Rolls Royce Silver Spirit - The Daily Driver Rolls Royce? (1997 Silver Spur Road Test)

After years of neglect, the Silver Spirit is now firmly into classic territory. With aftermarket support booming and numerous modern refinements, could it be the Rolls Royce you could drive every day?
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[@StarHorseLover2012]

"Drive them : for every pound of money you spend on petrol, you save two on maintenance". That is quite insightful. I have found that to be true, even with lesser cars. More owners should take note.

[@richardmahoney9415]

Never realized how cool these cars are it’s just real old school luxury

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

The only luxury.

[@OffGridInvestor]

Considered the highest luxury in the world, bought by British Empire elites and powerful people all over the globe

[@joejoe7912]

This will be my future car for everyday use.

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

„good luck.“

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Every other day.

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

I've owned a silver shadow and a silver spirit, an absolute joy , purchasing another in a couple of years when I semi retire

[@MarkGelderland]

They get more beautiful as they age, a good sign for a timeless classic

[@goetzlinzenmeier9944]

I am driving my '94 Silver Spur III every day. Most important comment: Drive your Rolls (this also applies for Silver Shadows as well due to ,but not only,hydraulic system) as daily driver and you compensate higher fuel expenses with low maintenance. These are perfect cars to drive, not to store ! Upgrade Silver Shadow with Harvey Bailey suspension kit and you have a modern driving experience.

[@MrDylanbrody]

Thanks! Good stuff to hear and think of. Been looking at shadows and spurs lately for a daily, trying to decide seems hard

[@mscott3918]

Absolutely agree with you. I drive my Silver Cloud III most days and have done for 39 years.

[@MyMarsham]

Great comment. I’ve owned my ‘89 Spur for sixteen years, longest time between drives was when I was refurbishing the engine at 320,000k. Been all over Australia, only been on a tow truck once when I lost an alternator. If you drive them once a month, all the seals dry out, the mineral oil degrades, it costs more to drive it less. I’m currently doing the paint - original Bright Oyster - and I’ve found myself searching for videos to watch other people drive theirs while mine is gone. I think I’m in withdrawal.

[@goetzlinzenmeier9944]

@@MyMarsham Thank you for your interesting comment. I think minimum operation of such cars shall be every two weeks for at least one hour as a very minimum.

[@MyMarsham]

@@goetzlinzenmeier9944 Absolutely. I think I’ll be driving mine for a week after I get it back from reassembly - been gone five months now, but almost done.

[@BibtheBoulder]

For me the most stunning car of this era is the Bentley Arnage. Absolutely stunning cars. But go for the 4.4 version, way more reliable. Oh, and use them daily. Leaving them sitting any amount of time equates to failures and bills...

[@rajnirvan3336]

This was the last of the best Rolls Royce models.

[@jamesjames8396]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who says drive them and don’t store them.

[@advancelast1740]

I used to work at Jack Barclay workshop in Battersea. One of my jobs as a trainee mechanic was to rivet the Jack Barclay service plaque on the bulkhead....a practice that was eventually stopped as the bulkhead’s started to collapse through rust and rivet holes! 😅.

[@TheVintageApplianceEmporium]

It's just so achingly handsome and of its time. I love and adore these cars, one day I will own one!

[@lawrenceholden5716]

Lovely car, from some angles the details of this model seem to be evolving into the shape of the subsequent Seraph, which is my favourite Rolls design for appearance.

[@nadi359]

Beautiful car. As a kid, I always dreamt of owning one. Now I feel sad that won’t be possible because of things like ULEZ.

[@Optimistprime.]

I'm not in love with the silver Spirit but it is growing on me. Very nice car in its own right

[@stoffelalberts1873]

Beautiful old English cars

[@taylorsimonr]

I recently acquired an '82 Spirit that I have begun to restore. It's the simple things like the availability of parts from breakers and companies like IntroCar that helped sway me, having done a '65 Princess 4-litre-R already. Looking forward to the journey back to the road.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Best of luck with it, Simon!

[@mscott3918]

I love the Vanden Plas 4R. My mother had 3.

[@alfredsedgewick2184]

​@@mscott3918out of curiosity, what were they like?

[@pezzonovante888]

What a gorgeous car.

