Highlights
- Low mileage of 34,513 miles, supported by 16 service stamps, predominantly from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd
- Retained within the same family for most of its life and largely chauffeur driven
- Over £2,000 recently spent including a paint refresh and new rear suspension spheres
- Private registration plate included in the sale
The Appeal
The Silver Spur represented the long-wheelbase pinnacle of Rolls-Royce's saloon range during the 1980s, offering additional rear legroom and an even greater sense of occasion over the Silver Spirit upon which it was based. Powered by the marque's venerable 6,750cc V8 and riding on a finely-tuned hydraulic self-levelling suspension, it was the natural choice for those who valued being driven in comfort.
This 1986 example, finished in Silver Sand Metallic with a cream leather interior and brown leather dashboard, has enjoyed a particularly sheltered existence, retained within the same family across four members for the majority of its life and largely chauffeur driven throughout. The interior specification includes a leather headlining, picnic tables, footrests and lambswool over-rugs. With a low mileage reading of 34,513 miles supported by 16 service stamps in the book, 12 of which are said to be from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd, the car's careful custodianship is well documented. Recent expenditure of over £2,000 at Kell Green Classics has seen the paintwork refreshed and new rear suspension spheres fitted. This Silver Spur presents a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-documented, low-mileage example from Crewe.
Key Information
- Mileage: 34,513 miles
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid until January 2027; now qualifies for MOT and tax exemption
- Technical specs: 6.75-litre L410 V8 engine paired with a 3-speed GM Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission
- Paperwork: Large history file with 16 service stamps
The Detail
- The vendor states the paintwork presents well, with no lacquer peel, micro blisters or bubbles on the wheel arches
- Chrome described as being in nice condition
- Glass reported to be in good order throughout
- The vendor describes the interior as being in very good shape, including the leather headlining, wood dashboard, door cappings and picnic tables
- The vendor states all gauges and equipment are in good working order
- Reported to start, run and drive well
- Brakes, gearbox and engine described as performing as expected for the recorded mileage
- Blaupunkt Toronto SQR 45 stereo fitted
- One current MOT advisory: non-excessive oil leak
- Vendor notes it drives like new
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