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Rolls-Royce Phantom IV 4AF2 – Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
Historically documentedChassis 4AF2
Identity
| Chassis number | 4AF2 |
|---|---|
| Model | Rolls-Royce Phantom IV |
| Coachbuilder | H.J. Mulliner |
| Current location | Royal Mews, London |
| Authentication | Historically documented |
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It is on display at Royal Mews, London, United Kingdom.
Why this car matters
The first Phantom IV, built after the Duke of Edinburgh asked for a more formally bodied car. Built under the code name “Maharajah of Nabha”; it still serves at the Royal Mews as “Maharajah”.
How rare is it?
Model rarityNot yet assessed
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed
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History & provenance
Ownership, competition, restoration and sales, in date order.
- 1950Delivery Limousine by H.J. Mulliner, delivered to Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.1
Known modifications
None documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Technical specifications
Values specific to this car. The general specification is on the model page.
No car-specific values recorded – see the model page for the Phantom IV specification. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
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1955 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV State Landaulette, chassis no. 4BP5 (lot 300, Goodwood Revival) Level C Bonhams · 2018-09-08
- 4AF2 ordered by Princess Elizabeth, H J Mulliner body, completed July 1950 (Lot description)
- First Phantom IV 4AF2, ordered by Princess Elizabeth, completed July 1950 (Lot description)
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A century of power and influence: the Rolls-Royce Phantom at 100 Level A Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (newsroom) · 2026-07-27
- First Phantom IV chassis laid down; still serves at the Royal Mews as “Maharajah”