Land Rover designed by Prince Philip sells at auction for more than £120,000

A Land Rover Defender first used by the Duke of Edinburgh has been sold at auction for £123,750 including premium.

The vehicle was registered in 2010 and used by Prince Philip after being designed and built to his specification.

It was painted in the rare colour of Keswick Green and has a black cloth interior.

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The guide price at Silverstone Auctions, near Coventry, was £50,000 to £70,000.

Prince Philip held a number of military titles during his lifetime, as well as his own active naval career, which included being mentioned in dispatches during the Second World War.

He served in the war, first as a midshipman, and worked on board a number of Royal Navy vessels.