16th Mar, 2022 13:00

Imperial War Museum, Duxford

 
Lot 53
 

1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III
One of just 182 right-hand-drive examples

Estimated at £16,000 - £20,000

Lot details

Registration No: M612 TVM
Chassis No:
SCAZS02CXSCH55550
MOT:
August 2022

  • One of only 182 right-hand-drive examples made (from a total production run of 234)
  • Current registered family ownership since 2007 (equating to two keepers)
  • Just five total owners and 70,833 miles from new (atoc)
  • Supplied new by Stratstone Rolls-Royce in Wilmslow, Cheshire
  • Accompanied by large history file including many invoices from specialists

Although, based on the Shadow floorpan, the Spirit offered considerable improvements in both ride and handling. By combining copious amounts of sound deadening with the finest quality upholstery, Crewe's engineers kept intrusion from the 6.75 litre V8 engine to a muted hush. Unveiled at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Spirit II featured a sophisticated automatic ride control system that adapted to changing road conditions almost instantaneously, ergonomically enhanced `new look' dashboard, four-speed automatic transmission and standard-fit alloy wheels. Arriving in 1993, the Spirit III boasted more power thanks to redesigned cylinder heads and manifolding. There were airbags for both driver and front seat passenger and revised rear lights. Decidedly short lived, just 234 Spirit III saloons are thought to have been made, of which 182 were to right-hand drive specification.

This UK-supplied, right-hand drive example was manufactured in 1995 and supplied new through Stratstone Rolls-Royce in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Finished in the attractive colour scheme of Red Pearl with Cream piped leather interior upholstery, the Spirit III has been in current registered family ownership since 2007, with husband and wife equating to two of the five total owners. Covering a modest 70,833 miles (at time of consignment) from new, the Rolls-Royce has benefited from replacement head gaskets in 2014 by a specialist, along with a brake overhaul in the same year, again with a specialist. Accompanied by a large history file including the original book pack, the stamped service book shows fourteen stamps from main dealers and specialists, along with further servicing invoices, most recently under 1,000 miles ago. Also present on file are a selection of previous MOT certificates, numerous invoices relating to work completed (much by specialists), along with a current V5C document.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, 16th Mar, 2022

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