The British royal family has had a strong relationship with cars since the automobile was first manufactured in England. Initially, royal cars were produced by the Daimler Motor Company, which was established in 1896 as England’s first automaker. The bodies of these special state cars were crafted by famed coachbuilder Hooper, which had established its reputation as a premier carriage constructor with the awarding of a royal warrant—a prestigious, and advertisable, seal of approval, […]
7 Collectible Cars Driven by the Royal Family—Including Princess Diana's … – Architectural Digest