[@rare6499]

Absolutely beautiful car especially in that specification!

[@cesartoledo5621]

Thanks gov’na… like the show. Beautiful beautiful.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

I appreciate the dedication and passion that the people have for these. I prefer the Seraph and as soon as one that tickles my fancy i shall own it.

[@matthewbrown2037]

I've long been a fan of this era of RR & Bentley. The Turbo R, I especially love, and today it remains one of my all-time favorite cars. What I'd never know though is that RR also turbo charged some of their cars. Ok, I doubt it's the same size turbo as the turbo R, but I could be wrong, and it probably doesn't handle as well, being as RR is much more about ride comfort than cornering ability. Either way it must be surprisingly good fun to drive.

[@massimotronci9389]

3:18 A defect in the metal part of the bumper: it is raised !!

[@rorymacve]

The Silver Spirit and Spur, and for that matter even the Silver Seraph, I've often felt are unfairly maligned because they're more boxy than the Silver Shadow or Silver Cloud that came before it, but truly they're still able and superbly built machines, and the later versions especially would make for very good daily drivers as long as they're regularly maintained. :)

[@rajnirvan3336]

Up to Silver Seraph were the last of best Rolls Royces. Cloud, Shadow, Spirit and Spur are all great in their own way. My personal favourite was Silver Shadow

[@66Tbird]

I have a 1996 Silver Dawn I’m very happy with. Unfortunately, even though it looks very much like the Spur, just smaller, you don’t hear much about them.

[@hectorsantiago5350]

Classic Roller. Beautiful!

[@marklowry8799]

Bottom to mid range RR’s and Bentley’s have been the same money for about 15 years, it’s mad to think about the value they represented back then but when comparing them to cars of the same era and their values today it makes you realise that these will be the last classic cars to increase in value and desirability. I’ll continue to keep a very close eye on these.

[@manofweed1]

Like any similar motor, the spares and running costs are still spares and running costs for a £150000 car. Not what they're worth now.

[@marklowry8799]

@@manofweed1 I doubt very much the spares and running costs for this series RR are anything like a modern day RR or Bentley, reliability is probably as good, if not better. I’ve experienced this first hand with 10 year old Jaguars and Bentleys, servicing and spares are high priced even at specialist garages. I’m quite sure though that these RR’s are an unusual exception to the rule of expensive running costs of classic luxury cars, hence them being suggested as a daily driver in this video.

[@coolblue9618]

I have an Alfa 166 and a Hyunda XG 30 ..both very distinctive cars ...and it is very refreshing to watch and appreciate the passion and love you have for these icnic cars Bless You

[@user-dd1pu1dg5b]

The best car on the road i have 89 silver spirit two I brought from hanwells of London

[@brianredmond4919]

Love this car - they fixed the few things i never liked about it with the mk4 - perfect colour as well.

[@user-dm7bx4mz9o]

What ???

[@brianredmond4919]

@@user-dm7bx4mz9o mainly the front and rear bumpers but tidied up the rear centre console and the front door mirrors.

[@user-dm7bx4mz9o]

​@@brianredmond4919 ok

[@user-dd1pu1dg5b]

Two beautiful car mates

[@satwantdhillon3323]

Good information

[@robertstone8852]

I heard the Zytec mgmt. is not as well supported as the previous Bosch system, true?

[@davidstroud7428]

Last proper rolls Royce car in my opinion

[@mscott3918]

You certainly can't call the current range Rolls Royce.

[@Allmentux]

Lovely video :) Tipps from a daily driver, who also has magnolia: Dont use jeans!

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

That would be uncouth!

[@jimmyfleetwood1118]

Or similarly, no light-colored sweaters with a recent re-dyed blue interior!

[@computationalerror69]

I always drive naked just to be sure

[@ciaranburke3243]

Beautiful 😍 👌

[@Maloy7800]

Underpinnings of Silver Shadow? How did it perform in crash tests?

[@hisdivinegraceimperialmaje4178]

lovely

[@sl3839]

To anyone who has one... I'm thinking of having a Spur or Spirit as a daily driver but don't have a big enough garage. Should I forget it? Obviously I'd keep it scrupulously clean and polished!

[@christopheolivier7629]

A Nice Works for building a Nice Car !

