Description
We are offering this 1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, a long-wheelbase Silver Spirit with a vinyl roof, in exceptional original condition for its age, having covered only 35, 000 km (22, 000 miles) guaranteed.
Delivered new by Rolls-Royce dealer Jack Barclay Ltd to a member of the Saudi royal family in November 1981, a Saudi prince residing in the chic London district of Knightsbridge between Harrods and Buckingham Palace near Hyde Park; he was passionate about horse racing and owned an impressive stable of thoroughbreds, some of whom won the Prix d’Amérique and most of whom raced frequently at Ascot. Our Prince, the sole owner of this car, passed away three years ago.
Naturally he was chauffeured. The driver kept a log of all his journeys (mostly between home and his stables) with dates, destinations, start and return mileages, as well as technical details such as MOT, maintenance, and any suspicious noises which were systematically addressed at the next service with Jack Barclay, the official London dealer.
As the vehicle comes from an estate, over the past three years our Spur has been stored in an underground garage and has just undergone a full overhaul by a marque specialist for a tidy €5, 000, invoices present in the file.
As you may know, the Silver Spur was one of the most expensive cars in the world in 1981 (a copy of the original invoice is in the file showing more than £50, 000, a genuine fortune at the time, the equivalent today of around €250, 000) after the Rolls-Royce Camargue and the Aston Martin Lagonda, but this example was fitted with a velour interior of the finest effect; Parkertex Savoy Velvet was indeed an expensive option at the time, whereas Connolly leather was standard for the common folk...
The vehicle remains in exceptional original condition, clearly cherished, and runs as it should.
It comes with its service book duly stamped (no fewer than 22 stamps from the official dealer).
Viewable by appointment in Mouscron on the Franco-Belgian border near Tourcoing.
Delivery possible throughout metropolitan France at cost price.
Right-hand drive with English registration documents.
VAT import of 5. 5% of the invoice amount will therefore be due, to be agreed.
English spoken, please contact us.
