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- 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (LWB)
1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (LWB)
Lot Number: 344
1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (LWB)
One of the world's most expensive cars when launched, this striking Silver Spur has covered less than 69,000 miles.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Cream -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
C754 YKJ -
ODOMETER READING
68710 Miles
SUMMARY
One of the world's most expensive cars when launched, this striking Silver Spur has covered less than 69,000 miles.
DESCRIPTION
- The Silver Spirit/ Spur (LWB) carried over the basic design of the Silver Shadow and utilised the same its 6.75-litre. L410 V8 and GM-sourced THM400 3-speed automatic gearbox
- Finished in Cream over Parchment leather, this is a delightful example of the Silver Spirit's elongated sibling
- Supplied new by Jack Barclay, the car has been enjoyed by four former keepers and covered just under 69,000 miles
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With its last owner for 30 years and appears to have been meticulously maintained with £37,000 invested during his ownership
- Classic interior in gently patinated Parchment leather with Sheepskin over-rugs and footstools. Door cappings replaced last year by specialists, Silvercrest, at a cost of £800
- Recent service (£600) last year. The MOT is valid until 23/12/2023 (no advisories)
- Good history file with invoices for maintenance and repairs and lots of older MOTs
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 344
- Make
- ROLLS ROYCE
- Model
- SILVER SPUR
- Registration Number
- C754 YKJ
- MOT Expiry
- 23/12/2023
- Chassis Number
- SCAZN000XGCH14987
- Engine Number
- 14987
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Cream
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
98 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
In great condition for age. Kept in heated garage all its life.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Unmarked interior and never colonised with only slight creasing to driver’s seat-. Wood in perfect condition with recent new door cappings by ‘Silvercrest’ at a cost of £800 Carpets all good with sheepskin overrugs. Telephone in rear centre console.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Excellent engine and engine bay as you’d expect from 68 k car. No issues whatsoever and no alarm indicators.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Perfect.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
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Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
All good and no known issues
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Everything works as it should apart from Piranah alarm which is switched off at engine bay, Have the 2 key fobs for alarm and only require new batteries if needed to reactivate.
Vehicle History
Remarks
I would say it’s actually between good and very good but best not to get carried away and overvalue!
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
TBC
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