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1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine by Jankel

1 of 63 Ever Made, Crystal Decanter Set, 80's Luxury!

$56,800

Harry's Thoughts

Timeless and iconic 80's Roll-Royce designed stretched by 42 inches! I love the crystal decanter set.

THE ESSENTIALS

See inspection report, full photos, videos and more at classicpromenade.com. Inspection and photos performed by independent 3rd parties. 

This is a well documented 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine by Jankel that has covered a mere 63,000 miles since new. This Spur is classically elegant in its Masons Black (Paint Code 9500701) livery complimented with its matching Black Everflex roof (Trim Code DH5218). This Spur started life as a standard saloon on January 28, 1985. Five weeks later, it was shipped to Robert Jankel’s (official builder of 80’s era Rolls-Royce Limos) facility’s where it was lengthened by 42 inches and upgraded with a number of luxurious amenities.

By March 28, 1986, the limo conversion was completed and this Spur set sail for America. The long fabrication time on this car is a testament to the painstaking detail required for this largely hand-built car; only 9 examples were produced for the entire 1985 model year, and only 63 Silver Spur 42-inch limos were ever built in total!

This Spur was originally delivered to H&H Continental Motors in Hinsdale, IL, an authorized Rolls-Royce dealer in the Midwest. The first owner was a gentleman named R. Wayt who owned Chalet-Sports Core. There is substantial service and warranty documentation on this car, with all work having been conducted at Continental Motors.

According to Rolls-Royce Owner’s Club (RROC) records, a Mr. John Bertone, Jr. of Flushing, NY enjoyed this Rolls through the mid-1990’s. There is also documentation that a Mr. Archer Daniels of Midland CO. in Decatur, IL owned the Rolls from the early 2000’s until 2007.  At this point, the limo was acquired by Imports ltd of St. Louis. On June 14, 2007, the present owner purchased the Rolls and has owned and maintained it ever since, adding it to his private collection in Columbus, OH.

The all-original Masons Black paint looks looks good for the age, and has a deep shine with a simple two line accent pin stripe in Double Mushroom. The chrome has a nice shine with no oxidation. The windows are tinted as expected and the body lines look straight. The body was tested using a paint gauge and all readings were normal with no areas of body filler noted. Upon closer examination, the inspection revealed a few issues. The sunroof has been sealed all around the opening from the outside and it will not open. The Everflex (vinyl roof material) has bumps under the surface in several areas indicative of rust forming under the vinyl.

The interior is very nice overall. The Mushroom leather (VM 4136) with Black (PAC-3726) piping are without deep creases and are fairly supple. The Oatmeal headliner and Grey & Bound Black carpeting are all in overall very good condition for the age, with a normal level of wear. The woodwork, dashboard, and interior body panels are all said to be in good condition. Overall, the interior is clean and well-kept. The original Rolls-Royce thermos, crystal decanter set, and toolkit are all present and in good condition.

The mechanical inspection did not note any issues or areas of concern. Likewise, the current owner of this Spur reports the car to be problem free. All recent maintenance and servicing since the current owner’s time with the car have been conduced by Coach Built Motors, which is where the car is also being stored (in the photos). The owner mentioned that this Rolls does have a recently rebuilt GM heavy duty alternator. It was noted that the odometer and trip-odometer were not working at the time of inspection. Finally, a 1 mile test-drive of the car was conducted without issue.

It’s unusual and very special to see these Silver Spur limousines. As the current owner rightfully pointed out, many stretched wheelbase cars either become highly problematic or appear very dated after a short while. This Rolls is the exception to that rule. With so few ever made, and with this one in such good overall shape, this truly is a timeless buy for the unconventional collector.

For details and information, please call, email or text Tina Smith at
+1 (602) 730-1244 or sales@classicpromenade.com. The Spur is located in Columbus, OH.  Classic Promenade has not seen this car and the representations are from the owner and third parties.

1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine by Jankel

$56,800

PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER NAME
LOCATION USA
VIEWS 3924
1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine by Jankel
1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine by Jankel

$56,800

VIN SCAZN42A2FCX13714
BODY STYLE limousine
FUEL Gas
MILES 63,812
GEARBOX Automatic
INT COLOR Mushroom
EXT COLOR Black-Masons
YEAR 1985
LOCATION Columbus, OH
PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER
VIEWS 3924

Rolls-Royce Silver Spur/Silver Spirit

Interesting Fact: The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is a long-wheelbase version of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit that was manufactured from 1980 to 2000. It was also the first model to feature a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy, which would retract into the radiator shell if dislodged.    Both the Silver Spur and Silver Spirit carried over designs…
Interesting Fact: The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is a long-wheelbase version of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit that was manufactured from 1980 to 2000. It was also the first model to feature a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy, which would retract into the radiator shell if dislodged.    Both the Silver Spur and Silver Spirit carried over designs from their predecessor the Silver Shadow. This included using a 6.75 L L410 V8 engine along with a GM-sourced THM400 3-speed transmission. Each vehicle was considered a full-size luxury car and self-leveling suspension systems with ride height control and shock absorbers ensure a comfortable ride quality.   There were two variations of the Silver Spur released in the 1990s: The Flying Spur and the Silver Dawn. The Flying Spur is a turbocharged model that features a higher performance than the base model. Only 134 of these were ever produced. The Silver Dawn is a specialized edition of the Spur and featured new technology for the time such as electronic traction assistance systems and heated rear seats.    Production on both base models officially closed in 1997 but continued until 2000 when the Silver Spirits parts were fully out of stock. The luxurious craftsmanship that went into the production of the Silver Spur and Silver Spirit paved the way for future Rolls-Royce vehicles.  

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MarkM
January 24, 2021

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SPEED
January 19, 2021

With an In op speed-o and rust forming under the landau top just what can this be worth?

Classic Promenade
January 22, 2021

Hi SPEED, thats a good question. A few recent sales comps we’ve on seen similar Silver Spur Limos were in the high $40k range, plus or minus. We would expect this Rolls to go for similar money.

 

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