To all bidders; please understand that this is a gorgeous Rolls-Royce in beautiful condition. But please, understand that it is also some 34 years old so like all pre-owned cars, it is not 100% perfect. Please read the terms & conditions before bidding.
Rolls-Royce
Silver Spirit
1981
Very original presenting example ~ not many left like this one!
Here is a really interestingly original presenting Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit finished in Light Ocean Blue (metallic) with Navy Connolly hide interior. The twin fine lines to the waist-rails are hand-painted in dark blue gold. The car is a very clean and original example of a Spirit, not perfect, but very high marks for originality and cleanliness throughout. Very nice indeed. This particular example has had the ugly US spec headlights replaced for the correct "Euro spec" front headlights making the car look as the designers intended and giving her a far more modern appearance. The car has had the hubcaps changed to those from the Silver Spur model (please enquire if you prefer the car supplied with the standard Silver Spirit hubcaps with body colour matching beauty rings - see pic comparison below).
Factory issue Silver Spirit hub-caps (left) vs.
The Silver Spur hub-caps currently fitted (right).
The Rolls-Royce Silver
Spirit is powered by a 6.75 litre Rolls-Royce designed V8 engine with the Bosch
fuel injection system which provides ultra smooth touring.
This one is a well maintained example with good collector-status ownership
showing a low 66,700 miles. It has recently been thru Park-Ward's workshop and
anything requiring doing was attended to including all the hydraulics and
braking system inspected and overhauled as required (pumps, accumulators, gas
springs, etc). Mechanically, this car needs nothing. Under the bonnet, the presentation is amazing. It has
not been precision detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout its life.
The car sports 235/75 15 whitewall tyres on original Rolls-Royce steel wheels
with the optional Silver Spur stainless steel hub caps.
The body of the car is straight and the paint
nice and shiny. The car was completely repainted some 10 years ago and rarely
used since so she presents very consistently, deep in lustre with almost no
imperfections. There are no dents or dings (I apologise the bonnet was not
closed properly at the time of photos). Rubbers, mouldings, badges and external
fittings are all in good condition. Glass is excellent.
The interior on this car is extra nice and very original in presentation. The
Connolly leather shows beautifully. The entire interior is original and has not
been redyed but for a small part on the front seat cushions. All the wood in
the car is completely original which is not often seen on these early Spirits
and Spurs. There are hairlines in the lacquer but these are not really that bad
and for some reason they show up a lot more in the photos than you notice in
real like. A perfectionist would have them re-done by us but I think the
originality outweighs doing so, in my opinion. Carpets, seats, dash, rear
parcel shelf, head-liner, fixtures and fittings are truly excellent and I best
encourage you to look at all the photos to fully appreciate how nicely the
interior presents.
As part of Park-Ward's maintenance program, all major electricals and features
& functions are inspected and serviced so everything is operating as it
should; windows, seats, mirrors, central locking, A/C, heater, lights, wipers,
etc. each independently and meticulously serviced. This is guaranteed. A true, "take
the keys and drive" example with no additional budget needed to attend to
any nuances or gremlins.
The car is of very high standard and is an easy 10+ out of 10 driver rating.
She is a very pretty example of the early Spirit model with few left remaining
in this condition these days.
~~ This is a very elegant presenting Silver Spirit in "Light Ocean Blue" that looks great in all settings. She would make a wonderful weekend driver or to add to a British collection representing the marque of the early 1980s. ~~
International buyers always welcome ~ we have sold and shipped 100's world-wide.
For extra photos on this fine example go to the link below. The photos are of super high resolution so if you right click on any, you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail.
Click HERE to see additional photos!
(The bonnet was not closed properly during some of photographing ~ sorry)
Click HERE to see additional photos!
A note from RRMOTORSINC:
“For those Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts who have
followed my auctions in the past I welcome you all. For those who are new to my
adverts and/or the marque, please note that as a serious collector of some 30
years, all my cars are truly described examples. I have my own private
Rolls-Royce and Bentley workshop (not open to the public but dedicated to my
own cars) with trained Rolls-Royce and Bentley craftsmen who are proficient in
all aspects. As a team, we are dedicated to the preservation of the marque and
as such, any car that leaves the stable is completely inspected and
work-shopped to ensure mechanical and operational items are maintained
appropriately. We adopt a “keep it original” mentality with pride and
confidence, offering after sales technical support and assistance well beyond
the sale. Because most of my cars are offered for the pleasures of driving
enjoyment it is not always possible or practical to seek perfection (in the
true sense of the word) but we do always uphold excellence in whatever we do.
