As the car was privately owned when delivered to the young couple and not an official state car, it was painted Valentine green; upon Princess Elizabeth's accession to the British throne in 1952 it became one and was repainted in claret and black.
It was painted Valentine green. The car was privately owned when delivered to the young couple and not an official state car. It became one. This was upon Princess Elizabeth's accession to the British throne in 1952. It was repainted in claret and black. This was upon Princess Elizabeth's accession to the British throne in 1952.