LOT 121
2001 Rolls-Royce Park Ward VIN. SCALD61E91CX07619
Sold for US$63,840 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 121
From the Ernie Boch Jr. Collection
A rare long-wheelbase Silver Seraph variant
2001 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
A rare long-wheelbase Silver Seraph variant
2001 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
The Audrain Concours Auction|4 October 2024, 17:00 EDT|Newport, Rhode Island, International Tennis Hall of Fame
2001 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
VIN. SCALD61E91CX07619
VIN. SCALD61E91CX07619
5,379cc SOHC V-12 Engine
Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
322bhp at 5,000rpm
5-speed ZF Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Power Assisted Vented Disc Brakes
*One of just 127 examples produced, 100 in left-drive
*Beautifully preserved with just 14,861 miles
*Exclusive long-wheelbase version of the Silver Seraph
*Presented in black over tan hides and in superb condition
*Accompanied by a clean CARFAX Report and boot-mounted umbrellas
*The first twelve-cylinder Rolls-Royce since the Phantom III
*Stretch your legs, sit back, and enjoy the finest in British luxury motoring
THE ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH PARK WARD
Whenever a new Rolls-Royce is introduced, it is the manner in which tradition is weighed against innovation that most intrigues the public, and the Silver Seraph's introduction in 1998 was no exception. The most significant break with tradition was, of course, the adoption of BMW engines, the Seraph's power unit being the 5.3-litre, 60-degree V12 of the range-topping 750i. Thus, the Silver Seraph became the first V12 Rolls-Royce since the pre-war Phantom III. The ZF five-speed automatic gearbox is likewise sourced from the 750i.
Changes to the body seemed less radical but were no less interesting. While the styling represented a conscious attempt to recall the looks of the Silver Cloud, its method of construction broke new ground for Rolls-Royce in several ways, the Seraph being the first model built on a moving assembly line. The body itself - now fully galvanized - used significantly fewer panels than that of the preceding Silver Spirit and took less time to make, while contriving to be 65% stiffer. Build quality was by all accounts even better than before. Apart from the BMW engine and ZF gearbox, the Seraph also featured suspension conceived by Lotus; Bosch electronics; and design and engineering input from various other motor industry specialists. The car had a base price of £155,175 in the UK and $220,695 in the USA.
Premiered at the 2000 Geneva Motor Show and introduced for the 2001 model year, the extended-wheelbase version of the Silver Seraph took its name from Rolls-Royce's in-house coachbuilder Park Ward. The Park Ward had 10" (250mm) added between its front and rear doors, with the extra length available in the rear compartment, increasing the legroom for passengers. The Silver Seraph ceased production in 2002 when manufacture of all Rolls-Royce motor cars ended at the historic Crewe factory, by which time only 127 of the top-of-the-range Park Ward variant had been produced: 100 LHD, 27 RHD.
THE CAR OFFERED
Sold new in Arizona, this 2001 Park Ward is a beautifully presented flagship of the Seraph line. An accompanying CARFAX Report shows clean history from new, and now displaying a scant 14,861 miles at the time of cataloguing, this car has been in the care of a collector since approximately 2015, having been regularly maintained by dealers and independent specialists. Finished in black (code 9561002) over tan hides, it is in superb condition throughout, particularly in the magnificently appointed cabin. The extensive woodwork is in similarly excellent order, with a glossy finish and beautiful gold fine-line details. The boot houses the factory Alpine audio system and a pair of matching umbrellas.
A rare and opulent Rolls-Royce, it presents an exceptional value proposition compared to its cost when new, and is a worthy addition to any collection of Crewe's finest.
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