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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

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Lot number 49
Hammer value £8,200
Description Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Registration EIG 9479
Year 1984
Colour Cotswold Beige
Engine size 6,750 cc
Chassis No. SCAZS000XECH09715

In 1980 Rolls-Royce refreshed itself for a new decade with a new attitude to wealth and prestige with the introduction of its Silver Spirit. The model was closely allied to the slightly more rounded and sporting Bentley Mulsanne.

Mechanically, the car was little changed from its predecessor, the magnificent Silver Shadow. Power came from the same 6,750cc V8 engine of advanced alloy construction, coupled to a GM400 3-speed automatic gearbox with electric power assistance. All the Shadow II chassis upgrades were incorporated, including independent suspension all round, with anti-roll bars and self-levelling ride control. The rack-and-pinion steering was of course power assisted, as were the disc brakes, which were now ventilated at the front.

What best defined Rolls’ subtle change in stance was the new monocoque body. Though only three inches longer, two inches wider, and with one extra inch of wheelbase, the Spirit looked rakishly low and wide. Weight was saved by the use of aluminium in the doors, bonnet and boot lid, and the area of glass was hugely increased (by more than 30%) from the Shadow. There was a little more dash with the dignity. The Silver Spirit was, and remains, very much a Rolls-Royce.

This 1984-built Silver Spirit comes from a private collection and has been maintained, as they say, regardless of cost. As such, its condition both structurally and mechanically is of a very high order. The comprehensive service history bears this out, with invoices attesting to many thousands of pounds spent with marque specialists such as Hanwells and Ghost Motors.

Finished in Cotswold Beige with a stunning pale beige interior, it coes with lambs’ wool over rugs (costing £600), a stainless steel Flying Lady blanking plate and a personalised number. Said to drive superbly it is taxed to the end of November and MOTd until June 2015. Being sold here at no reserve, it will provide magnificent transport for the fortunate new owner.

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