AWESOME AND RARE SILVER SPUR Mk4

Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Mk4, 1997
Reference ID: 126/280
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£29,000

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  • Type Used vehicle
  • Make Rolls-Royce
  • Model Silver Spur Mk4
  • First registration 02/1997
  • Mileage 103000 miles
  • Vehicle Type Saloon
  • Reference ID 126/280
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Vehicle Description

We are delighted to offer this very rare and beautiful end of series LWB Silver Spur at a price we consider to be very competitive for the quality of this car.
Rare in white, this is the perfect wedding car too!

A LITTLE HISTORY

The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Mk IV (1995–1998) was the final and most refined version of the Silver Spur series, representing the last evolution of the classic Rolls-Royce SZ platform before BMW ownership began influencing the brand.

Here’s a detailed overview:

Overview

  • Production years: 1995–1998

  • Body style: 4-door luxury sedan (long-wheelbase version of the Silver Spirit)

  • Built in: Crewe, England

  • Positioning: Flagship luxury saloon of its time

The Mk IV marked the end of an era for traditional Rolls-Royce engineering.

Engine & Performance

  • Engine: 6.75-liter (6750cc) V8

  • Fuel system: Zytek electronic fuel injection (a major upgrade over earlier Bosch systems)

  • Transmission: 4-speed automatic (GM 4L80-E)

  • Power output: Official figures were never heavily publicized, but estimated around 300 hp with strong torque delivery

  • 0–60 mph: ~7.5–8 seconds

  • Top speed: Electronically limited to around 140 mph

The Mk IV introduced more advanced electronics, improving smoothness, efficiency, and drivability compared to earlier models.

Key Improvements Over Earlier Silver Spurs

The Mk IV is considered the most technically advanced version of the Silver Spur line:

  • Fully updated electronic engine management system (Zytek)

  • Revised active ride control system

  • Improved adaptive suspension

  • Updated interior ergonomics

  • Dual front airbags (added during this generation)

  • More modern climate control and electrical systems

These changes made the car more reliable and easier to maintain than earlier models.

Interior & Luxury

The cabin was hand-built and featured:

  • Connolly leather upholstery

  • Real walnut veneer trim

  • Deep lambswool carpets

  • Electrically adjustable rear seats

  • Rear picnic tables (optional)

  • Separate rear climate controls

It maintained a very traditional British luxury feel — understated rather than flashy.

Driving Experience

The Silver Spur Mk IV prioritizes:

  • Effortless torque

  • Near-silent cruising

  • Exceptional ride comfort

It’s not sporty — it’s about dignified, smooth progress. The steering is light, and the ride isolates passengers from road imperfections exceptionally well.

Collectibility & Value

  • Often considered the best and most reliable of the Silver Spur generations

  • More desirable than earlier Mk I–III models due to improved electronics

  • Prices (as of recent markets): typically $25,000–$60,000+, depending on condition and mileage

Well-maintained examples are increasingly appreciated as “last of the traditional Crewe Rolls-Royces.”

Interesting Fact

The Mk IV was among the last Rolls-Royce models fully developed before the company’s split between Bentley and Rolls-Royce under BMW and Volkswagen ownership in 1998.

If you’d like, I can also compare it to:

  • Bentley Turbo R

  • Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

  • Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (its successor)