The tradition, which was already lasting half a century at the time, was continued by Elizabeth II, despite she fell in love with a Rolls-Royce in 1950, while still a princess. More specifically, she fell in love with a Phantom IV painted in her favourite colour, green. She loved the car so much that she did not give it up even after her coronation in 1952. Although she kept the four Straight Eight Daimlers with Hooper bodywork inherited from her father in the royal fleet, she added the Phantom IV to them. However, it could not be included in the distinguished fleet in its original form. It had to be repainted from green to the royal colours, i.e. dark red (Royal Claret) at the bottom with a black roof. The Queen remained loyal to Rolls-Royce later on, driving mainly a Phantom V from 1960 and a Phantom VI from 1978, while the Daimler Straight Eights were phased out.
Photo 1: The 1987 model update can be recognised by its plastic bumper and lower radiator grille.
Photo 2: Genuine classic push-button handles, chrome-plated, of course.
Photo 3: The inline six-cylinder engine has a dual exhaust system. This is not for sportiness, but so that the engine is barely audible.
Photo 4: Viewed from the front, the crowned coat of arms on the carriage announces that the ruler is on board, as does the same flag when viewed from the side.
Photo 5: Owner Christian Vanik next to his DS420 with its original number plate, holding a folder documenting the car's historical role.

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