These magnificent air-conditioned Vanden Plas Princess cars combine style and elegance built especially for regal occasions. The eight seater limousine featuring classic backward opening doors will ensure that you arrive at your function with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of style.

The Austin Princess: In 1947 Sir Herbert Austin purchased Vanden Plas in order to build a luxury car - and the Princess Saloon was born.

The first two Princesses went to the Queen (then Princess) Elizabeth in 1952 and the last saloon was built in 1957. The Queen subsequently purchased two more Princess saloons because she liked them so much.

The Limousine version continued to be made until 1968, badged "Vanden Plas Princess" under the Austin company, who marketed the vehicles as their flagship car, ahead of Jaguar and Daimler. As the BMC days come to a close, it was decided to cease production of this grand old vehicle from the range and the last was built in 1968.

Only 1500 were ever built. Each one took about four months to hand-build by a small team dedicated to that one car. The frame is wood, built on a steel "box style" chassis, with panels constructed of aluminium.