[TrackDay]

There are all kinds of custom jobs that we all want to do. But imagine designing the car that will take us on our final journey. As exciting as his life, Prince Philip did make sure he will go out in style. From his love of flying planes, sailing and driving he did celebrate life & drove till the age of 97, until he surrendered his license after an accident. Here is an article on the Car he designed for the last journey that will take his coffin in a small ceremonial procession from the State Entrance to St. George’s Chapel, for the funeral service

For 16 years Prince Philip tinkered and toiled on a secret project he knew he would never live to see used - the hearse to carry his own coffin.

Now, two days before his funeral on Saturday, the custom-made Land Rover designed by the Duke has been unveiled for the first time.

His work on the bespoke Land Rover Defender TD5 130 chassis cab begun in 2003, the year he turned 82, and was finished aged 98 in 2019.

The open top rear has been modified to fit his coffin and equipped with special rubber grips on silver pins - known as the 'stops' - to keep it secure while it makes the journey through Windsor to St George's Chapel.

A military man to his core, Philip also requested the original Belize Green paintwork was changed to Dark Bronze Green like those used by the armed forces.

Land Rover has maintained the vehicle since it was built and has prepared it for the funeral in collaboration with the Royal Household.

Chief executive Thierry Bollore said: 'We are deeply privileged to have enjoyed a very long and happy association with the Duke of Edinburgh over many decades.

'We are also honoured that the Land Rover which the duke designed will be used at the funeral on Saturday.

'The duke was a tremendous champion for design, engineering and technology.

'During his visits to our sites he engaged with hundreds of employees and demonstrated his impressive knowledge and deep interest in vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing.

'The duke was a truly remarkable man and will be greatly missed.'

Image and article source:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-unveiled.html

[S15]

Well, that looks less like a hearse, and more like a Pickup truck.

But, nevertheless, RIP Prince Phillip. What better car to go out on a last ride on, than one you yourself designed.

[Pacific]

Land Rover is paying its respects by putting up a tribute on their main-page. RIP Prince Philip.
https://www.landroverusa.com/index.html


BTW, this gun bus was built by Foley Specialist Vehicles - http://www.foleysv.com/

[TrackDay]

Some pictures of the Defender during the ceremony.


The Defender fulfilling its mission.


The Queen in her Bentley State Limousine following the procession.





As expected with the members of the British Royal Family, most of the cars were English.

Image source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...Edinburgh.html

[Gurgaon_lyon]

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As expected with the members of the British Royal Family, most of the cars were English.

Dare I say Indian and German