A car for a king, still looks spectacular 22 years later. I'd say that it looks better than the car that came after it (silver seraph), it just aged better.

@wholeNwon

4 жыл бұрын

Wearing rose-colored glasses?

I used to drive an older silver spirit. It just makes you feel special. When you park it and return to find people staring into it, when you get someone walk over to you and tell you in the nicest possible way how jealous he is...it just goes on and on. Mine was Prussian Blue with cream leather piped blue with blue carpets . This car had upgraded sport suspension and cornered better than my BMW 740i. I sold it for a Bentley turbo r. I never felt quite the same.

@garysandiego

3 жыл бұрын

How did you get upgraded sport suspension?

@naturalroyalflush

3 жыл бұрын

@@garysandiego it came with the car. It was done by the previous owner. I miss this car.

@garysandiego

3 жыл бұрын

@@naturalroyalflush I often think of getting one. And then I see all the comments about how maintenance is the surest road to personal bankruptcy. It somewhat resonates for me after I bought a used S600. I’ve put 70K miles on it and it’s been reliable, but I recently found out that changing the spark plugs requires removing the 12 cylinder engine. And you need to change a coil for each of the 24 spark plugs. And you might as well replace the engine mounts while you’re at it. So the $5K bill was something I could swing as the car hadn’t been that expensive to run, but it did seem wasteful to spend that sort of money for such a routine repair as changing spark plugs.

@naturalroyalflush

3 жыл бұрын

@@garysandiego I sympathise with you on that repair bill. I have had four S class models but they were all the older models. I think it is wasteful, Mercedes could definitely do better. The Rolls is much simpler I would say. The dealer and I had discussions about their rather ludicrous service charges. He told me if they didn’t charge sufficient, the clients...being the way they were...would feel affronted. Of course this then passes over to spares. I used private mechanics for used cars(except my Jaguars). I always bought used luxury cars, believing that you get a lot of car for your money. Ok , the BMW was new and that was mainly because of the leasing. Oh well, my era of wealth is over, thanks to legal changes, so it’s all like a dream now. Being an ex millionaire is no fun. I am an expert at doing highly impractical things but I had loads of fun. I had more fun with the Rolls than anything else.

@UltimateForceMarketing

3 жыл бұрын

....as it should be!!

Last of the best Rolls Royce models

I am not so much keen on cars he sells, but his videos are pure entertainment juiced with humour I love.

I have an 86 Spur and absolutely love it. I drive it several times a week and it always makes me smile to drive. It is a pleasure to drive and rides like no other car.

I have a Silver Spur....and it take more than “not too much money” to keep them up....but having said that it’s just a wonderful car.....when you want a noticeable arrival this is the car to do it in.

@cripto1366

3 жыл бұрын

How much does maintenance usually cost?

@PatrickDKing

3 жыл бұрын

@@cripto1366 Fortunately the older ones are less expensive than the newer ones. A friend of mine has some Bentleys from that era so it should be somewhat comparable in cost. In general I'd say minimum cost on anything if a mechanic is doing it is $1,000 per job. Some things less obviously but usually those things you can do yourself. Other things are crazy expensive compared to any other "normal" car. Example, a full pad and rotor job on all four tires of say my Subaru would be what maybe $500 if I do it myself? Maybe a few hundred more for any Joe Schmoe mechanic to do and/or even rebuild some calipers. RR/Bentley, figure about $5k for rear tires with caliper rebuild if a technician is doing it. I'm trying to think of some of the other crap he had done. I think he needed a new radiator fan that was over $1,000. The problem is there really is no competition on parts. You are going to have to get through a dealer and there aren't too many and depending on where you live it's going to have to always be shipped to you. Best advice I can give is get the nicest one for the cheapest price and negotiate with the seller to have a mechanic you pick out preinspect it, if you can. It's the hidden little things or the more expensive about to go items that will get you. It helps to ask people that have them because there's a pretty good unofficial list of this or that needs to be done around such and such time that people come to expect. I'd also say any owner selling should have impeccable records that come with the car, if not then you can safely assume everything needs to be done on it. So if no records AND not willing to allow pre inspection then I'd decline the purchase and assume the seller is shady.

