FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION
Sunday 27 June, 2.30pm

ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
All lots are subject to a buyer’s premium of 15%+GST

Further info available on our website.

The Silver Spirit was introduced by Rolls-Royce in 1980 as the first of a new generation of models which went on to form the basis for the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn and Bentley Mulsanne series. Carried over were many of the fundamentals from the Silver Shadow design including the 6.75-litre V8, General Motors-sourced gearbox and unitary bodywork courtesy of Pressed Steel Ltd. Styling was more angular being longer wider and lower with 30% more glass area. Road-holding was considered by testers as ‘the best yet from Rolls-Royce” thanks to the self-levelling rear suspension. Top speed was 125 mph with a 0-60 mph time of just 10 seconds.

Finished in the desirable R-R Claret with gold striping and tan interior, the car in question was purchased by its current owner from a deceased estate in Auckland more than 22 years ago. Our understanding is that it was, however, first registered here in August 1987. Bearing no model designation at the rear suggests to us though that it was most probably imported from the East. With only 42000 MILES present, it has not had a lot of use. This is also confirmed by the owner’s assertion that it has never been driven in the rain! Service has been regular and conducted by a well- known local marque expert. A Blaupunkt stereo and cassette deck evocative of the era are present.

“A gloriously individual possession that signifies impeccable excellence and taste, an extravagant celebration of detail over function, a monument in the driveway and an occasion to drive” was how Autocar summed up this exquisite automobile.