A 2009 Jaguar X-Type Estate, previously owned and driven by HM Queen Elizabeth II, is being raffled to raise money for Red Nose Day.
The special Jaguar has been donated to the Comic Relief charity draw by Chris Evans’ Carfest.
Entering the prize draw offers a chance to own a genuine piece of royal household history.
By royal appointment
Finished in Emerald Fire green with a Barley leather interior, the Jaguar X-Type Estate was purchased from new by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
It’s said to have been an alternative to her favourite Land Rover Defender, with the Ian Callum-designed wagon offering a useful boot for her beloved corgi dogs. Her Majesty was often seen driving the Jaguar around the Windsor estate, making use of it until at least March 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II was clearly not one for hanging about. Powering the X-Type is the range-topping 228hp 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine, combined with all-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox.
Fittingly, the Jaguar was specified in the Sovereign trim level, with climate control air-con and wood trim found inside.
A historic car for a good cause
Following the Queen’s death last year, the Jaguar was sold in November by Historic Auctioneers.
A sale price of £35,000, with buyer’s fees adding an extra £8,000, made for a rather expensive X-Type.
Entering the Red Nose Day draw is substantially cheaper – at £10, plus the cost of a text message – and will see the lucky winner benefit from a limited warranty and a contribution to insurance costs.
The prize draw for the Jaguar X-Type is now open, and closes on 31 March 2023. This year’s Red Nose Day will take place on Friday 17 March.
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