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Queen Elizabeth II’s Rolls-Royce Phantom IV ‘Landaulett’ In Lagos During Her Visit To Nigeria In 1956
Queen Elizabeth II’s Rolls-Royce Phantom IV ‘Landaulett’ in Lagos during her first visit to Nigeria in 1956.
The Rolls-Royce was used to chauffeur her and her husband from airport to meet the then Oba of Lagos, Oba Adeniji Adele ll.
The Queen has atleast two of the rare luxury cars, including the first Rolls-Royce Phantom IV delivered to her in 1952.
After being retired, the Rolls-Royce Phantom IV remained in the Royal Mews until 2002 before being returned to the factory.
It subsequently formed part of the ‘historic Rolls-Royce heritage fleet’ held by Bentley Motors, who later sold it in 2018.
Just 18 of the Rolls-Royce Phantom IV were made between 1950 and 1956, sixteen (16) of which are currently known to still exist.
The first Rolls-Royce Phantom IV in 1952, carrying Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh
Queen Elizabeth II’s car collection consists of several Rolls-Royces, including two rare Phantom IV – a limousine and a landaulett. One of the Phantom IV was the first production model and it was delivered to her on July 6 1950 while she was still the Duchess of Edinburgh.
Her second Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, a ‘Landaulett’, built in the company’s Golden Jubilee year (1904 – 1954), and periodically loaned to the Royal Household for use by the Royal Family, was purchased by the Queen in January 1959 for use as an official state car.
Being suitable for use in hot climates, the ‘Landaulett’ was used on several overseas tours, including during her first visit to Nigeria in 1956, where it was used to chauffeur the 30 year old Queen and her husband from the airport to meet the then Oba of Lagos, Oba Adeniji Adele ll.
After being retired, the Rolls-Royce Phantom IV remained in the Royal Mews until 2002 before being returned to the factory, where it subsequently formed part of the ‘historic Rolls-Royce heritage fleet’ held by Bentley Motors Ltd. It was later sold off in an auction by Bentley Motors Ltd. in 2018.
Her second Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, used for overseas tours, was used to chauffeur her and her husband from airport to meet the then Oba of Lagos, Oba Adeniji Adele ll.
Just eighteen (18) of the Rolls-Royce Phantom IV were made between 1950 and 1956 — sixteen (16) of which are currently known to still exist in museums as well as in public and private collections.
The limited-edition Phantom IV were only built for buyers whom Rolls-Royce considered worthy of the distinction, including the British Royal Family and heads of state.