@rockyorion1362

2 жыл бұрын

i know im asking the wrong place but does anyone know of a method to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the password. I love any tips you can give me.

@rickydariel2018

2 жыл бұрын

@Rocky Orion instablaster ;)

@carsloverpakistan2138

2 жыл бұрын

Wana sale.??

The most car knowledgeable smokers voice on the internet.

Look at you. Always the best classics.

The RR is not for rolls royce, it means you got to be Real Rich to maintain it

@kensmechanicalaffair

2 жыл бұрын

Heavy doubt.

Superb video, love your voice so smooth. I worked for Rolls Royce at Crewe, now Bentley.

I love old Rolls-Royce's :) So classy

Such amazing cars ! Would be awesome if you could get a silver seraph to review ! That is one of my favorites. Thanks for the great videos !

LOL Love the phonecall interruption Rant at the end. We Love it, Bill!

"It just makes you feel so bloody elegant!" Should be RR's tagline Bill......TRADEMARK it now!

@Dave.S.TT600

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha Yes, would play well here in Australia too

Gorgeous Rolls Royce!! Love all the wood trim!!

What I like about the trunk is how unusually low it is compared to most sedans. It reduces a lot of bulk visually. The proportions, balance and profile of this generation Rolls-Royce is ideal looking. If I had the money for a new Rolls, I'd probably by one like what you have instead.

Bill you made it. The Rolls in the front is less interesting than the tiny house 🏠 in the back. You nailed it. The RR fits perfectly to it. Great House. It looks classy and wealthy. Keep the RR. Well, who knows what’s hiding behind the garage? Good luck to you further on with your cool videos. I like them.

You did a good job on this one. I want a Rolls like this one. I don't need nobody driving me around tho.

1:30 The RR Merlin engine was also used in the later model American Mustangs .The engine was built by Packard under licence from RR as I recall.

Great presentation as always. Bill

This car is just beautiful

@ 16:14 ..I think the adage for RR is not that you have arrived ....but "you have always been there"

What a beautiful automobile... Automotive art at it's finest! ....☺👍

You don’t have to kill sheep for there fur! You just shave them LOL

@ 1:40 The RR Merlin engine was also fitted to the American Mustang fighter as I recall. The Merlin engine was also used in various other aeroplanes, such as the twin engine light bomber Mosquito. . Anyhow ,please continue Bill.

I owned a RR ..the life experience was well worth it..The practicality and expense ...talk to you later.

When I become a multi millionaire. I would still buy this model of Rolls Royce . I really like this model.

Never stop, Bill!

My Dream ? Driving A Rolls-Royce just some minutes in my life ! It should be a pleasure for me ! Thanks !

I love the way you said the past owner drove it consistently over 15 years by putting 5000miles on it. That's less than a mile a day. LOL

@garysandiego

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he lived next door to the yacht club?

@martinliehs2513

3 жыл бұрын

That's probably less than two fill ups per year, even for a gas guzzler like this.

Perfect! White exterior, beige interior.

@wholeNwon

4 жыл бұрын

RR used to strongly suggest white when sold in hot climates because the AC was so weak. At some point they switched to GM A/C systems with significant improvement.

the best channel to review cars and make you lose money!

Nice little house you have there Bill...

@smokyrobinson1134

4 жыл бұрын

Apparently selling luxury cars provides a good living.

This is the car I want, drive often, and self maintain if I did not have to work ever.

I LOVE that you are so No Nonsense and there is absolutely NO PRETENSE and you'[re prettty funny too.. I lusted over these as a kid in Encino in the 80s. I still would ike to own one just because that's Who I Am...Thank you.

The most beautiful cars ever!!

@scottcooneymusic6736

4 жыл бұрын

I would tend to disagree with that statement

Splendid machine 😊.

great video

Beautiful RR.

Beautiful car !

I love the long-lasting vintage slightly modern-looking style from when growing up seeing these. It was unique also you need a smaller guy to get stuff out of the trunk.

Love it “if the chauffeur hits his head who the hell cares”😂😂😂.

I wish I could hangout with this dude he seems fun as hell

Fantastic car.

Whow that would be the perfect Uber Select for me

@c-028

6 жыл бұрын

Sad thing is RR silver spirit is too old for uber car right now, because They uber required the car that less than 15 yrs old.

