Check out these vintage cars owned by Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is known to lead an energetic and active life even at 92. One of the activities that she really enjoys is driving a car, although protocol dictates that Her Majesty carry a chauffeur with her wherever she goes.

In September 2016, Queen Elizabeth II was pictured driving a green Range Rover with Kate's mother, Carole Middleton, in the passenger seat. She gave her a tour of the grouse swamp estate.

It is highly unlikely that the Queen will ever be seen driving on the streets of London, but she still loves to drive around the estate from time to time. Her love of cars goes back to World War II. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary Service and part-time worked as a mechanic.

She is probably the only member of the royal family who knows how to change a tire. While serving in the army, she learned to drive and repair truck and ambulance engines.

The royal garage has a fleet of luxury cars used by Queen Elizabeth II as she is the longest-serving monarch with over 60 years on the throne. Her car collection exceeds £10 million, which is about $13.8 million. Here are 25 rare classic pieces owned by Queen Elizabeth 11.

25 Citroen CM Opera 1972

In 1972, the Citroen SM Opera was named "Automotive Technology Car of the Year" in the United States and placed third in the European Car of the Year competition. Looking at it from the front, one might mistake it for a three-wheeler, but it doesn't look that good.

All Citroen models had hydropneumatic suspension, and this one was no exception. The car was unusual in France as the automotive industry did not recover from World War II.

Journalists and the public questioned the technical characteristics of the car, as they had not seen anything like it on the French market before. The car was produced until 1975 and could reach a top speed of 140 mph and accelerate from 0 to 60 in 8.5 seconds.

24 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet

It was a high-end luxury car designed by Mercedes and used by high-ranking government officials such as the Queen, the German government and even the Pope.

A total of 2,677 units were produced from 1965 to 1981, when production was halted. The Benz 600 also became the basis for the Maybach 57/62 series, which failed to take off and was killed in 2012.

There were two models available for the 1965 600 Mercedes Benz. There was a 4-door sedan with a shorter wheelbase and another with a longer wheelbase which was a 6-door limousine. This variant is owned by Queen Elizabeth II and has a convertible top. Jeremy Clarkson, host of The Grand Tour, is said to own one of these rare gems.

23 Rover P5

The Rover P5 was produced from 1958 to 1973. The company has produced a total of 69,141 vehicles, two of which belong to Queen Elizabeth II.

The P5 was Rover's last model and had a 3.5 liter V8 engine that produced 160 horsepower.

The 3.5 liter engine was highly praised by high government officials, especially in the UK. It was used by Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher, Edward Heath, Harold Wilson and James Callaghan.

The P5 was discontinued and replaced by the Jaguar XJ as the Prime Minister's official car during Margaret Thatcher's tenure.

The Queen owned a JGY 280 that showed up at the popular auto show. Top gear in 2003. The car is currently on display at the Heritage Motor Center in Gaydon Warwickshire.

22 1953 Humber Super Snipe

Queen Elizabeth II has a soft spot for British cars. The Humber Super Snipe was manufactured by the British company Humber Limited from 1938 to 1967.

The first variant produced was the pre-war Humber Super Snipe, which had a top speed of 79 mph, something very few cars could afford at the time.

The car was intended for representatives of the upper middle class and government officials. It was the 1953 model that caught the attention of Queen Elizabeth II. It wasn't very expensive but still had all the luxury to fit a queen. The car had a maximum power of 100 hp. throughout its existence. The company was eventually bought by Chrysler, which made some of the best cars in the 40s and 50s.

21 1948 Daimler, Germany

The Dimler DE was the largest and most expensive car between 1940 and 1950. It's understandable why the queen chose the DE36 all-weather tourer, which was a beast in itself.

The DE36 was the last DE car offered by Daimler and came in three body styles: coupe, limousine and sedan. The popularity of the Daimler DE was not limited to the British royal family. The car was sold to Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Thailand, Monaco and the Royal Family of the Netherlands.

The rear wheels of the Daimler DE were driven by a Hotchkiss drive system with a hypoid gear. It was a new technology that was not used in cars at the time and was considered revolutionary.

20 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V

It is one of the most beautiful cars in the £10 million Queen Elizabeth II car collection. The car is highly collectible as only 516 units were made and most of them were purchased by royal families and governments from all over the world. The car was produced from 1959 to 1968 and was a successful car in terms of the revenue it generated for the company.

It had a 4-speed automatic transmission with a twin-carbureted V9 engine.