[@mqalaji]

I want one 💥

[@jamdown1ify]

I worked at sandals for years back in the day. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Fester_]

Capital V capital R - lovely.

[@Leo060708]

Nice to see IntroCar being featured rather than FlyingSpares

[@user-dm7bx4mz9o]

What ?

[@Leo060708]

@@user-dm7bx4mz9o If you dont know who Intro Car and Flying Spares are then you are not a true enthusiast so kindly dont "what" me.

[@mtsact1957]

Howz the legroom for a 2 meter tall driver?

[@jeepguy220]

where is a good place to look for a good silver wraith II a a low price.

[@Vercus100]

This isn't a car review, just a glaring ad for IntroCar. Hardly an unbiased opinion.

[@specialforces4947]

Interesting, I had understood that the spirt is less roomy than its predecessor but this says it's the other way around.

[@user-dd1pu1dg5b]

If you thinking of buying a Rose Royce or Bentley give hanwells of London a call

[@dineshaumesh302]

How much

[@eriks9417]

Beautiful specimen! Perfect size. However, I prefer the quad headlights, two on eash side, rather than the duel flush headlight. Personal preference. :-)

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

The flush headlight has all knowing grandpa eyes that i love.

[@christopheolivier7629]

Immortal

[@Sam-cd7dl]

1997 Silver Spur (Mark IV) For Sale in Immaculate Condition.

[@user-dd1pu1dg5b]

How much mate

[@gglen2141]

It has the certain....I don't know what.....!!

[@paullacey2999]

Gorgeous car,but it wont fit on my driveway so Im out🤭

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Build a bigger driveway, lol.

[@user-em7xf1bn9i]

Interior sounds are not very advertising...))))

[@user-kh1yy1dq3g]

I wish a station wagon for this line.

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

I feel like this is the e32s father for some reason.

[@user-dd1pu1dg5b]

Go to hanwells of London rolls Royce and Bentley

[@user-dd1pu1dg5b]

If you are looking for a rolls Royce or Bentley you should look at hanwells of London

[@terrydonegan1622]

I want 1 and a chauffeur called Jeeves

[@clanmac66]

I thought the long wheel base was the Silver Dawn of this era?

[@attilacsepe4946]

The Silver Spirit is the short, or normal wheel-base version. The Silver Spur is the long-wheel base version (4 inches added to the rear). This platform (Spirit/Spur) was produced from 1980 to 1998, and encompasses 4 generations, or series. Each series introduced variations, upgrades, modifications etc. The series III, produced from 1993 to 1996, introduced dual airbags and Bosch Motronic fuel injection, among others. The series III had a special version with rear seat heaters and traction control - and that special version was called the Silver Dawn.

[@clanmac66]

@@attilacsepe4946 Wrong. The Silver Dawn replaced the Silver Spirit and Silver Spur 1996 to 1998.

[@attilacsepe4946]

@@clanmac66 My source is Wikipedia (Roll-Royce Silver Spirit). In that article under the heading "Mark III" (another way of saying series III), it states that 237 Silver Dawns were made from 1995 to '98. I did not realize that they were made until '98. But I believe I was correct in suggesting that the Silver Dawn designation did not apply to any Mark IV cars. If I am wrong about this, I would be delighted to be corrected. I love learning.

[@markmikail4493]

The Silver Dawn designation did indeed apply to mark IV cars. In '96 the model range would go like this (price low to high) SIlver Dawn Silver Spirit SIlver Spur The Spur and Dawn were LWB. However the Dawn was the cheapest of the bunch, having no rear ashtrays, seat back pockets, lambswool rugs, lumbar support, seat memory, seat heaters, rear footwell lights, picnic tables, rear quarter badges, adjustable rear seats, foot rests, etc. These though could be optioned back on. The Spirit and Spur had all these options standard. In '97 the Spirit and Spurs received standard heated rear seats. Spurs also got standard turbocharged engines, of which neither the Spirit or Dawn could be ordered with.Traction control was an option in all models.

[@attilacsepe4946]

@@markmikail4493 thank you for pointing that out to me.

[@satwantdhillon3323]

Going to buy a Rolls Royce Silver Sprit just check out

[@TheFrog767]

Me like 🥂🍾👏👏

[@grendelum]

shut up and take my money !!

