Rolls-Royce

Garage Find: 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III

Who remembers the TV show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? It was hosted by England’s Robin Leach, and you could expect to see him tooling around in a car like this 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (III). It was… more»

Long Wheel Base 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Rolls-Royce followed its traditional body-on-chassis Silver Cloud with a new model in 1965 – the Silver Shadow. The new car struck an ominous note for the bespoke coachbuilders who had worked with Rolls-Royce for generations, for it was the… more»

Bargain? 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

This is a low-mileage, apparently unmolested 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible “in top-notch shape” here on eBay in Venice, California (perfect habitat), with bidding that has only reached about $18,000. Alas, not enough to meet the reserve. That’s Honda Fit… more»

Update: Garage Find! 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty Cabriolet

UPDATE: This 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty cabriolet is now at auction here on eBay, with bidding at $12,121, reserve met. Considering that no one was interested three weeks ago when the seller advertised the car on craigslist for $8000, he… more»

Update: Garage Find! 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty Cabriolet

UPDATE: This 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty cabriolet is now at auction here on eBay, with bidding at $12,121, reserve met. Considering that no one was interested three weeks ago when the seller advertised the car on craigslist for $8000, he… more»

100 Years Old! 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

The Silver Ghost was an opulent automobile built by Rolls-Royce largely between 1921 and 1926. And – contrary to what you might think – it was not produced in the U.K. These later examples were assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts… more»

1-of-3: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Cabriolet

When most people walk into a showroom to purchase a new car, price is often a governing factor behind their choice. They have a budget in mind but may splash a few extra dollars on options to enhance the… more»

Ran When Parked: 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

We suspect this once-magnificent vehicle is a Rolls-Royce Phantom II which replaced its predecessor in 1929. Because the work to turn this grand machine into a limousine was done by coach builders designated by R-R, it no doubt was… more»

Meticulously Maintained: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

Some cars proudly inform the world that their owners are a success and that they have the money to make that abundantly clear. Trends have come and gone in the prestige luxury car market, but one constant for decades… more»

Previously Swanky Brit: 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Rolls-Royce began suffering a sales shortfall in the 1960s, a victim of its culture of tradition. This tenacity had already prevented the adoption of the first, modernized design drawn by John Blatchley a decade before, for its new Silver… more»

1 of 4 Estate Wagon? 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

Rolls-Royce has always signified the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” and the 1955 to 1966 Silver Cloud was no exception. Of 2,238 built across 12 years, 121 of them were turned over to custom coach builder H.J. Mulliner… more»

Stupendous Silver Spur: 1985 Rolls-Royce

Now this is a dignified automobile! When I spy a new Rolls-Royce I see a brick with headlights and refrigerator door handles – hardly the case with this 1985 Silver Spur. Nope, I see understated, non-pretensious elegance. Unfortunately, the… more»

1 of 35 Coupes: 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

The Silver Shadow was Rolls-Royce’s full-size luxury automobile built from 1965 to 1980. They were all 4-door sedans except for 35 coupes that English coachbuilder James Young Ltd completed in 1966 and 1967 (a smaller number were also badged… more»

Cheap Luxury: 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

Is there ever a point at which it’s safe to pursue a former exotic or high-end luxury car when it reaches peak depreciation? I would say that it depends entirely on how well or poorly the car in question… more»

Been Around: 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 Limousine

Meeting a specific, rare car over and over again is not uncommon in today’s environment of prolific auctions and online sales sites. Still, I am not sure I’ve met a car so often as I’ve met this 1936 Rolls… more»

Not Sure If Serious: 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Ever seen that meme where The Joker from The Dark Knight movie is looking at an older gentleman (who was actually played by Senator Patrick Leahy in the movie) quizzically?   Underneath are the words “Not sure if serious.”  This… more»

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