Highlights
- Extremely low mileage example
- Updated model with Automatic Ride Control suspension
- Recent high quality respray
- Immaculate interior reflecting miniscule mileage
- Long MOT to September 2024 with no advisories
- Just two owners from new, current since 1994
The Appeal
The SIlver Spirit built on the ‘personal luxury’ theme of the Silver Shadow with a boxier and more modern shape matched by even higher levels of hand-crafted indulgence.
The updated Silver Spirit II from 1989 gained ABS, fuel injection and, most notably, Rolls-Royce’s Automatic Ride Control suspension. This clever system continuously monitored the shock absorbers to deliver the sort of ride quality otherwise only familiar to those travelling by magic carpet.
This ‘II’ is surely one of the lowest mileage examples to reach market in recent years. Thanks to that sparing use, fastidious maintenance and a recent high quality respray it is in superb condition, not far short of ‘as new’ condition. There is also a long, advisory-free MOT to provide extra reasons to consider this majestic land yacht.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered on 1st January 1990
- Current owner since 16th September 1994 and only one previous owner
- We note that it has always been garaged by the current vendor
- Full set of factory handbooks and leather wallets in immaculate condition
- Service book notes most recent service at 14,888 miles on 13th March 2023
- MOT records and service book support the low displayed mileage
- MOT to 12th September 2024 with no advisories
- New factory correct Avon Turbosteel tyres fitted in August 2016 at cost of nearly £900
- Resprayed August 2020 at a cost of £6,840
The Condition
- Very well presented condition reflecting low owners and limited use
- High quality respray in dark blue undertaken in August 2020 with few miles since
- Straight panels with no visible chips or marks across car
- Clear, unmisted lights and glass with no visible cracks or damage
- Smart chrome factory hub caps with body colour trims
- Chromework bright and clean with no visible tarnishing or deterioration
- Underside reflects low mileage with no structural issues to report
- Interior is virtually as new supporting low displayed mileage
- Cream leather piped blue appears supple with no visible marks or discolouration
- Smart carpets throughout cabin and boot with no marks or stains
- Door cards unmarked with complete, undamaged chrome furniture
- Beautiful veneers with hand-crafted inlays and no visible cracks or delamination
- Blaupunkt Bamberg period-correct radio cassette player
- Later Silver Spirit II two-spoke, leather rimmed wheel showing only light sheen of use
- Cream leather headlining is unmarked
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc V8 with desirable fuel injection factory fitted
- One of the last of this model fitted with the 3spd automatic gearbox
- Recent service in March 2023 with few miles since
- Air conditioning system recently serviced
- Alternator, power steering and air conditioning belts recently replaced
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