1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

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Highlights

  • Special factory-order colour scheme of Pewter over Dark Oyster Metallic
  • Kept by only two families from new
  • Supplied new by HR Owen, London
  • Recently subject to major servicing and recommissioning, including carburettor rebuild
  • Accompanied by the original bill of sale and a large collection of invoices and maintenance records

The Appeal

The Silver Spur was the de facto Roller of the 1980s, and a flagship for the discerning driver, offering a longer wheelbase and even more luxury than the Silver Spirit on which it was based. With its additional legroom, rear picnic tables and deep-pile trim, it was the natural choice for the crème de la crème of the upper class. 
This example was supplied new in 1983 by HR Owen, the renowned London distributor for Rolls-Royce and Bentley, at an original cost of £64,952, a figure confirmed by the accompanying original bill of sale. It was specified with a special factory-order paint finish in Pewter over Dark Oyster Metallic, an Ivory Beige hide interior with hide headlining, and optional extras including burr walnut veneer rear picnic tables and lambswool over-rugs.
Having passed through just two families from new, the car has covered 35,000 miles and has recently been subject to major servicing and recommissioning at considerable cost, including a full rebuild of the carburettors and four brand new tyres. An MOT has been obtained to May 2027 with no advisories.
 
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Key Information

  • Mileage: 35,283 miles 
  • Country of registration: United Kingdom
  • MOT status: valid until 20 May 2027 with no advisories
  • Technical specs: 6,750cc V8 petrol, three-speed automatic
  • Paperwork: Original bill of sale, large collection of invoices and maintenance records

The Detail

  • Interior finished in Ivory Beige hide with hide headlining
  • Lower roll in matching Ivory Beige hide
  • Top roll in black hide
  • Extra-cost option burr walnut veneer rear picnic tables fitted
  • Luxury deep-pile lambswool over-rugs fitted
  • Bodywork in good, clean order
  • Brightwork looking nice and contrasting well
  • Underside appears to be in good condition
  • The vendor states the transmission is very smooth
  • Hydraulic lifters tick slightly louder than usual but reportedly do not affect the running of the car
    • The vendor was quoted £2,000 for the work, which is reflected in the reserve price
  • Retains its original Blaupunkt Toronto stereo radio cassette player
  • Fitted with original factory front fog light covers
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Auction Details

  • Year1983
  • MakeRolls Royce
  • ModelSilver Spur
  • ColourGrey
  • Odometer35,283 Miles
  • Engine size6750cc
  • TransmissionAutomatic, 3 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownLondon
  • CountyGreater London
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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