Highlights
- Just 18,000 miles from new
- Highly preserved car that lived in Japan until 2016
- Rare Royal Blue with Beige/Tan leather interior
- MOT until November 2025 with no advisories
- Well maintained by specialist Stewart Walker of Newbury
The Appeal
Equipping the Silver Seraph with the Rolls-Royce’s first V12 since the pre-war era delivered a car with the silence and serenity associated with the marque ever since the sepulcral Silver Ghost.
Just 369 were built in RHD. This car began its life in Japan, remaining on its salt-free roads and amongst its cossetting maintenance standards until 2016 when it returned to the UK. despite the passage of 27 years it has stil only covered 18,000 miles.
That sparing use explains the high standard of presentation across the rare Royal Blue paintwork and Magnolia leather cabin. There are few indications of its age.
Recent maintenance has been by well-regarded marque specialist Stewart Walker of Newbury. The car is said to be in very good order with nothing for the buyer to attend to on purchase. That is confirmed by the lengthy MOT which has no advisories.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1998 in Japan
- Remained in Japan until 2016
- First UK registered in September 2016
- Four registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since October 2023
- Factory handbooks as shown
- Current MOT valid until 12th November 2025 with no advisories
- Maintained and serviced by Rolls-Royce specialist Stewart Walker in Newbury
- The vendor reports the car has been used sparingly and only in dry conditions
- Three keys and alarm fob
- One of 369 RHD cars of 1,382 total produced
The Condition
- Royal Blue exterior paintwork appears free from major defects
- There are some stone chips and other light marks to note in photos
- Bodywork in good order with straight and well-fitting panels as shown
- Exterior chromework and lights in good order as shown
- Factory standard alloy wheels in good condition with matching white banded Avon tyres
- Underside in good condition with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Magnolia leather interior with dark blue dash top and wheel
- Interior shows little wear with some light age to note on driver’s seat but not unsightly
- Biscuit carpets through cabin and boot in good order with light marks to note
- Extensive specification including electric front seats with memory
- Heated front and rear seats
- Armrest compartment with champagne storage and two glasses
- Extensive walnut veneers with inlays across doors, console, rear compartment and dashboard
- Supplied with tool kit and first aid kit as shown
The Mechanics
- 5.4L aluminium alloy V12 BMW M73 engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Features adaptive ride control and anti-lock braking system
- The vendor reports the car has wanted for nothing during current ownership
- Well maintained by marque specialist
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on last MOT
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