Description
UTAC | Millbrook, Bedford
Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ
2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
Warranted 16, 000 miles from new
Estimate
£40, 000 - £45, 000
Registration No: T. B. A
Chassis No: SCALA61E6YCH04375
MOT: T. B. A
One of only 369 standard wheelbase, RHD examples made
Warranted 16, 000 miles from new
Current ownership since 2006, and only two former keepers
Full service history from main dealers and well-regarded marque specialists RR&B Garages
Finished in Peacock Blue with Barley leather interior upholstery and Walnut trim
An undisputedly fine motorcar, the Graham Hull-penned Silver Seraph marked Rolls-Royce's intention to reclaim its reputation as producer of `the best car in the world'. Following a long gestation period that dated back to the late '80s, the model was actually only made for four years - 1998 to 2002 - as a result of which just 1, 570 examples ultimately vacated the factory in Crewe. Although, only 369 of those were to right-hand drive, standard wheelbase specification. The company claimed the monocoque chassis to be 65 percent stiffer than that of the Silver Spirit it replaced. Power came from a BMW-derived all-alloy V12 engine of 5. 4-litres, making it the first 12-cylinder car to transport the Silver Lady since the mighty Phantom III of 1939. The Seraph shared its platform, bodyshell and much else with the Bentley Arnage of the period. But while the twin-turbo V8-powered and more stiffly-suspended Arnage was aimed at the enthusiast driver, the Seraph was all about comfort and luxury.
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