In addition to the Queen, another famous owner was singer John Lennon of the famous musical group The Beatles. John Lennon is said to have commissioned the painting himself and the car was delivered from the factory in Valentine black. The car was removed from the Queen's official fleet in 2002.

19 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan limousine

Lincoln Cosmopolitan is one of the few American cars that belonged to Queen Elizabeth II. The car was produced from 1949 to 1954 in Michigan, USA.

The 1950 "President's Car" came about when then-U.S. President Harry S. Truman had problems with General Motors. The company refused to commission presidential cars, and Truman turned to Lincoln for a solution.

Luckily, the company was already producing high-end luxury limousines on behalf of Cosmopolitan. The White House has ordered ten Cosmopolitan limousines for use as official state vehicles. Cars have been modified to provide extra headroom for a hat. It is still a mystery how Queen Elizabeth II managed to get her hands on one of Lincoln's "Presidential Cosmopolitan Limousines."

18 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

The 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is one of the rarest cars in the world. There was one that sold at auction for $7.1 million in 2012, making it the most expensive Rolls-Royce ever sold. The Queen has owned this vehicle in the past, not so much as a vehicle, but as a collectible.

It is also the most expensive collectible in the world and you will have to spend over $7 million to get it. The cost of insurance is about $35 million.

Rolls-Royce called it "the best car in the world" when it was producing it. The Silver Ghost, owned by Rolls-Royce, is still running and in perfect condition, despite being on the odometer for 570,000 miles.

17 1970 Daimler Vanden Place

Daimler Vanden Plas is another name for the Jaguar XJ series. The Queen owns three of them, which she commissioned to be made with special characteristics. There was to be no chrome around the doors, and only exclusive upholstery was used in the cabin.

A total of 351 units were produced. The car had a 5.3 L V12 engine and had a top speed of 140 mph. Daimler Vanden claimed that it was the fastest 4-seater at the time. In 1972, a long wheelbase version was introduced that was more versatile and provided more legroom for passengers. The DS420 is a rare car today and is even hard to come by at auction.

16 1969 Austin Princess Vanden Place limousine

This Princess Vanden Plas limousine was one of the luxury cars produced by Austin and its subsidiary between 1947 and 1968.

The car had a 6 cc 3,995-cylinder overhead engine. An early version of the Austin Princess was tested for top speed by British magazine The Motor. It was able to reach a top speed of 79 mph and accelerate from 0 to 60 in 23.3 seconds. The price of the car was 3,473 pounds sterling, which at that time was a large amount.

The Queen bought the car because of the luxury of the interior and because it looked like a royal car. The fact that it is a limousine may also have influenced the purchase decision.

15 1929 Daimler Double Six

The 1929 Daimler Double six was made specifically to compete with the silver ghost Rolls-Royce. Queen Elizabeth II must have been well versed in cars and their history in order to buy from two competing brands.

The design of the engine was optimized as much as possible to achieve high power and smoothness, but not necessarily because it was loud. The cylinder block was made by combining two existing Daimler engines into one for even more power.

Daimler is the third most prestigious British car manufacturer, which explains why Queen Elizabeth II has several models of this brand. The car has become a collector's item and you'll have to shell out over $3 million to get your hands on the Double Six. The Queen, as usual, presented it to the Royal Museum.

14 1951 Ford V8 Pilot

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The pilot V8 engine was one of Ford UK's best selling vehicles. Between 21,155 and 1947, 1951 units were sold.

It was the first large post-war British Ford. The V8 had a 3.6 liter V8 engine and had a top speed of 80 mph.

Like most Fords of that era, the V8 had vacuum operated wipers. This was a design flaw, as it would unexpectedly slow down or come to a complete stop when the car was at full throttle.

The Shooting Brake body style found on the V8 was later adopted by various station wagon companies. The term was eventually used to refer to vehicles that were used to transport shooting equipment and trophies.

13 1953 Land Rover Series 1

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The 1953 Land Rover Series 1 was ahead of its time in design and performance. Queen Elizabeth II's love for Land Rover is well documented. If she drives around the estates by herself, you're more likely to find her in a four-wheeled Land Rover.

Series 1 was conceived immediately after the end of World War II. Before that, Land Rover was only known for making luxury cars. The initial series 1 had a 1.6-liter engine with 50 hp. The car also came with a four speed gearbox. Each year the Series 1 saw improved changes that opened the door for Land Rover as a company. In 1992, the company stated that 70% of all Series 1 aircraft ever built were still operational.

