Rolls-Royce

Epitome of Elegance: 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

Most of us are aware that Rolls-Royce is the incarnation of luxury. Less well known is that Charles Rolls not only didn’t live to see his mid-thirties, but he became completely uninterested in automobiles not long after founding the… more»

First Place Winner: 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is undoubtedly a classic car in every sense of the word, but it is one that is not particularly appreciated by the broader car community. Sure, British car fans will always respect the big body… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Saloon By Park Ward

By the 1920s, Rolls Royce had absorbed the notion that owners might want to drive their own cars, rather than always employ a chauffeur. Moreover, financial pressures in Europe post WWI had diminished the market for luxury cars, creating… more»

Armored Luxury! 1998 Rolls-Royce Park Ward

Sometimes security is its own luxury. According to the seller, the Kuwaiti government commissioned this 1998 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Armored limousine, and now, after its import into the United States, the left-hand-drive limo comes to market here on eBay…. more»

1 of 67 Made: 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche

When it comes to luxury cars, the Rolls-Royce Corniche has long been synonymous with the ultimate in the drop-top experience. Obviously, any Rolls-Royce when new is at the top of the luxury car food chain, but the drop-top version… more»

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»

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