1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

We sold this very stunning example to its current owner, himself an inveterate collector of Rolls-Royce motorcars, back in April 2020. At the time we stated that we were ‘delighted to be able to offer you what might just be the nicest Rolls-Royce Silver Spur we have ever seen; our boss, no stranger to the marque in his own garage, describes it as being in “phenomenal condition”.

Having had the car since then our vendor wholeheartedly agrees, “I’m a hobby enthusiast. I’ve owned between 40 and 60 Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars and this particular vehicle is by far the nicest vehicle of all in terms of service records and maintenance; it’s just in absolutely beautiful condition. The service record is impeccable and I’ve got every MOT test certificate. When you look at the car the tools have never been taken out of their case and the light bulbs have never been removed from the kit. It’s fantastic.

“By far this is one of the smoothest Rolls-Royce or Bentley vehicles that I’ve had. I’ve only covered around 1500 miles since buying the car. It’s never let me down and all I’ve had to do since owning it is fit a new battery and replace the rear windscreen, which was delaminating at one of its corners”.

The vendor has been running a little hobby business for the last few years using this car and another two, but as he approaches 70 years old has now decided to give that up. “I’m going to pop a couple of modern cars in my garage – stepping out from the traditional to the modern”.

Originally ordered new by a duchess, the Silver Spur comes with a very high level of specification that includes reclining rear seats, mirrors with lights in the rear, picnic tables and matching Motorola telephones in both the front and rear (for conversing with the driver, naturally).

Please note that the vendor is retaining the private plate, and the car will revert to an age-related registration.

The bodywork remains just as it did when we last presented this Silver Spur III, and that is outstanding. Royal Blue paintwork presents superlatively; with a metallic flake running through it, it’s a thoroughly modern finish and suits the big Roller to a T. Fit and finish of the panels is top-notch, with no dings, dints or dents present. The wheel-lips remain clean, as do the sills, door-shuts and gutters.

Bright work is very smart, with the Spirit of Ecstasy gleaming atop that magnificent radiator grille. The 15-inch wheels are shod in Avon Turbospeed tyres that look to have plenty of tread remaining and so shiny are the large chrome centre caps, that you could use them to check your own appearance prior to cabin access or post egress. 

The small chip to the paint at the bottom of one door and small stonechip above the offside headlamp we identified prior to its previous sale remain, but these are minor imperfections and do not in any way detract from the Spur’s superb bodily presentation. 

What does that chap in Strictly Come Dancing, Craig Revel-Whatshischops, say? Of yes, “Fab-u-Lous!” We’ll even through in a “Darling” for good effect. It’s blooming lovely inside this Rolls-Royce.

The cream leather seats have a lovely patina, with the rear items looking to only have had exposure to only the gentlest of derriere traffic. Walnut picnic tables are present in the rear and, just as with the rest of the car’s considerable wood veneers, are without blemish. You get twin vanity mirrors in the back of the front headrests, and adjustable rear seats. 

Headlining is mark-free, as are door-cards and the deep-pile lambs’ wool carpets (in matching Royal Blue) and overmats are superb. The most pleasing thing is the sheer lack of surface nicks, scratches or abrasions to the cabin’s various surfaces. 

As mentioned earlier, a second Motorola telephone is present in the front, located in the centre armrest. A then top-of-the-range Alpine head unit with radio/cassette (remember the latter?) sits in the dashboard, with a CD multichanger and Alpine amplifier in the boot. 

If you go searching for said multichanger or amplifier then you will also find a spare wheel, two untouched OE toolkits, a fire extinguisher and the car’s battery. An electrical cut-off switch has also been fitted. 

Having owned a multitude of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars, the vendor is a undoubted connoisseur. He is in no doubt that this is one of the best driving examples that he’s had the pleasure to drive. 

It’s clear that this Silver Spur III has led a gilded life and that’s represented in the car’s history file. As well as a multitude of service stamps (see History Highlights section, below), you will find invoices for work carried out in 2012 by independent specialist R.R.&B. Garages Limited for just over £9000. This included repairs to the air-conditioning system, brakes and suspension, as well as other miscellaneous items. 

£3000 was spent in November 2013 on refurbishing the rear brakes, which included reconditioned rear brake callipers. Another visit to R.R.&B. Garages Limited in September 2019 saw the rear suspension spheres re-gassed, and a new rear sub-frame and damper fitted, as well as a couple of ball joints – all at a cost of £2,825. Yet more outlay followed later that year, £5,857, for replacement front brake callipers, discs and pads, replacement flexible brake hoses at each corner, and replacement accumulator valve bodies and spheres. 

R.R.&B. Garages Limited fettled the headlamps, aligned the wheels, strengthened the four jacking points, tweaked the parking brake and gave the car and MOT and full service in October 2019, for the princely sum of £1,672. 

No wonder it still drives so beautifully. 

The Rolls-Royce’s service history has an impressive 15 stamps in it and a quick check of its MOT history shows no issues. Its current MOT test certificate runs until 15/09/2024. All three keys are present, as are a host of invoices for various works and maintenance. 

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of the paperwork to support our claim that this car is a beautifully looked after example of Rolls-Royce’s Silver Spur III model. 

With a high level of specification and the fact that it both presents in excellent condition and drives beautifully, this is one very fine Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. 

A wonderful service history and a history file that shows that it has had considerable fiscal outlay when necessary, in order to keep it an absolutely fine fettle, backs this up. 

Given all the above, we think this 6750cc imperious luxury beast will realise somewhere between £15,000 and £20,000. Yes, one of the finest automobiles can now be had for just a smidgeon of its original (extreme) north of £100k asking price. 

If you’re ready to Lord (or Lady) it, then now’s your chance!

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this lot is located with the vendor in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. Viewings are strictly by appointment. To make a booking, please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, and read our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.