23rd Nov, 2021 13:00
November 2021 Classics Auction
1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Registration - WXI 2668
Chassis No. - SCAZS0000DCH07664
M.O.T. - February 2022
Odometer - 113,176
This highly distinctive Silver Spirit is finished in blue over silver that’s teamed with blue Connolly hide upholstery and blue Wilton carpets. We understand it was treated to a new gearbox sometime this year and has also recently been both serviced and valeted. The vendor currently considers the V8 engine, automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ order, and is now offering the Rolls-Royce complete with history file containing a selection of past invoices, a V5C, and a current MOT certificate valid to February 2 next year. The Silver Spirit’s odometer currently registers a total mileage travelled of 113,176.
Rolls-Royce’s Silver Spirit was launched at the Paris Salon in 1980. Penned by Fritz Feller, it was a welcome replacement for the long-serving Silver Shadow and was the first of a new generation of models that not only formed the basis of the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Touring Limousine and Park Ward for Rolls-Royce, but also the Mulsanne and Eight Series cars of its sister company Bentley. The Silver Spirit 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 newcomer was lower and longer than the Silver Shadow and, courtesy of its finely-tuned hydraulic self-levelling suspension, was said to provide the best roadholding ever offered by the marque at that time. It was also the first Rolls-Royce to feature a retractable version of the Spirit of Ecstasy. There were a total of four iterations of the Silver Spirit, via which it remained in production until 1998. By that time BMW had obtained an interest in the manufacturer and the Spirit was replaced by the BMW V12-powered Silver Seraph.
In summary:
- A new gearbox fitted earlier this year
- Recently serviced and valeted
- Comes with history file and current MOT
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £8,000 - £10,000Registration - WXI 2668
Chassis No. - SCAZS0000DCH07664
M.O.T. - February 2022
Odometer - 113,176
This highly distinctive Silver Spirit is finished in blue over silver that’s teamed with blue Connolly hide upholstery and blue Wilton carpets. We understand it was treated to a new gearbox sometime this year and has also recently been both serviced and valeted. The vendor currently considers the V8 engine, automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ order, and is now offering the Rolls-Royce complete with history file containing a selection of past invoices, a V5C, and a current MOT certificate valid to February 2 next year. The Silver Spirit’s odometer currently registers a total mileage travelled of 113,176.
Rolls-Royce’s Silver Spirit was launched at the Paris Salon in 1980. Penned by Fritz Feller, it was a welcome replacement for the long-serving Silver Shadow and was the first of a new generation of models that not only formed the basis of the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Touring Limousine and Park Ward for Rolls-Royce, but also the Mulsanne and Eight Series cars of its sister company Bentley. The Silver Spirit 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 newcomer was lower and longer than the Silver Shadow and, courtesy of its finely-tuned hydraulic self-levelling suspension, was said to provide the best roadholding ever offered by the marque at that time. It was also the first Rolls-Royce to feature a retractable version of the Spirit of Ecstasy. There were a total of four iterations of the Silver Spirit, via which it remained in production until 1998. By that time BMW had obtained an interest in the manufacturer and the Spirit was replaced by the BMW V12-powered Silver Seraph.
In summary:
- A new gearbox fitted earlier this year
- Recently serviced and valeted
- Comes with history file and current MOT
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: November 2021 Classics Auction, 23rd Nov, 2021
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place in the Concorde Hangar at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park.
We are delighted to be running this live event in the shadow of Concorde, without doubt the most iconic passenger aircraft in history.
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As with all Hampson Auctions there will be a fantastic and varied mix of lots to reflect both the individual interests of collectors whatever stage of the collectors journey they are on.
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Monday 22nd November 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 23rd November 9am - 1pm
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