Introduced as a limited edition model of the Silver Spur III for the 1995 model year, the Rolls-Royce Flying Spur was the first Rolls to be fitted with a turbocharged engine and naturally, the chosen powerplant was Bentley's well established 6.75-litre turbocharged V8, as found in their much admired Turbo R.

Performance was more than adequate, especially considering the Spur's substantial 2,387kg, with the Bentley's 385bhp whistling its cossetted occupants up to 60mph in around seven seconds and onwards to a less than respectable 150mph.

The Turbo R’s settings for its adaptive damping and self-levelling suspension were also borrowed for the new car meaning the Flying Spur was as enjoyable to drive as it was to be driven in.

The Silver Spur III's exemplary standards of equipment and finish were not just maintained in the new model but enhanced, the most noticeable change being the adoption of separate rear seats and the reinstatement of folding picnic tables.

Often hailed as the la...