Highlights

One keeper owner from new
Supplied directly from the executors of the original keeper's estate
Under 59,000 miles from new
One of only 939 RHD LWB Spur models
Full supplying Rolls Royce dealer servicing until placed in storage
Recent service and checks prior to sale

The Appeal

This magnificent Cotswold Beige metallic Silver Spur has been in the hands of its single gentleman keeper since it was acquired from Rolls-Royce main agent Howells of Cardiff in June 1981. It returned to factory main dealers for all servicing up to 57,000 miles before being put into dry, long-term storage in 2000. The result is a highly preserved, very original RHD LWB Rolls-Royce with under 59,000 miles from new.

To complement the smart paintwork there is a dark brown Everflex roof and matching chocolate leather cabin. The signs of age are minor, the whole car retaining the stately spendour that set apart these longer and rarer SZ models. Just 939 were built in RHD.

The car has recently been recovered from storage upon the first keeper’s death. It has received an oil change, levels check, fuel pump replacement and the fuel tank has been drained. It is said to start and run well with smooth gearchanges. It has only been driven a short distance since release from storage so buyers should be realistic about doing some light work to put it back on the road.

History and Paperwork

First registered on 6th March 1981
One keeper and previously on cherished registration WHJ 1
Supplied new by Howells of Cardiff, Rolls-Royce main agents
Comprehensive service history with 13 stamps from Rolls-Royce main agents
Last serviced at 56,819 miles before being placed into storage in 2000
Now registered as CFM 548W which is the plate it will be supplied with
Supplied directly from the executors of the original keeper's estate
Original handbooks and service books present with stamps as shown
Two sets of keys included
HPI clear
Now qualifies as Historic Vehicle , so can be tax and MOT exempt
Serviced with oil change, fuel tank drained and levels checked prior to sale

The Condition

Finished in Cotswold Beige Metallic with a Dark Brown Everflex roof
Paintwork and roof present well which can be checked in photos
Due to age of vehicle buyers should be realistic about condition
Vendor states that roof looks in very good order
Small area of damage to note on offside C pillar roof trim
We are told that there are no signs of bubbling to the paintwork
Underside said to be in good order with no issues reported by seller
Sits on steel wheels with chrome hub caps and white banded tyres
Tyres are likely to be elderly due to recent long term storage
Dark Brown VM 890 hide interior in good order with light age to note
Brown carpets with lambswool over rugs
Chrome work appears in smart condition for its age
Walnut veneers in good general
Some lacquer peel noted on the driver's door capping and light delamination to dashboard woods
Retains its original radio and cassette but untested
Light flaking to the factory underseal visible upon inspection, but no corrosion of concern according to seller
Vendor reports that the above is based on a ramp inspection of the car

The Mechanics

6.75-litre V8 engine with twin SU carburettors
3spd automatic transmission
59,000 miles recorded which vendor states is genuine
Recent recommissioning work includes oil change, fuel tank draining, and fuel pump replacement
New battery fitted
Brakes reported to be strong and not binding on vendor’s short test drive
We are told tat the gears change smoothly
Hydraulic pressure lights extinguish after around 30 seconds from cold start
Rear suspension levels as expected according to seller
Slight blow noted from near-side front manifold gasket reported

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