1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur blue sedan

1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Spur/Dawn

1984 Blue Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

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Vehicle is running but has issues and is not road-worthy.

• Odometer: 39105
• VIN: SCAZN42AXECX09263

VEHICLE SOLD AS-IS. NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY.

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BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TAXES, REGISTRATION, OR ASSOCIATED FEES.

Buyer is responsible for local pick-up arrangements. The car is currently garaged. It drives but is not road-worthy. A winch will be needed to load the car onto a flat-bed tow truck or car trailer.

Imported from the Middle East in 2007 and was running and road driven regularly up to that time. It has been stored in a garage since importation. A professional and experienced classic car mechanic recently brought this car back to a running state in late 2023. Since then, the car has been on a battery trickle charger, started every two or three weeks, and run for 5-10 minutes. On a few dry days, it has been started and driven out of the garage, left running for 5-10 minutes, and reversed back into the garage.

Please note that the mechanic's assessment that follows should be taken as an overview. It is in no way a complete accounting. There might be further issues with the car that could come up once repair or restoration work begins, even within the systems outlined in the assessment.

See pictures for a general idea of condition. Pictures are not a complete representation of the car's condition but to give a general sense. Pictures have not been altered or manipulated. Any system or aspect of the car not explicitly mentioned in this description has not been inspected or tested and might have issues or not function at all. Please assume the worst and be pleasantly surprised if things turn out otherwise.

Mechanic's Assessment

What follows is a professional classic car mechanic's description of the work he performed and his assessment of various parts and systems.

Electrical

Went through about 150 electrical connections, including fuses and relays, cleaned and brought the ignition online.

Distributor operational. Accessible spark plugs were pulled and cleaned. Three wiper relays were previously removed and are in the trunk of the car.

Mechanical

Everything that runs on a belt was checked out: air compressor, A/C compressor, water pump, power steering pump, alternator. All rotate and the engine cranks by hand. The alternator and power steering pump probably need to be replaced. Power steering does not work. The car is very difficult to turn and there is a fluid leak below that component when the car sits. Alternator does not seem to be charging the battery properly when car is running. Mechanic suspects a bad regulator.

Fuel

Some bad fuel was in the lines. Not surprising for how long the car has been garaged. Drained gasoline (petrol) tank and rinsed the tank (while in vehicle). Flushed fresh gasoline (petrol) through the system. Added fresh, non-ethanol, recreational vehicle gasoline (petrol) to the tank.

Assessed fuel injection system. Cleaned injectors. Checked pump with raw 12V to confirm fuel pump working.

At this point the car was started successfully.

Brakes

Brakes and fluid seem good. Brakes stop the car successfully although the brake pedal when pushed goes all the way down to the floor.

Lights

Brake lights work. Turn signal lights work. Headlights work.

Engine

The engine currently has the oil in it that it's had since the car was imported more than 15 years ago. Mechanic left the old oil in as a potential way someone could get an idea of the engine state. For example, the mechanic detected no signs of metal shavings when the existing oil was pulled out using a dipstick. Buyer should definitely change the oil and oil filter as part of a restoration process.

Transmission

Transmission is operational when car is running. Reverse, neutral, and forward gears do what you would expect they should do. However, mechanic reported that the transmission is leaking. Mechanic replaced a significant amount of transmission fluid.

???? NOTE: Gear shift does not engage gears (even neutral) unless car is running. This is a Rolls-Royce design.

Drivetrain

Driveshaft seems straight. U-joints are good.

Tires

The tires are old, 30+ years and should likely be replaced as part of a restoration process and before trusting the car to the road. The tires currently hold air decently.

Mechanic's Conclusion

To get this vehicle on the road again, at minimum:

• Replace alternator.
• Replace power steering pump and assess system's functionality after that.
• Replace belts.

Further assessment of the braking system, transmission, and tire health are probably good ideas.

Other Issues

Not assessed by the mechanic but other known issues:

• Passenger (right) side doors, front and rear, do not open.
• Exterior and interior cosmetic issues as shown in pictures.

Other Notes

Low mileage indicated by the odometer. A clean title for the vehicle is in hand.

The car interior smells all right. It has been stored with two doors cracked open. However, there is some sign of past mold on the carpeting in the trunk (boot). See pictures.

Watch and listen to the engine running on Vimeo: 933526687. Password is the model year of this car.

• Make: Rolls-Royce
• Model: Silver Spirit/Spur/Dawn
• Type: Sedan
• Doors: 4
• Year: 1984
• Mileage: 39105
• VIN: SCAZN42AXECX09263
• Color: Blue
• Transmission: Automatic
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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