thanks again.

[@russellburgan9023]

More of this type of content. I learned a lot about cars I knew nothing about. Thanks for sharing Mark.

[@danrook5757]

And u still have no money

[@MeanLaQueefa]

MFP back with another banger. That intro music gets me hyped, like when I was younger and the History Channel would play “the Blitz” footage or actual historical shows.

[@alexburke1899]

That Rolls Royce was just beautiful, the other cars were nice but that one seemed a step above in quality, function and looks.

[@notthatdonald1385]

Excellent video! Thank you Dr. Felton.

[@greathornedowl3644]

From Minnesota USA. My deepest condolences to the Queen's family and friends upon her passing. Did Not Know That - thought Daimler was Mercedes-Benz, nope, similar but a British company. All works of art. Sadly Americans do not make luxury cars on that level (Duesenberg, Packard) anymore.

[@lawrencelewis2592]

Daimler was the British arm of the Daimler company of Stuttgart. They were independent since around 1910 but I could be wrong about that.

[@jackkruese4258]

As as a Brit your comment is appreciated and condolences on the anniversary of 9/11.

[@matthewneddeau7993]

We can’t afford that crap here! What’s wrong with Caddies and Lincolns?

[@jimmyfleetwood1118]

Greetings from a Minn. family not there. Thank you for the kind words. The world needs more of them.

[@1951GL]

On holiday in North Wales in 1966 I saw a pre war Packard parked up in a village - staggering thing, huge, the interior resembled a country club.

[@ellasmommy9278]

This was absolutely lovely to watch. I love the old Daimlers and that Rolls-Royce was to die for

[@Donaldopato]

Marvelous Dr. Felton. Happened to be in London a few years ago and saw HM The Queen in the current Bentley.

[@martyncotton5740]

Great content as always thank you Mark 😎👍👍

[@TeamFish15]

Fun facts: The Monarch isn’t required to have a drivers license, nor have license plates. The Monarch also doesn’t have to obey speed limits.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

Slight amendment to your your fun fact. The monarch doesn't have to have plates on the State Cars, they are required on the private cars.

[@anthonyobrien3841]

Mark is an incredible educator. The detail in his videos are fascinating

[@elm7666]

For the millions, even billions who never met her majesty the Queen, lots of us feel a sense of loss with her untimely passing. Her uncanny wit, generosity, love of family, and call to duty will not be seen again in our lifetime. Thanks so much for sharing these priceless and timeless vehicles with the viewers here. May she rest in eternal peace QE2.

[@alanaban3519]

Y so many vehicle

[@tywinlannister8015]

Imagine stopping a cab, and realizing Prince Philip's driving.

[@truckerfromreno]

May Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II rest in eternal peace and rise in glory. She has dedicated her life in the service of her people. We are so very proud of her. Long Live the King.

[@jasongibson6824]

There is an Australian Ford LTD that has been converted into a stretch limousine for Queen Elizabeth here in Australia it was modified with a flat floor full leather seats fitted with usual communication devices this particular car was designed and made to replace the existing Rolls Royce Phantom that was used for the royal family when they were in Australia, but the Australian government didn't have any more Ford Cars made because the cost was to expensive. This car as far as I know still exists here in Tasmania and is painted white this car was built in 1986/87.

[@dougtheviking6503]

Good show Mark! Thank you for keeping history alive.. As a American we still think the British Monarchy still stand for God &Country...

[@Eric4Lego]

Jalopnik had a good article about how much of a gearhead the Queen was. Great video on the same topic!

[@matthewwhitton5720]

The late Her Majesty the Queens collection of, and association with, such lovely automobiles reminds me of the thrill of riding as a passenger in a beautiful , almost vintage old Porsche as a child. Even the interior was gorgeous, and, although I can’t recall exactly what the ‘ specs ‘ were, it came equipped with something resembling fuel injection, seen on the dashboard with a prominent switch. When flipped, my word how the vehicle seemed set to fly up off the road.