1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit
£24,950
- Make
- Rolls-Royce
- Model
- Royce Silver Spirit
- Year
- 1996
- Mileage
- 41,000 mi
- Engine
- 4/5
Overview
This 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit exemplifies understated luxury and meticulous care. With just 41,000 miles confirmed by full service history, this chauffeur-driven limousine spent its formative years in Guernsey before government use by the island's Lieutenant Governor. The sumptuous Magnolia leather interior with burgundy carpets remains immaculate. Recent work includes a 2021 brake system rebuild and 2024 rear suspension sphere replacement. Finished in elegant silver with integrated bumpers and 16-inch wheels, this is a mature classic ready for discerning ownership.
From the Dealer
- •Full service history maintained regardless of cost by Rolls-Royce specialists
- •Brake system rebuilt 2021; rear suspension spheres replaced 2024
- •Confirmed 41,000 miles; chauffeur-driven with minimal additional mileage
- •Magnolia leather interior with burgundy carpets in first-class condition
- •Originally Guernsey registered; UK duty paid
About the Rolls-Royce Royce Silver Spirit
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The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is a large luxury saloon that represents the marque's commitment to traditional British opulence and handcrafted quality. Launched in 1980 and produced through 1998, it appeals to affluent buyers seeking understated elegance, superior ride comfort, and bespoke customisation. The Spirit established itself as a more modern alternative to the preceding Silver Shadow whilst maintaining Rolls-Royce's hallmark engineering standards. Its design emphasises subtle proportions and timeless styling over conspicuous ornamentation. The car targets wealthy professionals and entrepreneurs who value refinement, discretion, and mechanical reliability in a chauffeur-driven or personal-use vehicle. Multiple generations refined the platform across nearly two decades, with later examples featuring improved climate control and electrical systems.
Pros
- +Exceptional ride quality and isolation from road noise
- +Meticulous interior craftsmanship and bespoke customisation options
- +Reliable mechanical engineering with strong parts availability
- +Understated styling ages gracefully and avoids ostentation
- +Strong resale value among luxury marque collectors
Watch out for
- −Substantial fuel consumption and running costs
- −Heavy steering and size make urban driving demanding
- −Complex electrical systems can be expensive to repair
Common issues
- !Carburetor and fuel injection wear on earlier models
- !Air suspension degradation affecting ride height
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Overview **Overall Comments** There’s no denying that every Rolls Royce has a certain road presence and this very smart, low mileage and well maintained vehicle has it in spades! In an excellent condition, this car is ready for a new owner to drive and cherish. The car is Guernsey registered, although UK duty has been paid. It is currently located in Dorset and viewing can be arranged by appointment. **Body** As might be anticipated for a chauffeur-driven limousine, the bodywork has been regularly valeted and kept in a very good condition. **Mechanical** The Silver Spirit is in excellent mechanical condition and has covered a relatively lowly 41,000 miles – confirmed by the service and maintenance records held on file. This car has a full service history and has been maintained regardless of costs. The brake system was rebuilt in 2021 and rear suspension spheres replaced just this year to keep the vehicle in tip-top driving condition. **Interior** The sumptuous interior is finished in Magnolia leather with burgundy carpets and is in a first-class condition. Asking Price £ 24,950 History Rolls-Royce introduced the Silver Spirit model in 1980 as the first of a new generation of cars, although it was largely an update of the earlier Silver Shadow – using the same 6.75 litre V8 engine, 3-speed automatic gearbox and hydro-pneumatic self-levelling suspension. Mechanically, the Silver Spirit was upgraded continuously throughout its 18-year lifespan, starting with the fitment of fuel injection, followed by an automatic hydraulic ride height control system and a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Visually, the car appeared little changed throughout production, although the last models – as in this case – received 16-inch wheels and integrated bumpers front and rear. This particular vehicle has spent almost all its life in the island of Guernsey, having been registered there in February 1996. The fastidious owner had the car serviced and maintained by Rolls Royce specialists Hillier Hill, of Olney, Bucks. In 2014, the car was acquired by the Guernsey government for use by the Lieutenant Governor (the Monarch’s representative in the island). As such, the car was chauffeur driven and only covered a limited additional mileage. It was serviced by Le Riche Auto in Jersey on a regular basis.
