1967 Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre Limousine “Siegfried & Roy Show Car”

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn were German-American illusionists who performed as the legendary Siegfried & Roy, often in Las Vegas, until they retired from show business in 2010. The two were best known for an exceptional level of showmanship using white lions and white tigers often transported on stage in high-end automobiles from Rolls-Royce and Vanden Plas. The luxurious Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre Limousine was originally built on a lengthened Austin A135 chassis and had an overall length of nearly 18 feet. Produced in limited numbers and aimed at Britain’s upper-class society (the Royal Family owned four over the years), Vanden Plas described its limousine “a magnificent town carriage.” 

Highlights 

• Allegedly, according to the late Siegfried Fischbacher, this car was previously owned by Swedish American Hollywood star actress Greta Garbo

• This Vanden Plas Princess Limousine was specially outfitted for the stage:  

  • Driver’s compartment modified with a special divider for the right and left side (with Plexiglass); left-side seat removed and replaced with painted plywood for housing an animal 

  • Inside of left-side front door is covered with Plexiglass 

  • Rear passenger compartment and trunk modified to house the animals as they were brought onto the stage 

  • Painted wood panels line the interior of the car, providing a hard-wearing surface 

  • Metal screen on driver’s side rear window 

  • On-Off toggle switch 

  • Large F (forward), N (neutral), R (reverse) dial 

• Upgraded with a Rolls-Royce style radiator grille, complete with the Rolls-Royce name plate and Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament

• Curvaceous styling with extended trunk 

• The odometer on this 1967 Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre Limousine is covered by equipment and, as a result, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Right-hand drive 

• Three-spoke steering wheel with central “P” badge 

• Royal Blue paint over Dark Brown/Tan vinyl upholstery 

• Wide whitewall tires 

• Rear tire skirts 

• Sidestep for the right rear passenger door 

• Burl wood trim 

• Fog lights 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Manual roll-up side windows 

• Dual chrome fender-mounted side view mirrors 

• Chrome hubcaps with “P” badge and beauty rings 

• Reverse hinged rear doors 

Known Imperfections 

• This vehicle is currently offered in non-running condition 

• Large scratch from the center of the driver’s side front door through the entire length of the rear door 

• Window cranks removed 

• Heavy scratching on left-side front door and floorboard 

Included 

• Two rope leashes 

• Photograph of Siegfried & Roy on stage with the car and tigers 

Ownership History

This 1967 Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre Limousine “Show Car” is being sold directly from the Siegfried & Roy Estate.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Jakob Greisen Phone: 415.480.9028 email: jgreisen@hagerty.com