“Some car… Rolls-Royce may now have strong rivals, but none can match the majesty of its spirit.” - Sporting Cars. Based on the Silver Shadow II, the Silver Spirit and its long-wheelbase counterpart, the Silver Spur, were announced in the autumn of 1980. While the power unit remained Rolls-Royce’s familiar and dependable 6,750cc V8, significant improvements were made to the newcomers’ self-levelling rear suspension and the styling too came in for revision, with a lower waist line, increased glass area and a more modern angular look; rectangular headlights graced the front of a Rolls-Royce for the first time and the oft-changed radiator became wider and squatter. Inside, the Crewe firm’s exemplary standards of equipment and finish were maintained, the most noticeable change being the adoption of separate rear seats and the re-instatement of folding picnic tables. Launched in the autumn of 1989, by which time the latest Bosch Motronic fuel injection had been adopted for all markets, the Silver Spirit II looked virtually identical to its immediate predecessor (15-spoke alloy wheels excepted) but featured a number of detail alterations to the dashboard, ventilation, center console and controls. A more significant development was the incorporation of Rolls-Royce’s own adaptive suspension damping system, designed to optimise ride quality in accordance with road conditions and driver input. Testing the newly introduced ’Spirit II, Autocar magazine concluded: “It remains a gloriously individual possession that signifies impeccable excellence and taste, an extravagant celebration of detail over function, a monument in the driveway and an occasion to drive.” This Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II Sedan is offered with State of California Certificate of Title.
“Some car… Rolls-Royce may now have strong rivals, but none can match the majesty of its spirit.” - Sporting Cars. Based on the Silver Shadow II, the Silver Spirit and its long-wheelbase counterpart, the Silver Spur, were announced in the autumn of 1980. While the power unit remained Rolls-Royce’s familiar and dependable 6,750cc V8, significant improvements were made to the newcomers’ self-levelling rear suspension and the styling too came in for revision, with a lower waist line, increased glass area and a more modern angular look; rectangular headlights graced the front of a Rolls-Royce for the first time and the oft-changed radiator became wider and squatter. Inside, the Crewe firm’s exemplary standards of equipment and finish were maintained, the most noticeable change being the adoption of separate rear seats and the re-instatement of folding picnic tables. Launched in the autumn of 1989, by which time the latest Bosch Motronic fuel injection had been adopted for all markets, the Silver Spirit II looked virtually identical to its immediate predecessor (15-spoke alloy wheels excepted) but featured a number of detail alterations to the dashboard, ventilation, center console and controls. A more significant development was the incorporation of Rolls-Royce’s own adaptive suspension damping system, designed to optimise ride quality in accordance with road conditions and driver input. Testing the newly introduced ’Spirit II, Autocar magazine concluded: “It remains a gloriously individual possession that signifies impeccable excellence and taste, an extravagant celebration of detail over function, a monument in the driveway and an occasion to drive.” This Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II Sedan is offered with State of California Certificate of Title.
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