Bentley Once Owned by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Listed at Doncaster Dealership
A luxury Bentley Flying Spur believed to have been previously owned by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been listed for sale at a Doncaster dealership for £124,975. The vehicle, advertised as an "Ex Royal Family Car" by Portland Autos, has clocked just 7,000 miles and was originally purchased six years ago for approximately £220,000.
The car features a Barnato racing green exterior, a linen and Cumbrian green diamond quilted leather interior, a six-litre engine, 22-inch polished alloy wheels, and four-wheel drive. It also boasts massage and ventilated front and rear seats, a Naim sound system, and a Breitling clock. The dealership uncovered the royal connection after making enquiries into the vehicle's unusual service history.
"We found it had a very strange service history so made some inquiries and realised it was a royal household car, and eventually we put two and two together and worked it all out," Clive Watson, owner of Portland Autos, told The Times. "We didn't buy the car from the royal household directly, it came through a third party, but the fact that it was owned by a royal is likely to help sell it as it is both something of interest about the car and it means it will have been incredibly well cared for."
A Car With a Royal History
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor previously drove the Bentley Flying Spur with a personalised "A03 DOY" number plate—the abbreviation standing for Duke of York—to his father Prince Philip's funeral in 2021 and to his granddaughter's christening the following year. The vehicle was reportedly bought new before Andrew had it sprayed Barnato racing green, replacing its original blue colour.
It was reported that Andrew dropped his personalised number plate last October, around the same time King Charles announced the process to strip him of his titles had begun. The plate is no longer listed on the DVLA website. The car is understood to have been sold to a specialist Bentley dealership between 2024 and 2025.
The sale comes at a delicate moment for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is preparing for a High Court hearing to quash Thames Valley Police search warrants. He was arrested on his 66th birthday in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew denies the allegations.
He is set to take legal action against Thames Valley Police and the Central Criminal Court in a bid to challenge the warrants that led to his arrest. The legal proceedings are ongoing.
Why the Sale Matters
The listing of the Bentley at roughly half its original retail price underscores the shifting fortunes of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has faced mounting scrutiny over his connections to Epstein. The vehicle's royal provenance, once a selling point, now carries a more complicated legacy. While the dealership frames the royal ownership as a positive—suggesting the car will have been "incredibly well cared for"—the association may deter some buyers while attracting others interested in its notoriety.
The timing of the sale also coincides with Andrew's broader legal battles, which have kept him in the headlines. The High Court challenge against Thames Valley Police is the latest development in a saga that has seen him stripped of royal titles and public duties.
Broader Implications
For the luxury car market, the sale offers a case study in how provenance can both enhance and complicate value. A Bentley Flying Spur with low mileage and a royal connection might typically command a premium, but the current asking price reflects a significant depreciation. The car's history—including its use at high-profile family events—adds a layer of intrigue that could appeal to collectors, even as the former owner's reputation remains contested.
Portland Autos, a family-run firm established in 1983, specialises in prestige vehicles. The dealership's decision to advertise the car as an "Ex Royal Family Car" suggests it sees the connection as a marketing asset. Whether that translates into a quick sale remains to be seen, but the listing has already drawn media attention.
As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor awaits his legal hearing, the Bentley's sale serves as a tangible reminder of his past privileges and present challenges. The car, once a symbol of royal status, is now a commodity on a dealership forecourt in Doncaster—a striking contrast to its former life in the royal fleet.
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