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Rolls Royce used by Princess Di sold at auction for $45,000
March 09, 2019, 07:07 AM
RogBRolls Royce used by Princess Di sold at auction for $45,000
I think the buyer got a heckuva deal based on description.
https://www.barrons.com/articl...s-45-000-01552064614
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March 09, 2019, 07:14 AM
soggy_spinoutOnly four to five times over market value of a standard somewhat minty Silver Spur of the era. Such a deal for a lil' bit of Princess. Very little, since she only rode in it and did not actually own it.
March 09, 2019, 07:16 AM
kz1000Just wait till it "fails to proceed".
March 09, 2019, 07:28 AM
arfmelCheaper than a new Ford pickup.
Not a very practical vehicle for my purposes, though.
March 09, 2019, 07:34 AM
Black92LXquote:
Originally posted by soggy_spinout:
Only four to five times over market value of a standard somewhat minty Silver Spur of the era. Such a deal for a lil' bit of Princess. Very little, since she only rode in it and did not actually own it.
If you could point me in the direction of an ARMORED Silver Spur from the late 80s let alone a non armored version in pristine condition for under 10k.
I likely have found my new daily driver.
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March 09, 2019, 07:47 AM
vthoky"Missed it by
that much," Black... sort of.
A friend of mine just sold a VERY well-kept '85 Silver Spirit (29k miles) for the bargain price of $6k.
God bless America. March 09, 2019, 03:05 PM
dave7378Dang. Nice car. More than I would have paid for it but it is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.
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March 09, 2019, 05:00 PM
Lord VaalicWhat kind of cost is associated with keeping one of these mid-80s Rolls going?
There was one near me for sale for $8k and I almost bought it, because I have always wanted one. It was in good shape, but I figured I probably couldn't afford to keep it running. I am not a mechanic, so the first service trip would probably be my annual salary
Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day March 09, 2019, 06:53 PM
vthoky^^^^
The notes I saw with a mint mid-80s Rolls recently were that its sale value would likely be around $8500, and that the first round of Rolls service would cost as much as $10K.
God bless America. March 09, 2019, 07:24 PM
chellim1I'll take two!
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Black92LXquote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
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The notes I saw with a mint mid-80s Rolls recently were that its sale value would likely be around $8500, and that the first round of Rolls service would cost as much as $10K.
If in good running order I find the 10k for service very difficult.
The suspension system is likely the most complex part of the vehicle. If that has issues I can see.
But the motor is not anything much different than other V8s. Pretty big V8 with 6.5L for the era as the V8s has started to scale back a bit from the 60s and early 70s. If it needed a serious overhaul sure to be a bit spendy but not if it was in pretty solid working order. And the transmission is nothing more than your run of the mill GM Turbo 400.
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March 09, 2019, 08:07 PM
kimber1911Likely suspension issues with the added extra weight of the armour.
How much will the armored window replacement be?
$45,000 for a money pit it would seem.
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Oz_ShadowWonder how a non-armored version like this would ride.
https://www.hemmings.com/class...8.html#&gid=1&pid=13I expected them to be far more expensive. I imagine you would need a case of replacement hood ornaments.
March 10, 2019, 11:26 AM
Black92LXquote:
Originally posted by Oz_Shadow:
Wonder how a non-armored version like this would ride.
https://www.hemmings.com/class...8.html#&gid=1&pid=13I expected them to be far more expensive. I imagine you would need a case of replacement hood ornaments.
They are supposed to be some of the smoothest riding vehicles even by today’s standards. They have some seriously engineered and technical suspension and braking systems.
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The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad.
If we got each other, and that's all we have.
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand.
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March 10, 2019, 11:30 AM
Black92LXquote:
Originally posted by kimber1911:
Likely suspension issues with the added extra weight of the armour.
How much will the armored window replacement be?
$45,000 for a money pit it would seem.
Being that all Rolls were hand built and the armored ones specifically built to order.
I am guessing the added weight was taken into consideration.
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The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad.
If we got each other, and that's all we have.
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand.
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March 10, 2019, 11:31 AM
a1abdjquote:
$45,000 for a money pit it would seem.
I suspect it was bought as an investment, possibly for display in a museum or other such attraction, rather than as an every day driver.
March 10, 2019, 12:16 PM
lymanquote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
quote:
Originally posted by Oz_Shadow:
Wonder how a non-armored version like this would ride.
https://www.hemmings.com/class...8.html#&gid=1&pid=13I expected them to be far more expensive. I imagine you would need a case of replacement hood ornaments.
They are supposed to be some of the smoothest riding vehicles even by today’s standards. They have some seriously engineered and technical suspension and braking systems.
was at a British car show here in town a few years ago,
older gent had one of the 50's versions, with the big long hood and sweeping fenders in the front, (no idea what the model name was)
car was in great shape for it's age, interior and exterior,
he started it and had it idling while folks were looking at it,
it was very quiet, you could hardly hear the motor running with the bonnet closed
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