1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph V12 ex Alan Sugar
Highlights
- Previously owned by Alan Sugar
- Well maintained car in very good condition
- One of only 369 RHD Silver Seraph’s
- Beautiful dark blue and cream colour scheme
- Long MOT to October 2025
The Appeal
Here is a chance to own a bit of star-studded celebrity history. This stylish Silver Seraph was once owned by entrepreneur and feared TV personality Sir Alan Sugar. No doubt he spent many hours practising his trademark pointed finger and ‘you’re fired’ schtick whilst lounging on the sumptuous rear seat en route to high powered meetings.
While celebrity endorsement is the gateway to this lovely car, the real appeal lies in its preserved condition and desirable factory specification. Finished in dark blue with a contrasting cream leather interior, it is the perfect blend of hand-tooled luxury and high tech innovation that delivers prodigious performance and a cosseting ride..
The Silver Seraph was a belated return to V12-powered Rolls-Royce saloons. Just 369 RHD cars were built, of which this one is amongst the earliest. It has been well cared for by its handful of keepers and arrives on the market in very good order with a pleasingly lengthy MOT. Hopefully this will not so much be a case of ‘you’re fired’ as ‘you’re the winning bidder.’
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 2nd November 1998
- Five registered keepers
- Current keeper since December 2018
- Former keeper Sir Alan Sugar
- Newspaper clippings show the car with Sir Alan
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Old MOTs and invoices including lots of main dealer work
- MOT to 20th October 2025 with advisories to note
The Condition
- Dark blue paintwork in original and very well-kept order
- Few signs of age or use across car but some should be anticipated due to age
- Bodywork presents well with straight panels and no accident damage reported
- Factory chromed alloy wheels with whitewall tyres in correct Avon Turbosteel factory spec
- Exterior lights in good, clear and undamaged condition all round
- Cream leather interior with blue piping and blue finish to dash top and wheel
- Few signs of use across interior, just light ageing to high traffic areas, such as the driver’s seat
- Well-specified car with extensive hand-finished wood veneers which are well-kept
- Extensive electrics which we understand all work correctly
- Underside in good condition with no structural advisories on current MOT
The Mechanics
- 5,379cc BMW V12 engine developing 322bhp
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Well-maintained car with history from main dealers
- No reported running or driving issues
- Advisories to note on current MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1998
- Make Rolls Royce
- Model Silver Seraph Auto
- Colour Black
- Odometer 80,626 Miles
- Engine size 5379
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Rochester
- Location Kent
- Country United Kingdom
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