1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

Description

The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit and its extended version, the Silver Spur, succeeded the Silver Shadow and Silver Wraith models starting in 1980. These cars retained the monocoque design introduced by the Shadow in 1967 but underwent a significant redesign under the guidance of Austrian stylist Fritz Feller, resulting in a more streamlined and less angular appearance. Notably, they were the first Rolls-Royces to feature the retractable Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, which retracts into the radiator shell.  

Initially equipped with a 220 horsepower, 6.75-liter aluminum V8 engine with twin SU carburetors, models exported to the U.S. and Japan exclusively used Bosch fuel injection from the outset. Eventually, Bosch fuel injection became standard across all markets by 1986. Over their production span, the Silver Spirit and Silver Spur underwent four iterations, known as Marks, with numerous updates and modifications introduced incrementally. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Cotswold Beige Metallic with a Brown Everflex roof 

• Interior appointed with tan Connolly leather with brown piping, tan lamb's wool carpeting, and book-matched burl walnut wood veneer 

• Powered by a 6.75-liter V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission 

• Believed to be a two-owner example 

• Featuring a four-inch longer wheelbase than the standard wheelbase Silver Spirit 

• Rear folding walnut picnic tables 

• Automatic ride height control 

• Distinctive full-wheel covers only used on the Silver Spur 

• Sanitary undercarriage 

• Recent service work is reported to include replacing two suspension accumulators, two brake accumulators, brake lights, an oil pressure sender, and an engine oil change 

Features 

• Spirit of Ecstasy hood mascot 

• Power windows 

• Power front seats 

• 15 inch wheels with full wheel covers 

• Self-leveling suspension 

• Automatic climate control 

• Front-seat position memory settings 

• Leather-wrapped sun visors 

• Column-mounted gear selector 

• Four-wheel power disc brakes 

• Power-adjustable side-view mirrors 

• Rear footrests 

• Cruise control 

• Adjustable headrests front and rear 

• Pinstripes 

Known Imperfections 

• The driver seat belt receiver is missing a small piece of trim 

• Minor paint imperfections, as photographed 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report notes a “Mileage Inconsistency” on 8 July 2017, noting that “this entry may just be a clerical error.” 

Included 

• Jack 

• Toolset 

Ownership History The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report reveals early ownership in Virginal, with 856 miles noted on the odometer on 3 March 1988. In 2014, it notes that the owner moved the vehicle to Maryland in 2014 with 20,101 miles. In 2019, the Silver Spur moved to New York State, where it is located today offered with 22,017 miles on its Jaeger odometer. 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com