King Charles has an iconic car collection, but nothing quite tops a stunning £2 million sportscar that he should use more often. The stunning Aston Martin DBS Volante looks the part and is a quintessential British classic. Not only does it look amazing, the model also has an inspirational backstory that fits perfectly in line with the King’s eco views expressed as Prince of Wales.
The Royal Gift That Started It All
The iconic 1969 Aston Martin DB6 MkII Volante was given to Charles by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, for his 21st birthday. But the real magic began in 2008, when the car was converted from petrol and diesel to run on bioethanol fuel. Charles has previously explained that the model actually runs using surplus English white wine and whey from the cheese process. According to the car expert, it is one of the best examples of clean motoring he has ever seen.
A Car for the 21st Century
The UK is less than five years away from a controversial ban on the sale of brand new petrol and diesel cars. At the moment it doesn't feel like a positive story. It feels like politicians are interfering and taking away freedoms. That’s all because of the optics. If UK officials are serious about decarbonisation, the only way to do it is to get people excited. Politicians need to take motorists on a journey and show them the cool opportunities that a clean, carbon-free Britain could give them.
Charles’ car is not quite the electric battery models that the Government is trying to push into the market, but it’s still one of the best examples of clean motoring I’ve ever seen. It’s a car that has been well and truly taken into the 21st Century. One of the most iconic petrol models in history reinvented for the modern age running on waste products we all consume. Now that’s a story that’s likely to convince those fence-sitters to take notice.
Rare Sightings of the King's Convertible
Charles rarely drives the DB6 Volante, last making an appearance back in October 2025 at the Sandringham Ball. It is believed it was the first time the model had been seen in public for three years. The car expert urges the King to bring the Aston out more often, noting how nice it would be to see the Monarch having fun in a cool convertible.
