Auction of black RS Turbo Series 1 used by Princess of Wales from 1985-88 ‘exceeds all expectations’
Classic car specialist Arwel Richards polishing the 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo previously owned by Diana, Princess of Wales.Classic car specialist Arwel Richards polishing the 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo previously owned by Diana, Princess of Wales.A car used byThe black Ford Escort RS Turbo, driven by Diana from 23 August 1985 to 1 May 1988, sold to a UK buyer at the Silverstone Auctions sale on Saturday.
She preferred to drive her own car and had a member of the Royalty Protection Command in the passenger seat.
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