Highlights

Smartly presented in silver metallic with red leather
Desirable early car with carburettors and simpler suspension set up
In same family's since 2004
Maintained by a time-served motor mechanic and Rolls-Royce collector
Garaged throughout and only used on dry days
MOT and tax exempt

The Appeal

The early Silver Spirit tends to be the choice of enthusiasts who value the simplicity of its carburettor set up and less complex suspension. It lends itself to self-maintenance or servicing outside the specialist network, which likely explains why the vendor’s father chose this car in 2004. A marque collector and capable motor mechanic, he undertook all the servicing and maintenance himself.

The car is a testament to his care and attention and careful storage. We’re told that he only ever used it on dry days and even in later years continued to start it and wash it weekly. The silver bodywork checks out well in the usual Silver Spirit areas, and the smart red leather cabin is nicely preserved. Both can be costly to fix, but here they appear to be in good order.

With only four keepers from new and in nice, lightly aged condition, this is a chance to acquire a clearly cherished Rolls-Royce.

The vendor says:

“This is a bereavement sale of my father's car. He had a lot of these and Silver Shadows. He used to visit me regularly in it, an hour's motorway journey with no problems. I know he used to get a lot of joy out of tinkering with it, and I hope it can go to somebody who will enjoy it for more years to come.”

Key Information

Mileage: 101,011 miles indicated (supported by available MOT certificate history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 6,750cc V8 petrol, twin SU carburettors, three-speed automatic
Paperwork: Service history from new until 2003 advised, all MOT certificates available up to 2019, handbooks, radio manual, V5C

The Detail

Only four registered keepers, with the current keeper since 2004
Owned by vendor’s father who we are told was a marque enthusiast and mechanic
Vendor describes the exterior as being in very good condition
We are advised of some minor bubbling on the nearside rear wheel arch
Silver paintwork presents well with some age to note, such as door tops and nearside rear wing
Boot lid may need refitting, we are told
Vendor states that underside reported to look solid, which buyers can check in photos
One reversing light out, we are told
Steel wheels with correct body colour hub caps and Goodyear tyres
Red leather interior with grey piping in good condition showing some age
Light age to note to front seats and rear seat as shown in photos
Grey carpets in good order with some light staining to boot area as shown
Extensive walnut veneers reported to be in good order
Leather seats have no rips or tears but could benefit from a polish, we are told
Lambswool carpets in good condition
Electrics reported to work, including windows, mirrors, and headlamp wipers
Starts lazily, possibly due to battery condition from lack of regular use, we are told
Vendor reports the engine revs well with no untoward noises
Brakes and suspension reported to seem fine, though only tested on the drive
Not driven in recent years but regularly started and moved weekly
Original Rolls-Royce toolkit present in the boot

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