Vehicle Description
Like a fine wine, a Rolls-Royce only gets more desirable with age.
After all, a car like this 1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur was
reserved for the highest of high society when new, and only the
right ones were preserved like this example. So it's amazing a car
like this is now available for such an obtainable price.
These originally sold for well-over $100k when new, and this is a
great example of the Crewe factory's art. Only the British can
create a cream with a brown padded roof in such a coordinating
color excellence. And the way the pinstripe matches the roof color
creates a level of thoughtfulness that earns its Spirit of Ecstasy
leading the way. The company's careful dedication to craftsmanship
is seen from every angle, that's why the paint is even the original
application. And the upgrade to the flush-fitting headlights seen
later in the series gives it added distinction. This has averaged
less than 1,500 miles annually, and overall, it shows the proper
care of a well-respected symbol of opulence. So this Rolls
continues to still instantly command attention wherever it
arrives.
Open the door, and it is a luxurious greeting of burled walnut,
Connolly leather, and lamb's wool. In true British luxury, the tone
of the leather is a nice hue to coordinate with both the outside
brown accents and the forest laid on the dash panels. So the full
package gives a very nicely harmonized feeling. The view from
behind the glossy black wheel is a great reminder how true
craftsmanship should be. It includes power windows, power seats,
power locks, cruise control, and automatic climate control (the A/C
will need servicing to blow ideally cold again.) But this is not a
car strictly built for the front seat. The Silver Spur is the
long-wheelbase version of the Silver Spirit, which means there is
exceptional luxury in the rear seating - after all, the owners of
these cars are not necessarily the drivers. Not only does the
Silver Spur have more legroom, but it also comes with footrests so
that this sedan can still be a true executive-level transport.
The smooth running 6.75-liter V8 under the hood is a staple of
Rolls-Royce luxury. This is believed to be original to the car, and
it carries the right balance of low mileage tidiness and correct
maintenance. The fuel-injected engine was built to always have
power in reserve. Its full force is delivered not like a muscle
car, but more like an express train. Rolls-Royce engineers went to
great lengths to isolate the mechanical workings from passengers,
and as a result, the motor is highly refined. There's a luxury
feeling for trips near or far thanks to a smooth-shifting
three-speed automatic transmission (borrowed from GM for better
reliability) and power steering. The fully independent suspension
has a self-leveling feature for an unmistakably comfortable ride,
and it stays sure-footed with four-wheel power disc brakes.
Complete with the owner's manual packet, this is true prestige at
an affordable price. Don't miss out on a slice of the good life.
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