1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II

KEY FACTS

• A refined and elegant modern classic British luxury saloon, representing the second generation of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit and renowned for its exceptionally smooth ride and effortless V8 performance.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.75-litre V8, driving the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.
• First registered in January 1990, this example has been with the seller and the third owner for approximately four years.
• The odometer indicates 71,376 miles, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Silver Spirit II is finished in a subtle shade of dark blue, over a cream and blue leather-trimmed interior, featuring blue seat piping and carpets, embroidered Rolls-Royce logos on the headrests, and chrome and wood veneer trim.
• It rides on a set of 15-inch multi-spoke chrome alloy wheels fitted with Avon Turbosteel tyres.
• Equipment includes a two-spoke steering wheel, a Philips Carin Navigation system, bi-level air conditioning, cruise control, electrically adjustable heated front seats with four-position memory, electric windows, and rear cabin quarter light vanity mirrors.
• The car is accompanied by the owner’s manuals in a black leather wallet, the stamped service booklet, the V5C, a selection of maintenance invoices and MOT certificates, and two ignition keys and one remote control.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the car was repainted before their ownership. The quality of the repaint is variable, with paint transferring onto a cloth during cleaning in some areas. The roof has developed a speckled appearance, and traces of the previous shade of blue are visible in certain areas under bright sunlight.
• There are some areas of surface rust, which are shown in the photo gallery.
• The veneer on the upper sections of the door cappings has deteriorated with age and has lifted in places.
• Imperfections are present on the driver's seat and driver's door pocket, reportedly caused by contact with a vacuum cleaner hose during cleaning.
• The seller reports that the central locking, radio and alarm require attention, and advises that the air conditioning may also require attention.
• MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Silver Spirit II’s most recent recorded service was carried out in October 2023 at an indicated 70,872 miles by Silverlady Brentwood Limited, which included an engine oil and filter change, a new air filter, and replacement spark plugs.
• In August 2022, technicians at Silverlady Brentwood Limited converted the air conditioning system to R134 gas, fitted new brake reservoir seals, renewed the brake fluid, and repaired a broken side lamp assembly.
• An engine oil and filter service was carried out in January 2022 at an indicated 69,263 miles by Bowling-Ryan Ltd.

Dates and Mileages:

Mar 1990 - 1,093 miles - Hadley Green Garage Limited Rolls-Royce

Jul 1990 - 2,582 miles - Hadley Green Garage Limited Rolls-Royce

May 1991 - 5,249 miles - Hadley Green Garage Limited Rolls-Royce

Feb 1992 - 9,766 miles - Strattons Limited Rolls-Royce

Nov 1992 - 13,813 miles - Strattons Limited Rolls-Royce

Jun 1993 - 15,849 miles - Strattons Limited Rolls-Royce

May 1994 - 18,809 miles - Stratstone of Wilmslow

Oct 1994 - 21,025 miles - Stratstone of Wilmslow

Jun 1995 - 26,353 miles - Strattons Limited Rolls-Royce

May 1996 - 31,681 miles - Stratstone of Wilmslow

Nov 1996 - 35,355 miles - Ron Stratton & Co Ltd Rolls-Royce

Apr 1997 - 37,409 miles - Ron Stratton & Co Ltd Rolls-Royce

Dec 1997 - 41,377 miles - Ron Stratton Rolls-Royce

May 1998 - 43,842 miles - Ron Stratton Rolls-Royce

Nov 1998 - 47,257 miles - Ron Stratton Rolls-Royce

Oct 1999 - 52,866 miles - Ron Stratton Rolls-Royce

Apr 2000 - 56,202 miles - Ron Stratton Rolls-Royce

Jan 2001 - 60,685 miles - Ron Stratton & Co Ltd Rolls-Royce

Jul 2001 - 63,818 miles - Ron Stratton & Co Ltd Rolls-Royce

May 2002 - Mileage not recorded - Bentley Manchester

Apr 2003 - 64,407 miles - Bentley Manchester

Oct 2003 - 65,049 miles - Bentley Manchester

Apr 2004 - 65,338 miles - Bentley Manchester

Jan 2022 - 69,263 miles - Bowling-Ryan Ltd

Oct 2023 - 70,872 miles - Silverlady Brentwood

SUMMARY

The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II remains one of the marque's definitive luxury saloons, combining understated styling with effortless V8 performance and the renowned ride quality for which the brand is celebrated. This example has been enjoyed by its current and third owner for approximately four years, and benefits from a strong early maintenance history. While the seller has been transparent about several cosmetic and electrical items requiring attention, they report that the car has proven dependable in their ownership, including completing longer motorway journeys without issue. It should make a fine acquisition for an enthusiast seeking a usable modern classic Rolls-Royce to enjoy, improve over time, and present at classic motoring events.

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