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Unique Armor-plated 1991 Rolls-royce Silver Spur Ii, Lwb Sedan on 2040-cars

US $24,500.00
Year:1991 Mileage:59436 Color: is finished in an oyster color and is in near
Location:

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Oak Park, Illinois, United States
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This is a last-of-its kind, special order Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II, specially commissioned by the government of the Soviet Union for use in New York City by its Ambassador to the United Nations.  Rolls-Royce had a long and confidential history of supplying limousines to the Soviet government.  Rolls-Royce was Vladimir Lenin's most prized automobile, and he owned four of them, which allowed successive Soviet Premiers to continue to own them and supply them quietly to members of the Politburo and to Ambassadors at key embassies.  This Silver Spur II was delivered in 1991, just prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, and it has had only one other owner since.  The car has a standard 6.8L, V8 fuel injected engine for this model.  The engine has been serviced at least twice yearly and functions smoothly and quietly.  This limousine travels comfortably at 80 mph without any vibrations (I haven't tested it beyond that point, but it can probably handle higher speeds easily).  The brakes have been replaced, as has the power steering and rear suspension components. The radio/DVD has been replaced and connects flawlessly to the 10 speakers in the limousine.  The car offers a classic Rolls-Royce ride: the suspension provides a gentle rocking motion that is like traveling on a boat in calm waters.  The exterior is finished in an oyster color and is in near-new condition, having retained its original luster through careful, annual detailing.  The interior features slate gray carpeting, with evergreen lambs wool carpet overlays in front and back seats.  The doors and faschia are finished in the finest burled wood inlay, which is in excellent condition and shows no sign of sun damage.  This car was produced when Rolls-Royce was still using its fabled Connolly cowhide and deerskin leather at its Crewe manufactory.  The leather retains its suppleness and gives off a subtle odor of finely-bound books, so that the car never needs an odorizer (no one ever smoked in this car).  There are the usual Rolls-Royce luxury touches, such as reclining rear seats, passenger overhead lighting in the rear cabin, a heating and cooling system with incredibly sensitive controls, reclining picnic tables facing the passengers in the rear, enormous leg room for the passengers (the car is 18-1/2 feet long and comes with carpeted foot supports), and the option to use either a modern car horn or a traditional, 1920's horn.  The car has a steel roof rather than the usual Everflex roof, which is the source of water damage and rusting in many of these models today.  The doors are heavily armor-plated for the protection of the ambassador (the car was one of the first to have phones installed, one in the rear for the ambassador, and one next to the chauffeur/bodyguard).  Despite weighing in at over 6,000 lbs., the car recently achieved 14.5 mpg on highway driving from Chicago to St. Louis.  There are 59,436 original miles on this car, which means it's been driven in the sweet spot of 2,000 - 3,000 miles per year, enough to keep the engine functioning properly and prevent deterioration of break lines and rubberized parts.   The car is equipped with special Rolls-Royce floor plates for each door.  A hand-sewn protective cover made for this model is included.  All original documents are provided.  The buyer covers all shipping costs, and must provide a $2,000 deposit through PayPal prior to shipping.  Payment via bank wire transfer, or certified check requiring clearance before car is shipped.  Purchase price of $24,500.

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