Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Park Ward Saloon, 2002
Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph•
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Chassis No.: SCALD62E82CX19082
€32,200 EUR | Sold
- Top-of-the-range extended-wheelbase model
- One of only 127 built
- 5.3-litre V12 engine
- Built for the UAE market
Whenever a new Rolls-Royce appears, it is the manner in which tradition is weighed against innovation that most intrigues the public, and the Silver Seraph's introduction in 1998 was no exception. There was certainly no lack of new components in the new car with almost nothing carried over from its Silver Spur predecessor. The most significant break was the adoption of BMW engines, the Seraph's power unit being the 5.3-litre, 60-degree V12 of the range-topping 750i. Thus the Silver Seraph became the first V12 Rolls-Royce since the pre-war Phantom III. The ZF five-speed automatic gearbox is likewise sourced from the 750i.
Changes to the body seemed less radical but were no less interesting and the styling represented a conscious attempt to recall the looks of the Silver Cloud and build quality was even better than before. The car had a base price of £155,175 in the UK and $220,695 in the USA.
Premiered at the 2000 Geneva Motor Show and introduced for the 2001 model year, the extended-wheelbase version of the Silver Seraph took its name from Rolls-Royce's in-house coachbuilder Park Ward, which had been wholly owned since 1939. The Park Ward had 10" (250mm) added between its front and rear doors, with the extra length available in the rear compartment, increasing the legroom for passengers. The Silver Seraph ceased production in 2002 when manufacture of all Rolls-Royce motor cars ended at the historic Crewe factory, by which time only 127 of the top-of-the-range Park Ward variant had been produced: 100 LHD, 27 RHD.
The Rolls-Royce Seraph Park Ward offered here was built for the UAE market and delivered to one of the neighbouring countries. Repainted bright yellow, this sumptuous luxury saloon comes with a detailed list of its specification but has no registration documents. The Silver Seraph Park Ward represents the ultimate in 20th Century motoring opulence and still impresses today.
Please note this Lot has since been on static display for a number of years and will require recommissioning prior to road use.
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Cost
134,681 AED
