Rolls-Royce
Phantom VI State Limousine (1986/87, No.4 State Car)

Why it matters

Delivered to the Royal fleet in July 1987 and codenamed "Lady Norfolk", this is one of the two Phantom VIs owned by Queen Elizabeth II. It remains in service at the Royal Mews and is one of the best-known commissions on the last coachbuilt Rolls-Royce.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The manufacturer's heritage article describes the Queen's two Phantom VIs. The first, codenamed "Oil Barrel", had its roof raised by 13 cm and a Perspex rear cupola with a two-piece black aluminium cover for privacy. The second, delivered in July 1987, was "Lady Norfolk" and has a standard roof height. Both are still in service at the Royal Mews.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Unlike the earlier "Oil Barrel" car, "Lady Norfolk" has a standard roof height and no raised rear cupola.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   Motor1 Italia – Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, l'auto della Regina d'Inghilterra Level C

   • 1 this individual royal state car ('Lady Norfolk', delivered July 1987)

   Accessed 2026-11-12
2. 2
   Models of the Marque - the 1980s: Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Level A Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Press Club

   • more powerful 6.75-litre V8 engine
   • modern three-speed automatic gearbox to replace the original four-speed
   • three-speed automatic gearbox

   Accessed 2026-11-12