[@keithmorris4801]

No price!!!!!!

[@alphajava761]

I love RRs as long as they don't have two tone paint or a vinyl top. RR has some of the ugliest two tone colors, and why would you put a vinyl top on a 6 figure car? RR is the coolest 4 door car ever made.

[@DavidTYoung]

Anyone else getting Hayacinth Bucket vibes ?

[@noscwoh1]

"Mind the pedestrian, Richard."

[@66Tbird]

That was a funny episode, with the Rolls Royce.

[@erich3273]

Be a mean car to have a party in with some ladyz doing doues and burnouts get some subs in it lights be owsome as night

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Terrible thought.

[@peterelement820]

these are usually very good vids. But why the awful background distracting music soundtrack when someone is talking ? Isn't all that production BS for TV ? And not here ? If you're listening to a friend talking about his car experience why the hell would anyone want a click track or generic downloaded music track behind ? Is it because you want the content subliminally to become more interesting than it is ? Do you think it adds something ? It doesn't. To me its like trying to pay attention to something with a screaming baby in the background.

[@watchfan6180]

The Wizard from Hoovie Garage says these are endless money pits. I hope your one breaks the mould

[@byteme9718]

What do Americans know?

[@shaunportlock4924]

The Wizard knows a lot

[@nd2246]

BLABLA....😪

[@kenmcleod8618]

Almost looks like a Lincoln

[@georgforster1]

THE CAR WIZard says noooooo.

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

He bought an older one though.

[@ChefEarthenware]

Seems like a wonderful car, but I couldn't live with all that rattling in the cabin. I had a BMW which used to do that and the dealer told me that it was an unfixable design fault. I'd expect better from a Rolls Royce.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Just a slight leather squeak, a trim adjustment has since cured it!

[@blindtoby8967]

3.20 👎🏼

[@ericgeorge5483]

A Rolls is about as far removed from a daily driver as you can get. Financial suicide.

[@dcarbs2979]

It's very doable. I had friend who did it in his while I did it in my Ferrari. Cost less than you think.

[@mscott3918]

It isn't really. I've driven a 1965 Silver Cloud III for 39 years. Ok, it's not a Ford, but used regularly and properly serviced it's not horrendous.

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@dcarbs2979 I'd sooner not risk it tbh.

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@mscott3918 Depends what you call "Not Horrendous"

[@manofweed1]

Sad to see their decline from a revered luxury car to something that's worth less than a mid range Skoda. All within say twenty odd years. Guess they mirror the decline of the UK generally?

[@dazasc3994]

what are you on about? Depreciation is killer on every luxury vehicle, look at a top spec S class from the 2000's, they are worth peanuts, or a Mayback, Cadillac ect

[@mscott3918]

I really dislike what Rolls Royce has become. They certainly have forgotten about their traditional customers. Hideous and vulgar, but I suppose that is the market that they are aiming for. They will do things to a car that would have been refused by the real company. Very expensive to maintain because they are so dependent on complicated electronics. My 1965 Cloud III has been my every day car for 39 years and any good mechanic can deal with it.

[@dazasc3994]

@@mscott3918 you know which company stayed true to their roots? Cadillac, look what happened to them, once set the standard of luxury and eventually became grandma cars because they didn't innovate. Companies need to cater to modern trends or they will disappear, RR have done that perfectly in a way that companies like Bristol failed so miserably, young people find them cool. Staying true to the "traditional" customers you talk about would have finished the company as your type of customer eventually disappears and young people don't want them!

[@manofweed1]

@@mscott3918 One of the last real RR's. Very nice.

[@nicksundby]

Fine if you don't mind looking a right plonker

[@richardwestwell4902]

Ever tried pulling a chick in a Roller. Beats anything else.

[@ZpaztiK_TaktikZ]

I see cars like this as potential project builds. Not necessarily a race car but if you would put nice wide steelies on it and install air ride it would be one very comfortable mean looking cruiser. I'm getting my Spur this summer... I'm sure gonna make some people in RR community angry 🤣

[@byteme9718]

Yawn.

[@simonwinn387]

Custom rolls is on my bucket list if I had the money to do it properly