220512 I owned this Spur for 1 year 

Thank you! Those hubcaps are awful, aren't they? They are on my list of things needing attention for sure.

The car compares very favorably to modern luxury vehicles in terms of quietness, ride, and handling. It does have more body roll on turns than a modern car, but RR fixed that in later models. What modern luxury cars don't have is the fit and finish and quality of the interiors. And for what these cost now, the amount of luxury you get per dollar is astounding.

@@dslociceroarchitect , for now, I'm living vicariously through your RU-vid videos. ;)

Yeah, the maintenance can be expensive if you can't do it yourself. I have a great specialist mechanic who I've been using to maintain the car and take care of the issues it had when I bought it. At the moment, I don't quite trust it to go on a truly long drive, but I will take it up to 70 or 100 miles round trip. Once we've take care of a few more things on my list, then we might take it further afield. But the worst thing you can do is just let the car sit in the garage not using it at all. You gotta drive 'em!

It is a beautiful car. The two-toned Oyster over Black is very elegant. I was enchanted by the car before I even saw it in person. These cars can be had at fairly reasonable prices. I actually think that if you don't want a project car, you need to find one that has been driven and taken care of. If you buy an older, low mileage Rolls, you are likely to be the owner that experiences the wide range of expensive repairs. And that is no fun. But if the car has been driven, previous owners are more likely to have had to face those repairs. But check the repair records to be sure they really took care of the problems. I have a 3-inch 3 ring binder full of the repair records for my car from the warrantee work right on through to the stuff I'm having done. There are a few gaps, but it's fairly complete. The Spirit/Spur vehicles from the 80s can be had at remarkable prices. The ones built in the second half of 87 through to the end of 89 (the 20,000 series in the VIN numbers) are considered the most reliable of the RRs from this period.

Thank you for the info and thoughts. I agree, a bit higher mileage and thorough records is probably the best combo.

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And Sophie is a delight.

Thanks for your comment. I've come to understand why people are concerned about my dog in the car. I got the car seat cover so I could continue to take Sophie in the car without worrying about the wear on the leather. The pup is part of the family. Can't leave her at home!

@@dslociceroarchitect Yes I was noticing you got a lot of those same comments. But you should enjoy and use the car that’s the whole point.

I had to replace the gas balls when I got the car. Fortunately, my mechanic can source the oil for me. But these cars are more difficult to service the older they get.

@david locicero try flying spares they tend to have the oil and parts just about everything

Jerry, thank you for commenting! It is a lovely car. The Packard Custom is such a beautiful car! Good luck trying to find one. There may be more RRs and Bentleys about that meet your needs. I picked up my Spur on my 59th birthday. It's really a lovely present to give yourself. :)

@@dslociceroarchitect Have you had any experioence with California dealers? I'm kind'a thinking of Park Ward Motors - Rodd Sala seems to provide a 'new' car with a full, transportation-to-Chicago included, warranty on all of his cars. I was born in Oakland at the Naval Hospital, in 1944...

She does seem to prefer it to our other cars, that is true.

Sophie is a diva. She prefers to sit in the font seat, if it is empty, on the way to the park. After a walk and time chasing squirrels, she prefers to sprawl in the back seat where there's more space. And her Daddy is too indulgent. Ahem.

Given the poor quality of the GoPro mic, I'm surprised you could hear it. I didn't notice and went back to listen for that rumble in the video. I think what you are hearing is either the tires on the pavement and/or the wind noise from the open windows. The engine does have a nice V8 rumble, which is dampened by the acoustic insulation in the engine bay, and is barely audible in the cabin, but I can't hear it in the video.

She's as much a part of the family as my spouse. I also don't see any reason to treat my car, which is a driver, not a show car, like a museum piece. These cars were meant to be used. I do need to put a towel down on the back seat, and vacuum the interior fairly frequently, but that's what you do for family.

Sure. I'm working on a video outlining the costs, but I can share that I paid $16k for the car. The Spirits/Spurs are currently undervalued and depending on the condition, mileage, and so on, can vary between $12k and $25k for the pre 1987 cars. The 87-89 "20,000 series" cars (VIN numbers) are considered some of the most reliable RRs, and their prices are consequently higher. As they say, there is nothing as expensive as a cheap Rolls-Royce. And I have learned that. I've invested a considerable amount of money in taking care of repairs and delayed maintenance, and I haven't finished the list of mechanical things yet.

@@dslociceroarchitect Cool thank you I was just watching where you said your initial estimate was 11,000, so I was just thinking if the car was worth 27K in perfect condition. But it looks like a beautiful car and a fun project and certainly more exciting than a Honda Accord

Leather is very durable. We keep her nails trimmed. This isn't a show car, though it's in good condition. She's been riding in the car a couple times a week for over a year and the seats are fine. Most of the time she sits up and looks out the window and isn't hoping around in the car. If I thought for a minute she might damage the car, she wouldn't be allowed inside. The biggest issue is needing to vacuum up all the hair!

@@dslociceroarchitect that 's my hair eve r y where then n she is going to stink-up the car ~What a sham5😤😳😵‍💫🤫that big dog belongs to ride in a truck

@@dslociceroarchitect I have a 1995 triple white Corniche and would never allow a big dog ride in it at ALL 😤

@@colinchampollion4420. Very desirable