Thatcher's last bombproof limo sells for almost £40,000
A BOMB and bulletproof Jaguar which was Margaret Thatcher's last official car has been sold for £37,500.
Baroness Thatcher had the use of the armoured XJ8 from 2009 until she passed away in 2013
Baroness Thatcher had the use of the armoured Jaguar XJ8 from 2009 until she passed away in 2013.
While she would was ferried around in other official cars during her time at number 10 and later on in life, this luxury limousine is the only one which can be substantiated.
To ensure the car was secure, Jaguar gave it underfloor kevlar protection, bulletproof windows, ballistic steel armouring and a titanium roof.
All revenue from the Jaguar's sale will go back into the country's coffers
The Department for Transport, which owned the Jaguar, entered it into Christie's Out of the Ordinary Sale in London yesterday evening.
It had a guide price of £15,000 to £25,000 but it ended up selling for £37,500.
All revenue from the Jaguar's sale will go back into the country's coffers.
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Under the reinforced bonnet is a 4.2-litre V8 engine which gives the car a top speed approaching 155mph.
The silver 2006 Jaguar has a leather interior, a DVD player with screen in the rear of the front seats.
It was sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by the former Secretary of State, Patrick McLoughlin and a Jaguar XJ Armoured brochure and user manuals.