Highlights

Full service history accompanied by original service book Recent service and health check with Silver Lady Brentwood.
£10,000 invested since 2022
Low mileage of only 44,299 miles
Long MOT until 2nd May 2025
Well kept and meticulously maintained car

The Appeal

Between the more numerous earlier cars and the later luxury models for four short years Rolls-Royce produced one of its best saloons. Considering the lineage, that is quite a statement, but the Silver Seraph deserves it.

Combining modern technology with traditional hand-crafted cues, the Silver Seraph also had a suitably super-smooth V12 under the bonnet. Sourced from BMW, this was both powerful and very reliable.

Just 1,570 cars were built between 1998 and 2002 and this beautiful Fountain Blue car with cream Connolly leather interior must be one of the best. It has the white indicator lenses, front and rear parking sensors, GPS navigation, folding mirrors and importantly 100mm extra leg room in the rear which was all part of the update for the 2000 model year.

Displaying just 44,299 miles on the odometer, it benefits from £10,000 of investment since 2022. This work covers all aspects of the car’s running gear, including both routine and preventative maintenance.

The result of this care and attention is a car that is in very good condition. A long MOT until 2nd May 2025 underlines this point. The Silver Seraph is the classic Rolls-Royce you can comfortably enjoy any time for short or long trips with the confidence, reliability and modern dynamics. This one is very tempting in the very rare Fountain Blue.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 29th September 2000
Six registered keepers
Three keys
Factory handbook set and hardback wallet all in good order
Thick history file
Full service history accompanied by original service book Recent service and health check with Silver Lady Brentwood
Also serviced at 44,193 miles on 7th March 2024
Previously serviced on 13th April 2023 at 40,977 miles
Bentley trickle charger and pair of factory umbrellas in boot
Old MOTs and invoices
HPI car check dated 16th October 2023
Long MOT until 2nd May 2025
MOT history confirms the low mileage
£3,654 invoice dated 10th May 2022 covering service and other work
Alloy wheels refurbished in March 2024
£5,950 invoice dated 21st April 2024 covering servicing and other work

Summary of maintenance work over last 12 months:

Electrics checked and minor issues rectified
Two services irrespective of mileage
Both boot batteries replaced
Front discs and front and rear pads replaced
Attention to suspension
Wax undersealing treatment
ABS system checked and repaired
Four tyres replaced
Camshaft sensor
Exhaust system repairs

Unveiled in March 1998, the Silver Seraph replaced the Silver Spur. All Seraphs were hand built at the Rolls-Royce factory in Crewe, England, which stopped making Rolls-Royce models in 2002 but continued with Bentley.

Just 1,570 cars were built between 1998 and 2002 with a base price of £155,175 in the UK. Powered by a 5.4 litre, aluminium alloy, BMW V12 engine making it the first twelve-cylinder Rolls-Royce since the 1939 Phantom III.

Standard electronics included digital engine management, adaptive ride control and anti-lock brakes and, aside from the radiator grille, badges and wheels. The Rolls-Royce was externally identical to the contemporary Bentley Arnage, sharing both its platform and bodyshell.

Inside, the Silver Seraph and the Bentley Arnage were similar but quite distinct from one another. In the Seraph, the gear selector was column mounted, and the gauges followed a traditional Rolls-Royce layout (for example, there was no tachometer). In both cars, the seats and dashboard were upholstered in Connolly leather and glossy burr walnut veneer and featured folding picnic trays for rear passengers.

The Condition

Smart Fountain Blue paintwork in very good order
Few signs of age or use across bodywork and paintwork
Refurbished alloy wheels with recently fitted Avon Turbosteel factory-correct tyres
Luxurious cream leather interior with blue seat piping and carpets
High quality inlaid veneers to doors, dashboard and rear picnic tables
Well preserved interior with no immediately obvious signs of age or use
High specification includes electric front seats with heating and memory
Also fitted with 6 CD factory stereo system and navigation unit
Fully working cool air conditioning

The Mechanics

BMW 5,379cc M73 V12 engine
5spd automatic ZF gearbox
Full service history by main dealers and specialists
Serviced irrespective of mileage
Last serviced 100 miles ago
£10,000 of maintenance since 2022 summarised above
No reported running or driving issues

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