Meet the Mysterious Indian Businessman Who Outsmarted Ambani and Adani to Buy Queen Elizabeth II's Favourite Range Rover!

This particular vehicle, designed specifically for Queen Elizabeth II and the British royal family, bears the unique registration number OU16 XVH.

The Range Rover, a 2016 model, is one of the only a few cars that Queen Elizabeth II used during her public appearances, while undertaking royal duties. And recently, the Range Rover has been put up for sale and has been bought by an Indian businessman. But surprisingly, the buyer is neither Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, nor Ratan Tata.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the businessman, who wishes to remain anonymous, sourced the Range Rover from an auction house in the United Kingdom. The vehicle, known for its history and connection to the British royal family, was a top-end variant of the Range Rover Autobiography model.

The sale of this particular Range Rover includes the vehicle's ownership history and documentation that clearly states that the vehicle was once owned by Queen Elizabeth II. Additionally, the vehicle also retains its original UK registration number OU16 XVH, which adds to the history and value of the car.

Queens Elizabeth II, known for her fondness towards the Land Rover brand, used this particular Range Rover on a number of occasions while undertaking her royal duties. Moreover, the Range Rover had also been used by other members of the royal family in the United Kingdom.

The Range Rover model owned by the queen was a bespoke vehicle, that has been customized to cater to her specific needs. The interior of the vehicle features a rear compartment, which has been specifically configured for the queen.

The interior and exterior of the Range Rover Autobiography model are unlike any standard Range Rover and offer exclusive features like leather and wood trim. Additionally, the interior of the vehicle also features a luxurious centre console that integrates communication controls to aid the queen during official functions.

After being sold at an auction house in the United Kingdom, the vehicle has now been bought by an Indian businessman. And while the price of the vehicle has not been disclosed, industry insiders estimate that the deal was valued at millions of British pounds.

And as the rich history of the Range Rover Autobiography model spread throughout the UK, some car collectors pointed out that this Range Rover could potentially increase in value in the coming years and be remembered as a momentous vehicle in the history of the British royal family.

It is also worth noting that at the heart of this bespoke Range Rover lies a 4-litre engine, that produces massive amounts of power, enough to carry the luxurious Range Rover quickly and smoothly over long distances.

In fact, the Range Rover Autobiography model is often associated with being at the top of the hierarchy among cars in the royal convoy, a claim that stems from the special characteristics and personalization that went into its creation. Such highly modified cars, in the vehicle’s segment typically have long waiting lists.

So, every time one comes on sale, there’s a scramble amongst car enthusiasts and serious buyers with deep pockets to get their hands on one of the model’s exclusive variants. As such sales are extremely newsworthy, in cases of such purchases the owners tend to come under scrutiny.

Not so surprisingly, the sale of this bespoke Range Rover Autobiography model and its bespoke customization to Queen Elizabeth II itself is turning out to be an event. Its eventual sale and existence, add further points to the mystique regarding the royal garage. Moreover, if history and its past ownership add unparalleled value to the vehicle, this could make all the difference for potential investors, out of which one will be hoping to make millions from the venture.

So, while the sales details of the car are an eye-opener for each and every car enthusiast out there, so are its overall experience and grand history. And for the buyer who purchased the vehicle at an auction this time, he now needs to maintain it, give its history the due respect. As news of the sale gains widespread traction, the focus is all set to shift on what would happen going forward to its condition and up-keeping going forward.