The Silver Spirit was unveiled in October 1980 as a replacement for the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.

Direct comparison, however, showed only small differences.

The new models had slightly grown in length and width; height had been cut a little, although the styling was more modern than that of its predecessor.

The interior was dominated by the expected combination of fine wood and sumptuous leather.

The Silver Spirit was similar mechanically to the Silver Shadow, benefiting from the superb Rolls-Royce 6,750cc, V8 and sharing many mechanical characteristics of the model it replaced.

The instruments were supplemented by digital units which gave such information as the time, elapsed driving time and external temperature and were the first Rolls-Royces to be fitted with a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy.

Originally registered on 7 th April 1995 this delightful Silver Spirit III has had four previous keepers and presents exceptionally well in the colour combination of Royal Blue and Parch...