Although, based on the Shadow floorpan, the Spirit offered considerable improvements in both ride and handling.

By combining copious amounts of sound deadening with the finest quality upholstery, Crewe's engineers kept intrusion from the 6.75 litre V8 engine to a muted hush.

Unveiled at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Spirit II featured a sophisticated automatic ride control system that adapted to changing road conditions almost instantaneously, ergonomically enhanced `new look' dashboard, four-speed automatic transmission and standard-fit alloy wheels.

This Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II was delivered new in 1993 by Malayan Motors, the official Rolls-Royce agents in Singapore.

Costing a staggering £71,461 and built to right-hand drive specification, this Rolls Royce was ordered in Brooklands Green with a Magnolia interior piped in Spruce Green.

To special order, the steering wheel was also supplied in Spruce Green and the lightest available burr walnut veneers were selected for ...