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Unique Armor-plated 1991 Rolls-royce Silver Spur Ii, Lwb Sedan on 2040-cars

US $24,500.00
Year:1991 Mileage:59436 Color: is finished in an oyster color and is in near
Location:

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Oak Park, Illinois, United States
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This is a last-of-its kind, special order Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II, specially commissioned by the government of the Soviet Union for use in New York City by its Ambassador to the United Nations.  Rolls-Royce had a long and confidential history of supplying limousines to the Soviet government.  Rolls-Royce was Vladimir Lenin's most prized automobile, and he owned four of them, which allowed successive Soviet Premiers to continue to own them and supply them quietly to members of the Politburo and to Ambassadors at key embassies.  This Silver Spur II was delivered in 1991, just prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, and it has had only one other owner since.  The car has a standard 6.8L, V8 fuel injected engine for this model.  The engine has been serviced at least twice yearly and functions smoothly and quietly.  This limousine travels comfortably at 80 mph without any vibrations (I haven't tested it beyond that point, but it can probably handle higher speeds easily).  The brakes have been replaced, as has the power steering and rear suspension components. The radio/DVD has been replaced and connects flawlessly to the 10 speakers in the limousine.  The car offers a classic Rolls-Royce ride: the suspension provides a gentle rocking motion that is like traveling on a boat in calm waters.  The exterior is finished in an oyster color and is in near-new condition, having retained its original luster through careful, annual detailing.  The interior features slate gray carpeting, with evergreen lambs wool carpet overlays in front and back seats.  The doors and faschia are finished in the finest burled wood inlay, which is in excellent condition and shows no sign of sun damage.  This car was produced when Rolls-Royce was still using its fabled Connolly cowhide and deerskin leather at its Crewe manufactory.  The leather retains its suppleness and gives off a subtle odor of finely-bound books, so that the car never needs an odorizer (no one ever smoked in this car).  There are the usual Rolls-Royce luxury touches, such as reclining rear seats, passenger overhead lighting in the rear cabin, a heating and cooling system with incredibly sensitive controls, reclining picnic tables facing the passengers in the rear, enormous leg room for the passengers (the car is 18-1/2 feet long and comes with carpeted foot supports), and the option to use either a modern car horn or a traditional, 1920's horn.  The car has a steel roof rather than the usual Everflex roof, which is the source of water damage and rusting in many of these models today.  The doors are heavily armor-plated for the protection of the ambassador (the car was one of the first to have phones installed, one in the rear for the ambassador, and one next to the chauffeur/bodyguard).  Despite weighing in at over 6,000 lbs., the car recently achieved 14.5 mpg on highway driving from Chicago to St. Louis.  There are 59,436 original miles on this car, which means it's been driven in the sweet spot of 2,000 - 3,000 miles per year, enough to keep the engine functioning properly and prevent deterioration of break lines and rubberized parts.   The car is equipped with special Rolls-Royce floor plates for each door.  A hand-sewn protective cover made for this model is included.  All original documents are provided.  The buyer covers all shipping costs, and must provide a $2,000 deposit through PayPal prior to shipping.  Payment via bank wire transfer, or certified check requiring clearance before car is shipped.  Purchase price of $24,500.

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Rolls-Royce rolls out specials at Dubai show

