My latest shed: Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II
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Hello everyone,
I've just purchased a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II. It is currently in the shop having the alternator rebuilt, and the brake accumulators sorted. These two items actually failed on my test drive, which would normally be a very bad sign, but I used it to great advantage as a bargaining chip, and as a result, paid just 15% of the vendor's asking price.
The car is finished in a very period colour, Walnut over Black, with Brown leather and black piping. It was manufactured September 1979, and is chassis number LRK38559. It has 88k miles on the clock, and had been owned by the same person for 25 years prior to my ownership.
Here are some photos. I plan to use it as my summer beater, replacing my current daily driver, a 1982 Mercedes Benz S-class diesel which will serve as my winter daily driver (it has 430k miles).
As far as improvements, I plan to re-dye the leather interior which is quite worn at the moment, although it does not have any rips or tears in the leather, just plenty of cracks in the dye.
After completing the rebuild of the alternator and the brake accumulators, I plan to fix the windscreen wipers which currently only work once in a while, and also I'd like to fix the power windows which only go down, but not up.
My original thoughts were to part out the car, but I think it's in too nice condition to do that. The body is actually a great starting point as there is no rust at all, but the paint might need some attention.
I love the irony of driving a Rolls Royce. I am now in the midst of acquiring my private registration plate: SLM LRD.
MP
here it is... it 'failed to proceed' on the test drive. I was on my way to my mechanic to have him inspect the car when the alternator packed up, and I lost brake pressure completely.
I've just purchased a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II. It is currently in the shop having the alternator rebuilt, and the brake accumulators sorted. These two items actually failed on my test drive, which would normally be a very bad sign, but I used it to great advantage as a bargaining chip, and as a result, paid just 15% of the vendor's asking price.
The car is finished in a very period colour, Walnut over Black, with Brown leather and black piping. It was manufactured September 1979, and is chassis number LRK38559. It has 88k miles on the clock, and had been owned by the same person for 25 years prior to my ownership.
Here are some photos. I plan to use it as my summer beater, replacing my current daily driver, a 1982 Mercedes Benz S-class diesel which will serve as my winter daily driver (it has 430k miles).
As far as improvements, I plan to re-dye the leather interior which is quite worn at the moment, although it does not have any rips or tears in the leather, just plenty of cracks in the dye.
After completing the rebuild of the alternator and the brake accumulators, I plan to fix the windscreen wipers which currently only work once in a while, and also I'd like to fix the power windows which only go down, but not up.
My original thoughts were to part out the car, but I think it's in too nice condition to do that. The body is actually a great starting point as there is no rust at all, but the paint might need some attention.
I love the irony of driving a Rolls Royce. I am now in the midst of acquiring my private registration plate: SLM LRD.
MP
here it is... it 'failed to proceed' on the test drive. I was on my way to my mechanic to have him inspect the car when the alternator packed up, and I lost brake pressure completely.
Edited by MPoon on Monday 20th May 08:32
Edited by MPoon on Monday 20th May 08:34
Edited by MPoon on Monday 20th May 08:35
Small fortune is fine. I've had plenty of cars which have cost a fortune to run. As long as my company is making lots of money, driving around in ridiculous old cars is no problem at all.
No wife or kids certainly helps too... those two things can potentially cost a lot more!
No wife or kids certainly helps too... those two things can potentially cost a lot more!
Edited by MPoon on Monday 20th May 08:56
Aizle said:
That is spectacular, your are either very brave or very stupid or both.
If risks are to be taken, it's probably best to take them at a young age as I am doing right now! At the price paid, I can stand to spend twice the purchase price until the car is no longer economical or cost effective to part out.
MPoon said:
If risks are to be taken, it's probably best to take them at a young age as I am doing right now!
At the price paid, I can stand to spend twice the purchase price until the car is no longer economical or cost effective to part out.
I agree, was a passing comment.At the price paid, I can stand to spend twice the purchase price until the car is no longer economical or cost effective to part out.
See my car in my garage.
I was at the all british field meet here in Vancouver a few days ago. I brought my 1969 E-type to the show, and then wandered over to the Rolls Royce section where I realised that 100% of the Rolls Royce owners were at least 40 years my senior! They were rather skeptical that I wanted to join the club, let alone owned a Rolls Royce. Of course, I happen to be the youngest E-type owner around, at least in Canada.
Here are some highlights from the show though, a Bentley Aeroline saloon, and a Bentley R-type Continental. Gorgeous cars!
Here are some highlights from the show though, a Bentley Aeroline saloon, and a Bentley R-type Continental. Gorgeous cars!
Shaw Tarse said:
It's probably going to cost you a fortune, and be unreliable, but I still think you have done the right thing buying "her"
It probably will break down a lot, but I fly against convention all the time, and these little things make life worth living. I tend to cover 10,000 miles during the time I drive my summer daily driver (usually May-October), so my budget for maintenance will be around $8,000 a year (i e around £5000).
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