Registration No: H9 ORP
Chassis No: SCAZS00A6LCH33743
MOT: July 2021
The Fritz Feller-penned Silver Spirit debuted at the 1980 Paris Salon. It was not entirely new, however, and employed the floorpan of the outgoing model as well as its proven OHV 6,750cc V8 powerplant. The opulent incomer was lower and longer than the Silver Shadow and featured a considerably larger glass area. Courtesy of its finely-tuned Girling hydraulic self-levelling suspension, it was said to provide the best roadholding ever offered by the marque. It was also the first Rolls-Royce to feature a retractable version of the Spirit of Ecstasy - it automatically withdrew into the safety of the radiator shell if dislodged from its standard position. There were a total of four iterations of the Silver Spirit, via which it remained in production until 1998, by which time BMW had obtained an interest in the manufacturer and the Spirit was replaced by the BMW V12-powered Silver Seraph.
This utterly immaculate Silver Spirit II has had a total of six owners, who between them have apparently amassed no more than 15,800 miles over 31 years. Totally unrestored, it is finished in the striking combination of Acrylic Georgian Silver over a Dark Metallic Blue, while the interior is trimmed in Blue-piped Parchment-coloured hide. The Rolls was supplied new by Mann Egerton of Norwich and is considered by the vendor to have nothing less than 'excellent' bodywork, two-tone paintwork, interior trim, V8 engine and automatic transmission. Apparently once a show car, 'H9 ORP' is well known to the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club and is now being offered complete with; upgraded, Bluetooth-enabled radio as well as the original audio system; factory build sheets and inspection records; comprehensive history file; the original bill of sale dated 8/6/1990; the original factory pack of owner’s manuals and service book; and a pair of Rolls-Royce blankets and umbrella and an MOT certificate into July 2021. A unique opportunity.
For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760
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Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 26th May, 2021
AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
AUCTION VIEWING
Tuesday 25th May from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 26th May 2021 from 9am
BUYERS PREMIUM
12.5% (plus VAT @ 20%)
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