Sun, Nov 15 2015

True to style, Rolls-Royce arrived at the Dubai Motor Show this year with some new special-edition wheels. Leading the charge was the Golf Edition of the Ghost. Ordered up specially by the local importer, the Golf edition "takes its inspiration from the fairways to appeal to discerning sportsmen, incorporating design cues and materials that evoke the history of this gentleman's sport." What that translates to in practical terms (as if a Rolls-Royce could ever be considered "practical") is a two-tone paint job of dark green and beige and a three-tone interior treatment of light cream, dark green, and deep red. The cabin is also augmented by the requisite starlight headliner, custom picnic tables, and lambswool floor mats. Tartan-lined door pockets, mahogany and persimmon wood veneers, and other special touches round out the unique treatment aimed at golf enthusiasts. The special Ghost was joined as well by the one-of-a-kind Tiger edition of the Phantom Coupe. This unique take on Goodwood's big two-door boasts a rather unsubtle paint scheme of dark and light orange, complimented by a tiger-motif coachline. Fortunately things are relatively more toned-down inside, with tan and beige leather and a proliferation of custom accents to conjure the large striped feline. The pair follow hot on the heels of the 1001 Nights edition of the Ghost that was introduced in the UAE mere weeks ago. Rolls also took the occasion to showcase the new Dawn convertible and the Wraith Inspired by Music edition at the Dubai show. Both are based on the same architecture, the former with a fabric top and the latter – revealed this past summer – with a fixed roof and trim drawn from the recording industry. Scope out the lineup in the image gallery above and the press release below. Related Video: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS REDEFINES SUPER- LUXURY BESPOKE MOTORING AT THE DUBAI INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reaffirmed its mantle as the undisputed pinnacle of Bespoke automotive luxury with the unveiling of Phantom Coupe Tiger, Ghost Golf and Wraith 'Inspired by Music' at the Dubai International Motor Show, on a day that also saw the Rolls-Royce Dawn make its first public appearance in the region.

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Wed, Feb 4 2015

We see info on a lot of special edition Rolls-Royces coming across our desks here at Autoblog, and most of them are destined for some far-flung Asian market. But not this one. This one is just for North America. It's called the Nighthawk edition, and it's based on the Phantom Drophead Coupe (Rolls-speak for "convertible"). It made its debut in Phoenix during the Super Bowl, but Rolls has just released the full skinny on it now. Limited to just nine examples, the Rolls-Royce Phantom DHC Nighthawk edition is "inspired by the sleek yet bold designs of stealth aircraft," the most iconic of them known as the F-117 Nighthawk. The Rolls cabrio features a metallic black paintjob with a matte black hood and windscreen frame and an interior decked out in carbon fiber trim, black and red leather and instruments with glowing orange tips. It's a stark take on a decidedly luxurious automobile, and only goes to show the extent to which the Rolls-Royce Bespoke department can transform one of its vehicles. ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM 'NIGHTHAWK' MAKES A BOLD NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT IN PHOENIX ARIZONA The latest Rolls-Royce exclusively created for North American customers has arrived in Arizona this evening. The first of nine Phantom Drophead Coupe 'Nighthawk' Bespoke Collection cars hit the streets of Phoenix, featuring bold design and a low profile inspired by stealth technology in modern aerospace development. 'Nighthawk' features a combination of modern materials and subtle colour to create a new contemporary interpretation of a classic Rolls-Royce motor car. Following its first public drive in Phoenix, Arizona this evening, 'Nighthawk' will be on display to millions of Americans during the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLIX. Phantom Drophead Coupe 'Nighthawk' Collection These nine stunning Phantom Drophead Coupes showcase the unique design capabilities of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' Bespoke team, and are now available through the company's 41 North American retail dealers. Inspired by the sleek yet bold designs of stealth aircraft, 'Nighthawk's' designers have used cutting edge technology and materials to ensure the stunning Rolls-Royce Phantom Bespoke Drophead Coupe will not go unnoticed. Incorporating the latest design and technology with the super-luxurious hallmarks of the brand, 'Nighthawk' features a lustrous Diamond Black Metallic paint with a Matt Diamond Black bonnet. The windscreen surround design is inspired by radar-absorbent material (RAM) coating used in aviation.

Third Rolls-Royce Wraith teaser looks inward

Wed, 20 Feb 2013

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Promising the interior of an "ultra-luxury yacht," the Wraith will get plenty of soft leather and real wood paneling, and as we suspected, this car will share a lot of interior bits with its sedan counterpart, the Rolls-Royce Ghost. We can somewhat see this from the second image provided showing the placement of the clock and the air vents that look almost identical to what can be seen currently on the Ghost. On the Wraith, though, the clock's hands feature "Blood Orange" tips, which not only contrast the high-gloss, piano black finish of this instrument panel but also is designed to pay homage to the aviation side of Rolls-Royce.