Beschreibung:

It doesn't get much more stately, opulent and luxurious than a Rolls-Royce. For decades, the marque has set a standard that other luxury carmakers have aspired to reach. A recent resurgence has allowed the company to retain its position as one of the kings of the automotive mountain. A partnership between Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce, British-based Rolls-Royce Ltd. was officially formed in 1906. The company's six-cylinder Silver Ghost was unveiled that same year. From its inception, the company's dedication to excellence was clear; the Silver Ghost exhibited unrivalled attention to detail and remarkable quality, and promptly earned kudos for being "the best car in the world." In 1980, Rolls-Royce entered a new era, when it was purchased by Vickers PLC. The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit was launched in 1981; the car was the first of a new generation of cars. Mechanically, the Silver Spirit was designed to meet strict new international safety and emissions regulations. Aesthetically, the car was styled to appeal to a younger generation of buyers, with a clean new look that was very much in step with the times. Then in 1989 the long-wheelbase Silver Spur was introduced. Four inches longer than the Spirit, it is identifiable by its extended rear windows and ever-flex roof. Many of the changes behind the development of the new car were down to impending safety legislation. The Spirit of Ecstasy, for example, was no longer fixed to the grille, but designed to retract into the radiator shell upon impact. Other improvements included better ride comfort and a new suspension system with automatic ride height control. The Silver Spur II arrived in 1990. Outwardly similar to their predecessor, they were equipped with a revised fascia, with a new leather-bound steering wheel, electronic gear selection display and a sophisticated automatic ride controls system. The Silver Spur shared the basic floor plan and the 6.75 liter V8 engine of the Silver Shadow. The Silver Spur used a Girling automatic hydraulic ride height control system along with gas-charged shock absorbers while keeping the high degree of ride quality and self-leveling suspension from the Silver Shadow. Standard was ABS and fuel injection. For the first time alloy wheels were employed on Rolls-Royce motorcars. This Silver Spur, a long-wheelbase model, has had just one owner from new. It has spent its entire life in sunny, Southern California and has traveled a mere 26,000 miles since leaving the factory at Crewe. The Garnet paint shows well and the interior, outfitted with the fine veneers Rolls is known for, tan Connolly leather and plush Mouton floor mats, beckons. This well looked after car retains its original keys and owner’s handbook as well. While the tough choice of whether to drive or be driven is certainly presented when encountering any Silver Spur, the new owner of this example will no doubt be pleased with either option.