Diana Escort

Diana Escort
Published June 11, 2021 7:34am EDT
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Did you know that Princess Diana auctioned her famous John Travolta-dance dress at an AIDS charity just a few months before her death? Find out everything you need to know about one of the world's most beloved royals.
The people's princess drove a car of the people.

Princess Diana's 1981 Ford Escort hasn't been seen in public in over 20 years
(Reeman Dansie)
A 1981 Ford Escort originally owned by Princess Diana has surfaced after more than 20 years out of the public eye and will be auctioned later this month.
The silver four-door hatchback was an engagement present from Prince Charles and driven by Diana until August 1982, just after their first wedding anniversary.
She was frequently photographed in it, often with her bodyguard in the passenger seat.

Diana Driving her car to a school visit with police bodyguard Graham Smith.
(Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
According to Reeman Dansie Auctioneers and Valuers it has been owned by a fan of the princesses who kept its history a secret, even from friends.
The car was worth roughly $18,000 in today's dollars when new and remains in its original condition with 83,000 miles on the odometer. Well, almost original. The car features a replica of the frog hood ornament it had when Diana owned it that was a gift from her sister, apparently as a reference to the Princess and the Frog fairy tale.
Reeman Dansie estimates it will sell for $40,000 to $55,000 at its Royalty, Antiques and Fine Art Sale in Essex on June 29.
Gary Gastelu is FoxNews.com's Automotive Editor covering the car industry and racing @foxnewsautos

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It’s probably safe to say Princess Diana was one of the world’s most famous celebrities in the 1990s. While keeping most of her personal life confidential from the media and paparazzi, she was quite literally the most photographed person on the entire planet. Admittedly, she was also known for her love of different mainstream cars and, among the beautiful Audi Cabriolet she had in the summer of 1994, one of her first cars was this awesome Ford Escort.
The five-door hatchback was given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles as an engagement gift in May 1981, two months before the Royal Wedding. Diana used the third-generation model until August 1982 as personal transport during what is considered the happiest part of her relationship with the Prince of Wales.
For about two decades, the car disappeared from public view but it was finally discovered and will be sold during Reeman Dansie's Royalty, Antiques and Fine Art Sale in Essex on June 29. It is said to be in an “incredibly original condition” with factory paint and upholstery and just 83,000 original miles on the clocks. It will be auctioned with its original registration plates WEV 297W.
Interestingly, there’s also a silver frog mascot on the hood, which is an exact copy of a gift from Princess Diana’s sister, Lady Sarah Spencer, “to remind her of the fairy tale of a beautiful girl whose kiss turns a frog into a prince.”
According to preliminary estimations, this original 1981 Ford Escort is expected to fetch between £30,000 and £40,000 ($42,260 - $56,350 at the current exchange rates) during the June 29 sale in Essex. According to the listing’s description, the current lady owner of the car cherished the car and its Royal history, “so much so she kept its Royal provenance a secret even from her friends.”
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