1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Turbo

This specific Silver Spur was ordered in a fantastic specification from the factory with Wildberry metallic paint for the exterior which is a great colour choice and looks even better in person. The interior also gets the luxury treatment with magnolia leather and matching Wildberry piping and walnut burr veneer adoring the usual places, the subtle impact of the matching piping, carpet and highlights to the exterior colour really make this interior just that bit more special.

With only 3 previous keepers and 55,995 miles on the clock, this is a very well looked after example. The current owner informs us that the car spent a long period as part of a collection of a Mr Edwards, believed to have been tucked away in a spacious garage and only brought out on the special occasion. During the time with the current owner, since 2022, the car has had some bits worked on and sorted to bring the car up to its current standard to the tune of around £4,000. With connections in the Rolls Royce and Bentley world being part of the RREC since 2015, the current owner is particular in keeping and maintaining this car and only the best has been chosen for the Silver Spur. 

First things first, we need to reiterate how wonderful this Wildberry colour looks, even more so in person, it manages to be subtle enough to keep with the Rolls Royce aesthetic and manner but also special enough that the more you look, the more it takes you in and convinces you that this is the colour to have. Much like a high-born gentleman peacock-ing in a fancy purple suit at a dinner party, it grabs your attention and piques your interest. 

The paint itself is in great condition as is the body, there was the smallest section of bubbling around the front passenger door keyhole, but it was so small it was difficult to photograph as you can see in the gallery. 

Elsewhere however the body seemed to be up to the high standards set by the company, with tight shut lines and no obvious dents, dings, or scratches if any at all. Unsurprising considering the mileage, low owners, and the meticulous, knowledgeable nature the current owner portrays. 

Wheels are 16” alloys with chrome faceplates, all are in great condition bar one with some cracking to the chrome just around the centre RR badging. Tyres are Uniroyal TigerPaw’s all-round with plenty of tread and profile to ensure maximum ride quality. 

Chrome and trim around the car was also in good condition, including the Spirit of Ecstasy which as of the mark I Silver Spirit came with the now famous anti-theft measure of snapping back into the radiator grille should anyone dislodge it from its seating position. 

Inside is much the same story as the exterior, the magnolia leather trimmed seats are in wonderful condition, retaining their comfort and shape and being piped to match the exterior Wildberry colour, it’s such a great little detail for the car. 

Being the long wheelbase, the legroom in the back is ample and the purple carpet and highlights finishes off the interior nicely. Inside the armrests front and back are the original wired in Motorola headsets, which still work with power going to them but obviously now don’t work on the original GSM due to it being outdated. All other electrics within the cabin are reported to be working. 

The dash upholstery is free from sun damage, rips, tears, or marks from what we can see, and the walnut burr veneer all round is in great condition too. Headlining is tight and clean, and the door cards are free from sagging and excessive scuffing too. 

Round the back to the boot and under the clean carpet is a spare wheel neatly hidden away and two trays of toolkits are stashed in a carpet covered compartment as shown in the gallery.

Again, in the bay, perhaps unsurprising due to the low mileage but things are wonderfully clean and in great condition visually here, even the badging isn’t fading or showing signs of wear. 

Much is hidden under plastic coverings, but we have tried to show just how good things are under here as best we can in the gallery accompanying this description. 

Powered by a 6.75 litre Rolls Royce L410 V8 and turbocharged by that newly introduced low boost Garret turbo, the Silver Spur was never about out and out performance but with around 300 hp on tap it is certainly no slouch. Refinement and smoothness was the order of the day here however, meaning the low boost turbo comes in at a much more civilised rev range. 

MOT’d and serviced regularly the car has been looked after well during it’s time with the current owner and should continue to please and delight as it moves to its new custodian.

The Silver Spur shows previous V5s showing the number plate changes and acquisition date of 12/11/2022. There are two sets of keys and the range of service books and owner manuals. There is a full specification list and a record of the MOTs all neatly collected in a branded leather folder. 

This car is in such wonderful condition thanks to it spending much of its life in garages and being serviced regularly with owner’s willing to spend the time and finance on keeping it in the current condition the car finds itself in. 

The current owner is reluctantly letting this car go to downsize their collection even after waiting for such a long time to find one in this specification. Being a member of the RREC since 2015, the current owner is particular about how they keep, maintain and fix the car, a good sign for potential bidders. We’re sure this car will continue to delight throughout its future ownership. 

We are happy to offer this vehicle for auction with an estimate in the range of £25,000 - £30,000.

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