Our cars are by no means cheap priced cars but we like to think they are
amongst the best. To this end, I firmly believe in the famous adage; “Quality is remembered long
after the price is forgotten.” We hope you do
to.”
*We at Park-Ward Motors – the things we do.
When our Rolls-Royces and Bentleys are commissioned for resale, they are indeed professionally and correctly “fully work-shopped”. No corners are cut. And it is all addressed in true Crewe tradition. There is way too much to list here but to give you an example of our commitment to excellence of the various processes, this is one such example of what we do:
Doors and windows:-
Every car has its interior door panels removed. If the wood is in need of repair (as most are) it is refinished in-house by trained and talented craftsmen at Park-Ward Motors. This is a detailed process of stripping the wood of its old lacquer, repairing the veneer if there is damage, staining the top surface as per Rolls-Royce methodology and refinishing with no less than 25 coats of clear lacquer. Hand wet-sanded and polished between all of its last 15 coats. New window felt guides and wood-to-glass foam seals are fitted. All window mechanisms are checked and serviced for smooth and efficient up and down movement. This includes an electrical modification to rectify the typical “slow window syndrome”. All tracks, chains and gears are lubricated. Where central locking is fitted, these are all serviced to ensure no “solenoid sticking”, another common problem. Units are repaired and or changed as required for refurbished units. Door wiring and door-to-body wiring is checked, repaired and/or replaced as required. The splash plastic on the inside of the doors to protect the leather panels from rain splash from inside the door is replaced with correct specification black plastic as used by the factory. Cut to shape and glued in position as per original. All door hardware is checked and repaired as required including locks, handles and scuttle finishes. The door is reassembled with all items cleaned and polished. The wood refitted and the leather panels are re-Connollised before final fitment.
Take this example and apply it to the many, many different
aspects of Rolls-Royce restoration, service and maintenance and you have our
dedication to correct and professional vehicle pre-delivery preparation and
commissioning.
**PLEASE read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.**
~~ Important note: the $2,000 deposit is due within 24 hours. If not paid, or if no contact is received within that period, we reserve the right to offer the car to any other party.~~
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This Rolls-Royce is part of a private collection. Although licensed and
bonded, I am not a main-stream retail car dealer or broker; I am a professional
car collector of some 30 years with considerable experience and knowledge of
Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars. I have a long standing reputation being
associated with the marque which I take seriously. I take pride in my cars and
have fun in collecting and restoring them. However, auctions are not a game so
when you place a bid or offer, and you are the winning bidder, please
understand you have entered a binding contract. You cannot bid and win the
auction and expect not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning
does not mean you are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the
opportunity to inspect it. Any inspection contemplated should be undertaken
BEFORE you bid or make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to
come and personally inspect the car. Once you bid or make an offer, you are
doing so to buy WITHOUT conditions. Your bid can not be subject to anything. A
$2000.00 deposit (non-refundable) is required within 24 hours of the close of
the auction and payable by PayPal. The balance of funds are required within 7
days of the close of the auction and must be provided by cashier’s check or
bank wire. I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to
meet the cost of transfer fees. Full payment must be made (and payments
cleared) before the title and/or the vehicle is released. All payments are
non-refundable. Payments as described above form an important part of this
purchase contract and so, if all the funds are not received as outlined above,
I reserve the right to terminate the transaction without notice. If there has
been any deposit or other part payments received and I elect to terminate the
contract, I reserve the right to keep any such deposits or payments and resell
the vehicle to another bidder or interested party or re-list the vehicle at any
time. To be clear, if you change your mind for ANY reason and do not complete
the transaction in the time-frame required, you will forfeit your deposit. I am
happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a national and worldwide basis
but the winning bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and
at his cost.
As a collector and experienced restorer of the marque, I make every
effort to bring my cars to a high standard. By comparison, my cars are
generally superior to others available but they are by no means perfect. You
must expect some issues. Unless specifically stated, the car is not of show
standard but of nice "driver" condition. Please understand, show cars
of this model cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to achieve and sell for
prices commensurate, so the sale price of this car reflects its relative
condition. You are buying "condition" accordingly. Buyers should not
expect to receive concours quality or "perfect" cars at these prices.
