1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and the documented history available is limited to that displayed in our photography section.

We have not tried to drive the car, and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released to the buyer or transporter immediately after the sale. For all enquiries relating to Customs, please contact CARS Europe BV.

Purchases will only be released once cleared funds are received. All vehicles must be collected after the payment of funds.

All storage charges must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Storage charges payment must be arranged with the storage company. Collection is strictly by appointment only.

Please send a booking email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

Collection either by buyer or third party is only possible for vehicles within customs bond if applicable import taxes paid are paid to import into country of bonded storage location.

As soon as The Market by Bonhams receives your payment, the accounts department will send a release note to the manager of the storage facility where your car(s) is stored.

CARS Europe BV will contact you just after the sale to confirm onward transport requirements. Direct contact at CARS for enquiries is as follows; Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, [email protected].

STORAGE CHARGES - €30 + local VAT per motor car per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end.

CUSTOMS CHARGES - €500 per motor car (plus applicable permanent import taxes from bond).

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 1997 LHD auto Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Division comes with no history or service records.

Chassis No: SCAZY20C4VCX80510.

This was the 10th of 38 Silver Spur Divisions built and one of only 17 LHD examples.

It was one of 10 Silver Spur Divisions exported new to Japan.

It was sold to the current vendor in 2013.

The car is dark blue with cream leather upholstery and blue carpets.

With the proviso that we haven’t tried to start or drive this vehicle and can therefore only comment on its cosmetic condition, we think it is in very good overall condition apart from some relatively minor issues with the paintwork and some cracked glass inside.

The bodywork seems to be in very fair condition in general.

The panels are straight, even and free of any significant dinks, dents or creases that we can see, and the panel gaps and shut lines seem entirely consistent and even.

The paintwork is broadly good, with the obvious exception of the scuffs, scratches and paint chips in various places along the flank of the car on the passenger side.

The chrome and exterior trim are in decent condition, as are the lights, lenses, badging and other fixtures and fittings, although there are some scuffs on the rear light cluster on the driver’s side.

The wheels are in good order, as far as we can tell.

There are a few paint chips on the leading edges of the doors and around the front grille and valance.

The cream leather upholstery is in very decent order, both front and back, but the driver’s seat is showing some signs of wear on the backrest bolster nearest the door.

The door cards are good, as are the carpets and mats.

The wood veneers on the dashboard, door cappings, rear picnic tables and cocktail cabinet are all very glossy and rich in general.

There is a crack in the veneer on the centre console.

The most obvious flaw with the interior of this car is the series of cracks running across the central glass division screen.

All the Rolls-Royce toggles, stops, levers, switches and buttons appear to be OK, although we can’t make any claims about their full functionality as we haven’t tried to start or drive the vehicle.

The undersides look to have a decent amount of structural integrity.

Everything in the engine bay looks to be in its right and proper place.

This car doesn’t come with any history or service records.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

None of the paperwork shown in the gallery (which are photocopies) in any way constitutes any kind of licensing or registration certification.

We think this Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Division is in strong overall condition, bar a few largely cosmetic issues.

This very grand - and very rare - model could yet reward its next owner with years of classy motoring pleasure and would be an ideal car for service at weddings and other events. Provided, of course, that the engine and mechanicals prove to be as impressive as the rest of the car.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €8,000 - €16,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the seller in Amsterdam, Netherlands; to arrange an appointment 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, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.