12 2002 Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender epitomizes everything British when it comes to automotive engineering. Production of the Defender was halted in 2016, although there are rumors that production may soon resume.

The Defender may not be the most expensive car in the Queen Elizabeth II fleet, but it certainly has some sentimental value. You can get a car for around $10,000 and you are sure to get a durable car despite the history of the previous owner.

The car has a 2.5-liter diesel engine and a 5-speed manual transmission with an aerodynamic design. The top speed is 70 mph, which is not very impressive. The Land Rover excels when it comes to off-road driving and this is where its performance should be judged.

11 1956 Ford Zephyr Estate

This is another Ford on the Queen's list of rare classics. The 1956 Ford Zephyr Estate was produced between 1950 and 1972. The original Ford Zephyr had an excellent 6-cylinder engine. It wasn't until 1962 that Ford offered the Zephyr with a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder engine.

The Zephyr, along with the Executive and Zodiac, was the biggest passenger car in the UK in the 50s.

The Ford Zephyr was one of the few first UK cars to go into series production. The Queen owns a prestigious executive car that was included in the last months of production of the Ford Zephyr Estate. The Mark III version was discontinued in 1966 and the Mark IV took its place the same year.

10 1992 Daimler DS420

The Queen popularized the Daimler marque and that would be to claim it was the unofficial royal car. The DS420 is also known as the "Daimler limousine" and is still used by the Queen today. This is her favorite car when she attends weddings or funerals, and the car still looks good despite being 26 years old.

The car borrowed the layout of Jaguar's flagship 420G with minor wheelbase changes. The car is said to have a mobile boardroom that was originally designed at the request of Sir John Egan, who was head of Jaguar in 1984. The interior was furnished with a cocktail bar, TV and computer. In addition to Queen Elizabeth II, the Danish royal house also uses it for funerals.

9 1961 Vauxhall Cross Estate

This is one of those cars that keeps you humble. Her Majesty the Queen has a fleet of very expensive cars but still owns the Vauxhall Cresta Estate.

The car was produced from 1954 to 1972 by Vauxhall. The Cresta was sold as an upmarket version and was supposed to replace the Vauxhall Velox. There were 4 different kits. The Queen owns the Cresta PA SY, which was produced from 1957 to 1962. A total of 81,841 units were produced.

There was an option for a 5-door station wagon or a 4-door sedan. It had a 3-speed manual transmission with a 2,262cc engine. PA is the most popular version of Cresta. The car was inexpensive and had to compete with cars such as Buick and Cadillac of the time.

8 1925 Rolls-Royce Twenty

This is another rare collectible owned by Queen Elizabeth II. The car was produced by Rolls-Royce from 1922 to 1929. It was produced alongside the Silver Ghost, another rare car owned by the Queen.

The Twenty was a small car and was intended for drivers, but in the end many of them were bought by people with a personal driver. It was supposed to be a fun car to own and drive. The car was designed by Sir Henry Royce himself.

It had a 6 cc inline 3,127-cylinder engine. The Twenty was slightly more powerful than the Silver Ghost due to the engine design. They were placed in one block, in which 6 cylinders were split. Only 2,940 Rolls-Royce Twenty units were produced.

7 1966 Aston Martin DB6

The Aston Martin DB6 was also driven by the Prince of Wales in the 60s. No one could buy this car to drive it with a driver. Queen Elizabeth II must have acquired it for personal driving.

The car was produced from September 1965 to 1971. Of all the Aston Martin models produced so far, the DB6 is the longest-lived. A total of 1,788 units were produced.

The car was the successor to the DB5 which was also an amazing car. It had a more attractive aerodynamic design. The new DB6 was available as either a four-seat convertible or a 2-door coupe.

It had a 3,995 cc engine that produced 282 hp. at 5,500 rpm. Those numbers were amazing for a car made in 1966.

6 2016 Bentley Bentayga

Bentley Bentayga is a rare car designed for the elite in the world. By "the select few" I mean the less than 1% who control the global economy. Her Majesty belongs to the elite, so the first Bentley Bentayga of 2016 was delivered to her.

Her Bentayga has been customized for royalty. Bentayga is currently the fastest SUV in the world. It has a top speed of 187 mph with a 12 horsepower W600 engine under the hood.

What sets it apart from other SUVs on the market is the sumptuous interior detailing. If the interior looks better than your living room, then this car is definitely not for you.