Please also understand, the very nature of these classic Rolls-Royces is such
that it is not always possible to attend to every item, or perhaps I may have
inadvertently overlooked items. Further, and very importantly, these cars are
classic cars also because they are old. So this means a 34 year old car is
predominantly comprised of 34 year old parts. And old parts will fail. All
buyers must understand and expect that things can or will wear out, break
and/or stop functioning without notice. This is even more likely with
hand-built English cars of early technology when compared to the typical
American car of the same vintage. Please note, fitted radio/stereo systems are
usually subject to upgrade by purchasers so I do not ensure operation of these.
Similarly, cruise control systems fitted to these classics were of an inferior
design and I do not check or warrant the operation of these. Suspension and
brakes on these cars are complex. We thoroughly check them and replace things
that are identified faulty. But please understand, by example; if we change a
brake line because it appears aged or faulty, we do NOT at the same time
replace all other hoses because they are of similar age. This is considered
"preventative maintenance". We do not do this unless specifically
requested and is not included in the purchase price. Feel free to ask for this
additional service. Further, a feature or function that is working perfectly
one moment, may decide to play-up the next. After all, it is some 34 years old.
This is the nature of any classic car and especially a Rolls-Royce which was
very "complicated" for its era. For this reason it is necessary for
the following condition:
The vehicle is being sold "as-is/where-is" with no warranty
expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are made
with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and
accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are
not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be
responsible for errors in description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects
herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. If any aspect of the
description contradicts what can be seen in the photos, then the photos shall
prevail as the reference point. No allowance or set aside will be made on
account of any incorrectness, unforeseen imperfection, defect or damage. It is
the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition
and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will
make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer’s
request prior to the close of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for
any repairs regardless of any written or oral statements about the vehicle. Being a classic car in excess of 10 years
of age, in most US
states, the mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller
makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown and
accepts no responsibility for any discrepancy with independent reports such as
Carfax, AutoCheck, etc. In
this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage
indicated or shown. Should there be any legal dispute after the sale,
(and I certainly hope there would never need to be!), all such disputes
shall be determined in the jurisdiction of McHenry County, Illinois - the
domicile of Park-Ward Motors. I can hold the vehicle up to 30 days while
you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not bear any
responsibility for any additional costs including storage, transportation, or
repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to store the car in
excess of 30 days from auction end, a cost of $35 per day shall apply beyond 30
days of auction end. Also, you must remember that this is a classic +/-34 year
old vehicle, and while it is up to you, I do not recommend that you just “hop
in and drive it across the country”until you have familiarised yourself with
the car. At least, I have never done that. I have always professionally
transported the cars in enclosed carriers from where I bought them to my home.
PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE
TERMS, CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU CONTEMPLATE DOING SO AS, RESPECTFULLY, THERE CAN
BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
I am sorry if these terms seem harsh but there
seem to be some very unrealistic buyers out there - fortunately, only few of
these people exist but those that do can make life difficult, so it appears
EVERYTHING needs to spelled out. Very simply put, this is an old car being
offered for sale. It is not new and is subject to the perils of age. Further,
Rolls-Royces are not without nuances, idiosyncrasies and they are renown for a
host of design issues which can make them not inexpensive to maintain. This is
well documented in many circles. You need to be a special and considerate type
of purchaser to own a Rolls-Royce. Their down-side is part of the fun in owning
them! As the old saying goes; "we love to hate them and hate to love
them!" So, please respect the terms and conditions when you bid.
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To all bidders; please
understand that this is a gorgeous Rolls-Royce in beautiful condition.
But please, understand that it is also some 34 years old so like all pre-owned cars, it is not 100% perfect.
Please read the terms& conditions before bidding.
~~ **Please note: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of the Park-Ward Motor Museum. As a professional collector and experienced restorer and I have my own Rolls-Royce dedicated workshop with qualified craftsmen on hand. As a passionate collector of the marque I take great pride and pleasure in passing on any of my cars to its next owner (“caretaker”). In so doing, once this Rolls-Royce is sold, I will put the car back thru my workshop to ensure that it is mechanically sound and all major features and functions are operating as described even though the car is contractually being sold "as-is". Certain items such as final electrical tests and hydraulic pressure checks are usually left for this stage as these are considered "commissioning procedures". This and considerable other work will be performed after the sale and before delivery to ensure the car is in excellent order. This all done at NO CHARGE. Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! This provides the buyer the peace of mind to purchase with complete confidence. Depending on our work load, please allow approximately 14-21 business days for this procedure. For more information on the Park-Ward Motor Museum and their skills, please contact me thru my eBay home page where I can direct you to see some 100 Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years. ~~