A parade of vintage Royal Land Rovers took to the track at Goodwood Revival in England to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the first anniversary of her death. 

Her Majesty was fond of Land Rovers. She is said to have owned about 30 Defenders over the years. 

Each of the historic Defender and Range Rover models in the convoy has close links to the royal family, carrying out official duties in public or behind the scenes at royal estates. Nine vehicles completed a commemorative lap of the circuit on Friday, while a pair of early series models were on display throughout the event.

JLR has long had an ongoing association with the family and proudly displays the Royal Warrant in recognition of its status as an official supplier.

In total, 11 historic models attended the event, including two of the earliest royal vehicles — the first Series I State Review vehicle and a Series I ordered by HM King George VI. 

It was the first time this collection had ever been gathered, says Lennard Hoornik, chief commercial officer, JLR.

The DNA of the original Series Land Rovers that began JLR’s strong royal associations is still very much in evidence in today’s Land Rover brands, from the durable Defender, refined Range Rover and versatile Discovery, according to the automaker. 

The vehicles on display included the very first State Review Land Rover, which features a custom-designed rear platform and accompanied Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on a six-month tour of the Commonwealth. 

A Series IIa Station Wagon, which was driven by Queen Elizabeth, was on display. It was the first station wagon of its kind to be fitted with a six-cylinder engine. Its special features include leather seats, a wooden dog guard and side steps, to help it fulfill its royal duties.

One of the vehicles is still in use and was loaned after obtaining approval from King Charles. With three doors on each side, a long wheelbase Defender 130 is nicknamed Jumbo and was modified for the royal family to support outings at the Sandringham Estate.

Another vehicle on display, a 2009 Range Rover, was Queen Elizabeth’s favorite vehicle after it joined the fleet. There are numerous pictures of Queen Elizabeth behind its wheel. The famous Labrador mascot that adorned the bonnet has been removed for safekeeping.