Ian Gabriele
Specialist
LOT 177
1999 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Limousine VIN. SCAZV19E9XCX80254
Sold for US$112,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 177
One of just four examples of the factory coachbuilt limousine from 1999
1999 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Limousine
1999 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Limousine
1999 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Limousine
VIN. SCAZV19E9XCX80254
VIN. SCAZV19E9XCX80254
6,750cc OHV Aluminum V8 Engine
Zytec Engine Management, Light Pressure Turbo
300bhp
3-Speed GM Turbo Hydramatic Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*The final iteration of the Rolls Royce Silver Spur
*Just 16,688 miles from new
* Timeless luxury with hand-built Rolls-Royce prestige
*Retaining all of its appointments from new including cathode tv in rear
*One of only 4 built in 1999
THE ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPUR PARK WARD
When introduced in 1980 the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit was a further development of the Silver Shadow which had been introduced in 1965. Roadholding and comfort, however, were further improved by the introduction of a hydropneumatic suspension designed by Paul Magès and patented by Citroën, which was used by Rolls-Royce under license. Powered by the venerable 6.75-liter Rolls-Royce V8 which first debuted with SU carburation, gaining Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection to meet ever increasing emissions standards. The final changes included a Garret turbocharger and Zytec engine management to further increase performance and efficiency. Bespoke options and coachwork alterations were available, among the rarest being the 24-inch extended wheelbase Silver Spur Park Ward limousine with partition, of which 49 were produced from 1996 to 1999, even as the main production shifted to the Silver Seraph in 1998.
THE CAR OFFERED
Factory records indicate this car, chassis CX80254, began life in the spring of 1998, as the first in a series of four final Park Wards produced. CX80254 was completed in the fall of 1998, destined for the USA market, specified in Black paint over Stratos Connolly hides with Springfield pattern seats (button-tufted upholstery as opposed to pleated) and contrasting Slate piping. As this Rolls-Royce is a long wheelbase with partition, the division cabinetry is an incredible piece of English craftsmanship. Veneered in a swath of exotic woods, the cabinet contains two jump seats allowing a six-person passenger capacity plus driver. It additionally contains a period cathode Grundig television, Clarion VHS player and Alpine head unit. In the rear passenger compartment, there is also a panoramic moonroof with electrically operated shade as well as electric partition window – fittings which create an incredible space in which to travel. To commission a car like this today would undoubtedly be an eye-wateringly expensive proposition.
The Park Ward arrived through the Port of New Jersey and was quickly sold through Newport Beach Cars Inc. of Newport Beach, California. The car was used and enjoyed in California, clearly living a pampered life before most recently making its way to the east coast. Having logged only a scarcely believable 16,688 miles at the time of cataloging, which is believed to be true mileage, it is presented in excellent condition. The consignor reports it has undergone recent servicing and benefits from replacement of both batteries.
The availability of this proper coachbuilt Rolls-Royce presents an opportunity not to be missed and is attractively offered at no reserve. This is quite possibly the perfect accessory to a Rolex Day-Date and a Gulfstream V.
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