This is an Australian-delivered example of the Vanden Plas Princess 4.0-litre (DM4) Limousine, understood to be one of only 18 cars built in the ‘Landaulette’ body style, where the rear passengers are covered by a convertible roof. Power comes from the 4.0-litre Austin D-Series six-cylinder, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Mechanically identical to the DM4 Limousine, the Princess 4.0-litre Landaulette was exclusively built to order. Just 18 examples were manufactured by Vanden Plas between 1953 and 1967, many of which were acquired by royal families. Vehicle number 14 in the limited production run, this example was commissioned by the Government of South Australia for official state use by the state’s Governor. It is reported to be the only original eight-seater Princess Landaulette in Australia, and its authenticity and provenance have been verified by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. Having retired from state use, it was displayed at the York Motor Museum in Western Australia, before being acquired by the seller around 15 years ago. During the seller’s custody, it has been maintained by a Sydney-based Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist, which has included overhauls of the engine and gearbox. The odometer shows 35,109 miles, though this is not warranted. The seller notes that the vehicle will be sold unregistered. This example has been resprayed to a high level in a two-tone gold and ‘silver sand’ colour scheme, over a tan leather interior with elegant wood trim inlays. Its wheels are covered with chrome hubcaps, and are wrapped with Coker Classic whitewall tyres. Equipment includes the optional power steering system, as well as air conditioning, heated rear seats, two collapsible jump seats, a black three-spoke steering wheel, a Pressmatic Deluxe radio, and an updated Kenwood stereo. Accompanying the vehicle will be its factory logbooks, its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, a detailed written history of the car provided by York Motor Museum, a spare wheel, and a collection of invoices dating from 2009 onwards, showing around $20,000 worth of work. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the paintwork has been resprayed; the interior was reupholstered around 15 years ago; the speedometer is inoperative. The seller’s mechanic has suggested that the speedometer cable should be replaced. In 2022 at an indicated 35,109 miles, Vawser Motors replaced the engine oil and gearbox mounts. The water pump was replaced in 2019. The seller replaced the engine oil and filter in 2018, and in 2016, the differential gasket was replaced. New front brakes were fitted in 2010. The engine and gearbox were rebuilt in 2009. In addition, the air conditioning condenser and evaporators were replaced, and the power steering ram was overhauled. This is a handsome example of the Vanden Plas Princess 4.0-litre (DM4) Limousine, understood to be one of only 18 cars built in the ‘Landaulette’ body style. Number 14 in the limited production run, it was commissioned by the Government of South Australia for official state use by the state’s Governor, before being put on display at the York Motor Museum in Western Australia after its retirement. Benefitting from engine and gearbox overhauls during the seller’s 15-year custody, it would now make a discerning addition to any collection of rare classics, and a head-turning car show exhibit. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. 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