Allan Greenfield
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LOT 31
1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur VIN. SCAZN02A6JCX23597
Sold for US$30,240 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 31
One-owner with 10,875 miles at the time of cataloging
1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
VIN. SCAZN02A6JCX23597
VIN. SCAZN02A6JCX23597
6,750cc V8 Engine
Bosch KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection
220bhp at 4,700rpm
3-Speed GM Turbo Hydramatic Automatic Transmission
Independent Front and Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Power Assisted Hydraulic Disc Brakes
* Finished in Acrylic White finish, complemented by the Tan Everflex roof and beautifully preserved Tan Connolly leather interior with white piping
* Cabin features deep-pile Tan Wilton wool carpets and exquisite polished walnut fascia and interior trim
* One-owner showing only 10,875 original miles at the time of cataloging
THE SILVER SPUR
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is the long-wheelbase counterpart to the Silver Spirit and represents one of the last traditionally styled Rolls-Royce saloons before the brand entered the modern BMW-era design language. Introduced in 1980, the Silver Spur combined stately presence, exceptional ride comfort, and hand-crafted luxury in a package aimed at owners who preferred to be driven as much as to drive themselves.
Distinguished by its extended wheelbase, the Silver Spur offered significantly increased rear passenger space, making it especially popular among executives, dignitaries, and luxury chauffeur services. Its classic upright grille, Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, long hood, and restrained body lines embodied the timeless Rolls-Royce aesthetic of the era.
Power came from Rolls-Royce's smooth and torque-rich 6.75-liter V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, delivering effortless acceleration and near-silent cruising rather than outright performance. The famous self-leveling suspension system provided the "magic carpet ride" Rolls-Royce became known for, prioritizing isolation and comfort above all else.
Inside, the cabin was meticulously finished with hand-selected wood veneers, deep Connolly leather seating, thick carpeting, and extensive sound insulation. Rear passengers enjoyed limousine-like accommodations with generous legroom and an atmosphere designed around comfort and refinement.
Throughout its production run, the Silver Spur evolved through several generations including the Silver Spur II, III, and IV, each bringing incremental improvements in technology, suspension, and interior refinement while maintaining the model's traditional character.
Today, the Silver Spur is appreciated as one of the final truly old-school Rolls-Royces — elegant, imposing, and unapologetically luxurious, with a presence that remains unmistakable decades after its introduction.
THE CAR OFFERED
Purchased new by Hyman Golden, one of the founders of Snapple, chassis no. SCAZN02A6JCX23597 is presented in particularly elegant specification, finished in Acrylic White over a beautifully preserved Tan Connolly leather interior accented by contrasting white piping and complemented by a Tan Everflex roof. The cabin is further enriched by deep-pile Tan Wilton wool carpeting along with exquisitely polished walnut fascia and interior trim throughout. Rear-seat passengers are afforded every luxury, including walnut picnic tables, illuminated walnut vanity mirrors in each rear quarter, carpeted footrests, a folding center armrest, and sheepskin floor coverings. With one-owner and showing just 10,875 miles from new, this Rolls-Royce Silver Spur remains exceptionally well preserved throughout.
Included with this well-preserved 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur are its complete owner's manual set, one set of keys, and the factory-installed, period-correct Motorola mobile phone — a wonderfully evocative feature emblematic of late-1980s luxury motoring.
The mere mention of Rolls-Royce evokes images of timeless elegance, craftsmanship, and opulence, and this Silver Spur embodies those qualities perfectly as a product of one of the marque's most refined and luxurious eras.
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