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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

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Lot number 130
Hammer value £4,200
Description Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Registration KYL 11X
Year 1981
Colour White
Engine size 6,750 cc
Chassis No. SCAZS0005BCH02828
Engine No. 02828
Documents V5C; MOT June 2016; two old MOTs; various bills and invoices

There were no real surprises in autumn 1980 when Rolls-Royce unveiled their new Silver Spirit and its long wheelbase counterpart, the Silver Spur, alongside Bentley's sporting Mulsanne range.

The well-proven 6,750cc V8 engine previously used in the Silver Shadow was retained and now had slightly more power (228bhp and a mighty 330lb/ft) but the styling was much more modern and angular, being longer, wider and lower and with 30 per cent more glass area. Road-holding was reported to be "the best yet from Rolls-Royce" thanks to significant improvements to the self-levelling rear suspension and the new car could lope to 60mph in just 10 seconds with a top speed of 125mph.

Interior appointments were as luxurious as ever, using only the finest hides and veneers, the most noticeable change being the adoption of separate rear seats. "A gloriously individual possession that signifies impeccable excellence and taste, an extravagant celebration of detail over function, a monument in the driveway and an occasion to drive," was how Autocar summed it up.

This impressive looking Spirit was first registered in August 1981 and shows 11 previous owners in the logbook. The vendor acquired it from a family in Peterborough in 2014 having spotted it for sale in one of the classic car magazines.

Just prior to purchase it had been fitted with new rear spheres and a fresh starter motor, the vendor adding new rear dampers which has kept the car straight and level. According to the insurance database, the car was accident damaged in September 2013 and classified as a Category C – ‘damaged repairable but insurer decided not to’.

The car looks to have been well sorted, starting instantly and running quietly during our visit to take the photographs. MOT'd until June 2016, the wheel arches look sound, the vendor adding that it has always been a treat to drive. When purchased, it was lacking any documentation, so sadly the vendor is unable to confirm the mileage or past service work.

We will all be harking back to the day when you could buy a Roller for four grand, so here’s your chance to be the person who pipes up and says, yes, that’s what I paid for mine! Go on, they can’t get better value than this.

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