$5,600
(inc. Buyer’s Premium)
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is a mechanically sound car, which has everything one would expect from a car of its kind but is now more approachable. This 1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine is expected to have a value between $15,000 and $25,000. Going by the chassis code, it doesn't look like a factory-made limousine, but it appears to be made well, and with a huge bunch of paperwork accompanying it, one can be assured of not being clueless about its past.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS
It should be noted that this vehicle has been on static display for several years and we have no history available beyond that shown in the photography section.
We have not started or driven this vehicle so we cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The vehicle will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.
Due to California emissions laws, please note that this vehicle may only be sold to an out-of-state resident for use outside of California or to a licensed automotive dealer.
Please note that the title for this vehicle is in transit.
Buyers should expect the title within 30 business days following the sale; however, please note that for reasons beyond Bonhams/The Market control, including any delays in lien releases by lien holder and/or delays by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) in certain states, there are instances where the Buyer may not receive the title within 30 business days and, in those circumstances, Bonhams/The Market will work to provide the titles to the Buyer as soon as possible.
If a Lot is rendered “Title in Transit”, it is unlikely that the Buyers will receive the title in the mail within 30 business days following the auction/sale; however, Bonhams/The Market will work to provide the titles to the Buyer as soon as possible.
The Buyer acknowledges that delays in transferring titles including, due to delays at government Motor Vehicle departments, happen from time-to-time and, the Buyer will hold both Bonhams/Market and the Consignor harmless from any allegations of damages arising out of government or other delays.
Please note it is the responsibility of the Buyer to transfer ownership in compliance with their jurisdictional rules and regulations.
In the 80s, if you were in the market for a Rolls-Royce sedan, two new cars would've caught your fancy: the Silver Spirit and the Silver Spur. Separating the two was largely the wheelbase, with the Silver Spur being offered a longer wheelbase. The platform was shared with the preceding Silver Shadow, and these continued to be offered for nearly two decades — four iterations were available in that period. The Silver Spur (or Spirit) I was on sale for nearly the entirety of the 1980s.
In the 80s, if you were in the market for a Rolls-Royce sedan, two new cars would've caught your fancy: the Silver Spirit and the Silver Spur. Separating the two was largely the wheelbase, with the Silver Spur being offered a longer wheelbase. The platform was shared with the preceding Silver Shadow, and these continued to be offered for nearly two decades — four iterations were available in that period. The Silver Spur (or Spirit) I was on sale for nearly the entirety of the 1980s.
This is Rolls-Royce we're talking about, which means it'd be wrong to assume that the Silver Spirit/Spur range ended with just these two. Of course, there were bespoke and coach-built models, some of which were limousines. Listed with us on The Market is a 1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur I with the identification code SCAZN42A8DCX07526 — this corresponds to North American model with fuel injection, 1983-manufactured car in Crewe, and LHD. It is an extended wheelbase version, which in all likeliness left the factory as the standard car, and had the modification done in November 83. The car has 112,000+ miles on the odometer and comes with a sizeable bundle of paperwork, which includes old invoices, original manuals, service details, etc.
With only the wheelbase differentiating the two, the Silver Spur shared its looks with the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. Available for a total of four generations from 1980 to 1999, not much changed in the overall appearance of the Silver Spur. The 1983 example here is a Silver Spur 1 but with an elongated chassis. While the increased length grabs nearly everyone's attention, it's not a bad example elsewhere, either. Its age is visible through paint defects (also note the bodywork under the rear windshield), but apart from that (and the missing indicator from the headlamp console), the car looks alright.
While still based on the same platform as the Silver Shadow, the Silver Spirit and Spur were more modern, and that was reflected in the interior, too. The Silver Spur's extra wheelbase opened up more room inside. In the case of the limousines, it was a different ballgame altogether. Luxury and space both were turned to eleven. This is pretty much the case with this 1983 Silver Spur limousine. Not just space but the seating capacity was also increased with the help of rear-facing seats. The combination of blue leather with wood veneer on the dashboard is very likable and matches what was specified from the factory. The interior does show its age, but not too badly. The rear not just benefits from the extra room and seats but also a standalone Alpine cassette and CD player. There's also a glass divider between the front and the rear sections of the cabin.
For the new (in 1980) Silver Spur, Rolls-Royce decided to use the same platform as the Silver Shadow. A unibody (as all new Rolls-Royces after the Silver Cloud series) chassis housed the 6.75-liter V8 with power sent to the rear wheels using a GM-sourced automatic. The Silver Spirit/Spur had disc brakes all around and independent suspension. This 1983 example does look clean on the whole, but some surface rust is visible on the body.
The Silver Spur I was launched in 1980, alongside the short-wheelbase model, the Silver Spirit. It was on sale for nearly the entire decade, before being replaced by the MkII version. The range stayed available as new cars in the Rolls-Royce lineup through four generations. In total, in the two-decade-long period, Crewe produced and sold nearly 20,000 examples of the Silver Spur and Silver Spirit combined.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is a mechanically sound car, which has everything one would expect from a car of its kind but is now more approachable. This 1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine is expected to have a value between $15,000 and $25,000. Going by the chassis code, it doesn't look like a factory-made limousine, but it appears to be made well, and with a huge bunch of paperwork accompanying it, one can be assured of not being clueless about its past.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS
It should be noted that this vehicle has been on static display for several years and we have no history available beyond that shown in the photography section.
We have not started or driven this vehicle so we cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The vehicle will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.
Due to California emissions laws, please note that this vehicle may only be sold to an out-of-state resident for use outside of California or to a licensed automotive dealer.
Please note that the title for this vehicle is in transit.
Buyers should expect the title within 30 business days following the sale; however, please note that for reasons beyond Bonhams/The Market control, including any delays in lien releases by lien holder and/or delays by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) in certain states, there are instances where the Buyer may not receive the title within 30 business days and, in those circumstances, Bonhams/The Market will work to provide the titles to the Buyer as soon as possible.
If a Lot is rendered “Title in Transit”, it is unlikely that the Buyers will receive the title in the mail within 30 business days following the auction/sale; however, Bonhams/The Market will work to provide the titles to the Buyer as soon as possible.
The Buyer acknowledges that delays in transferring titles including, due to delays at government Motor Vehicle departments, happen from time-to-time and, the Buyer will hold both Bonhams/Market and the Consignor harmless from any allegations of damages arising out of government or other delays.
Please note it is the responsibility of the Buyer to transfer ownership in compliance with their jurisdictional rules and regulations.
