Highlights
- Well-maintained as part of a wedding car hire fleet
- In present ownership since 1997
- Desirable long-wheelbase variant - perfect for chauffeuring guests
- Presented in very good overall condition
The Appeal
For those in the wedding hire business or looking to buy a car for your own special day, this 1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be the perfect candidate. Renowned in period for its clever use of hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension - an idea borrowed from Citroën and further developed by Rolls-Royce, the Silver Spirit (and long-wheelbase ‘Spur’) rode better than just about anything else on the road. These cars were favoured by practically every A-list celebrity of the day and now you can own one too!
Fittingly finished in “wedding white”, this early Silver Spur has played a key role in many couples’ ceremonies. It’s vital that such a car is well maintained and so this Rolls has been properly looked after throughout the vendor’s tenure of nearly three decades. Now exempt from road tax and MOT testing, this capacious cruiser awaits its next custodian.
The History and Paperwork
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- Correctly registered as a historic vehicle with the DVLA
- 63,451 miles indicated on the six-figure odometer
- V5C present
- Six former registered keepers
- Acquired by the vendor in September 1997
The Condition
- A very presentable example inside and out
- The bodywork looks very straight down both sides and the doors appear to fit well
- The paint is very smart overall, with an even shine and few notable blemishes
- OEM wheels complete with their chromed trims and white band tyres
- The Maxxis tyres look to have ample tread remaining
- The chrome trims and radiator grille do not appear pitted
- Some slight wear to the door handles
- Lucas auxiliary driving lights fitted
- The underside presents well for its age
- The beige leather upholstery with black piping sports an attractive patina
- There is a slight split in the driver’s inner seat bolster
- No notable wear is apparent to the deep-pile lambswool carpets in the rear
- Slight deterioration to the right-hand edge of the dashboard
- Smart woodwork with only slight signs of age
- The controls, switchgear and instruments present well
- Very smart engine compartment
The Mechanics
- 6,750 cc V8
- Three-speed GM automatic gearbox
- Hydropneumatic suspension
- Clean MOT record with just a few advisory items over the past decade or so
- We understand that the Rolls-Royce drives well
BEFORE YOU BUY
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