Lot 091: Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
There were no real surprises in Autumn 1980 when Rolls-Royce unveiled their new Silver Spirit and its long wheelbase counterpart, the Silver Spur, alongside Bentley's sporting Mulsanne range. The well-proven 6,750cc V8 engine previously used in the Silver Shadow was retained but the new car featured more modern, angular styling being longer, wider and lower but with 30 per cent more glass area. Road-holding was reported to be "the best yet from Rolls-Royce" thanks to significant improvements to the self-levelling rear suspension and the new car had a top speed of 120mph. Interior appointments were as luxurious as ever, using only the finest hides and veneers, the most noticeable change being the adoption of separate rear seats and the re-instatement of folding picnic tables. "A gloriously individual possession that signifies impeccable excellence and taste, an extravagant celebration of detail over function, a monument in the driveway and an occasion to drive," was how Autocar summed it up. Dating from 1981, this particular Spirit has had just four owners from new and has covered some 94,000 miles to date. It has recently been used as a hotel courtesy car and is said to be in very good running order. It comes with various bills for routine maintenance and was serviced last year by a Rolls-Royce trained technician. With an MOT until December, it is on the button and ready to go.
| Auction |
Classic & Vintage Cars & Motorcycles Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers, Leominster, Herefordshire |
|---|---|
| Type | Car |
| Lot Number | 091 |
| Estimate | £4000-£5000 |
| Outcome | NOT SOLD |
| Hammer Price | - |
| Hammer Price (inc premium) | - |
| Year | 1981 |
| Condition rating | |
| Registration number | HTU 209X |
| Mileage | - |
| Chassis number | SCAZS0006BCH03468 |
| Engine number | |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 6750 |
| Engine - cylinders | |
| Number of doors | 4 |