Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Saloon, 1982
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Mark I
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Mark I•
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Chassis No.: 05849
Engine No.: 05849
Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 GBP
Based on the Silver Shadow II, the Silver Spirit and its long-wheelbase counterpart, the Silver Spur, were announced in the autumn of 1980. Rolls-Royce's familiar and dependable 6,750cc V8 power unit remained unchanged, but significant improvements were made to the newcomers' self-levelling rear suspension. The styling too came in for revision, with a lower waistline, increased glass area and a more modern angular look; rectangular headlights graced the front of a Rolls-Royce for the first time, and the oft-changed radiator became wider and squatter.
Inside, the Crewe firm's exemplary standards of equipment and finish were maintained, the most noticeable change being the adoption of separate rear seats and the reinstatement of folding picnic tables. The UK price at time of launch was £49,629, the equivalent of approximately £236,541 today!
Finished in two-tone blue, this Silver Spirit currently displays a total of circa 69,000 miles on the odometer and is described by the vendor as in good condition throughout, running and driving well. A beautiful example embodying all the usual Rolls-Royce luxury and refinement, the car comes complete with all its original books, a V5C document, and MoT to February 2023.
