1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Saloon

In 1980, Austrian Fritz Feller was chief engineer of styling and future projects at Crewe. He looked to the Pininfarina-designed Camargue for design cues, resulting in the Silver Spirit of the 1980s.

In 1982, the Silver Spur could be ordered with an additional 36-inches in length providing ample interior room for occupants. A 42-inch version was available two years later. A single limousine with a 14-inch stretch was built in 1984.

Only two 42-inch stretch versions were built during the period. One was for Mr. Solove and the other for Frank Sinatra. Mr. Solove's car was finished in blue with a matching blue leather interior. The interior features walnut veneer and deep-pile carpeting. There are individual, forward-facing seats at the rear. Between the two rear seats is a compartment with crystal decanter and glasses. Located next to the entertainment console is a rear-facing bench seat. The entertainment console consists of a television and stereo system.

This example is the Mr. Solove car and has traveled a mere 38,000 miles since new. In 2007 it was brought to the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, CA where it was estimated to sell for $65,000 - $85,000. It was offered without reserve. Bidding surpassed the estimates, settling at $93,500 including buyer's premium. The lot was sold.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008