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P is for Princess

Posted by Sidonie (Sydney, Australia) on 22 March 2007 in Transportation and Portfolio.

This is a 1952 Austin Princess. The boot has an elegant "P" initial, and the bumper bars are embossed with the word "Princess".

This Austin belonged to Princess Diana's family, the Spencers (the late Princess Diana, who died tragically in Paris car accident). It was brought to Australia last year and is now used as a hire car for weddings. I happened to spot it parked outside St Andrews Church, Canberra, where its owner, dressed as a chauffeur, was waiting for the newly weds to emerge. He told me the Princess Diana story, and then he laughed, so ... (?) Do you believe him? I know I WANT to.

Processing: B & W tone processed, and watermarked. I know there are many problems with this photo and the way I've processed it, so please be frank and direct with your criticisms. I want to hear them.

This is the last in the series of historic cars. There are dozens more in my Flickr Pro Collection - Vintage Cars set - including a long shot of this car.

Thank you everyone for your keen interest and fun commentary!
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