To Juan Carlos I, King Emeritus of Spain, – monarch from 1975 until his abdication in 2014 – the love for cars came from the cradle. The Royal Family has been treasuring some of the most exclusive units in the motor world for decades. The type of vehicle is the least of it: from helicopters to motorcycles to, obviously, the most expensive cars of the time .
The Audi Quattro Sport is the best example. In Spain, more than by name, it was known, like so many others, by: 'the king's car' . At that time, its price and performance were unrivaled in its segment, nor in the minds of the Spanish. Of course, before throwing our hands to our heads, we must clarify who owns that object. Many of the vehicles are part of the immense list of National Heritage properties , as they are bequeathed by the Crown. Many others, obviously, are private property and even gifts made individually to our former king. Also, we must not forget that his image was related to success until not long ago. His appearances on television, and his friendships, made him the best underwriter for brands like Audi or Lexus , which loaned him top-of-the-range models for a season.
We know that he has rubbed shoulders with the most thuggish Ferraris on the legendary circuits of half the world, and some units have even been put up for auction, under the ownership of the National Heritage.