@ulflei

6 жыл бұрын

Yes ,that is the sad part otherwise a perfect match :}

@VaultTec30000

5 жыл бұрын

Uber should make exception for rare luxury cars. I rather ride on this Rolls-Royce than some 2018 benz C300

@wholeNwon

4 жыл бұрын

Until it needs its first repair...which won't take long!

Years later this car still looks classy and turns heads. And yes, even todays models are elegant and i dont bash them.

@vulekv93

2 жыл бұрын

Modern nodels are anything but elegant. Brute and vulgar come to mind but not elegant.

5:30 so much nicer now with the quality plastic coverings.

Beautiful

The House In The Back ❤

I REALLY wish you would give the price of the car when doing this videos.

@andrewolff708

4 жыл бұрын

Buying is not the point, they are cheap to get. Properly maintaining will strip you naked.

@wholeNwon

4 жыл бұрын

@Joe Mastercue I wouldn't say that this model drives like a truck though there were previous models that made trucks seem nimble. These were ponderous with ergonomics that weren't good. Weird engineering and complex where complexity wasn't justified for any particular reason. Were they "awful".?..well, primitive and unreliable. They often sell for next to nothing for very good reason. Often old men in places like S. Fla. buy them because they don't know better or because one is on their bucket list and time is passing fast.

@johnpro2847

4 жыл бұрын

Most would switch off ..who watches these vids to actually buy a car ?

@johnpro2847

4 жыл бұрын

@tfs2O3 plus qoner resuscitation fees ...

@gf4353

4 жыл бұрын

@@wholeNwon That is the best summation I've ever heard of who buys RR in South Florida, cause I'm one of them. !!!!! Lol. Lol.

that is a beautiful car

Elegance never goes out of style.

Ooo look at this thing 😍😍😍

"This is the car the Chairman of the Board answers to drives" That just may be the best comment in the whole 17 minutes!

ooooh, la, Bill...this is simply a breathtaking example of a '96 Silver Spur Mk IV....how was Prince Charles? Oh, lovely... ...just a short FYI...though several Scottish cattle gave their all for the hides....the Wilton wool used for the carpeting is shorn from the sheep roughly twice per year...no bah-bah blacksheep died in the production of this fine motor car...

Great review, dealer website seems to be gone. What’s the update for this guy. Great videos

What a nice and quite residential area. Where is that? Nice car :)

Nice to hear someone enthuse about the grandeur and style of this lovely vehicle. It is such a pity that Rolls Royce’s have now become ugly and the domain of the rich and tasteless who try to outdo each other with increasing levels of classless vulgarity in choices of colour and trim, if it’s not mat black everything (including the grill) , it’s such unspeakable hideousness as the body covered in pink velvet , as seen on the net in a certain Middle East country......I hope it gets sold to someone who enjoys it for all that it represents......class!

@kensmechanicalaffair

3 жыл бұрын

Benz as well

@lunam7249

9 ай бұрын

you have a point. mat grey and black was invented by marvel comics batmobile, a nasty color that looks like primer paint hedious! "class" is denoted by consideration for others..... loud colors are screaming "haha!! i have more $$$ than you!! you suck!!!"

My dream car. I had to settle for the 96 Jaguar. Guess you could say that my Jag is the poor mans Rolls lol

@fatpatlives1998

6 жыл бұрын

maybaches always thought that was Bentley

@maybaches

6 жыл бұрын

Elijah barber 😂 well said

@aliengoth

6 жыл бұрын

maybaches That handles better and is faster lol

@maybaches

6 жыл бұрын

aliengoth you do have a point there. Plus easier to find salvage parts as well.

@NorceCodine

5 жыл бұрын

The official car of the British prime minister is Jaguar - not a Rolls.

beautiful spec ....RIP after this model

what an absolutely Elegant automobile , honestly would love as a daily just to drive in sucj comfort and class . if you are driving this even now , you have arrived!

Open the rear door to view the “conceiving seat “

I would buy a car from YOU! Thumbs up 👍

Back to front... Charles Rolls and Henry Royce.

Honestly i would watch this guys videos if he started hes own car review channel, like doug demuros

@johnj.baranski6553

8 ай бұрын

He did

The beautiful car 😎👌🏻🇬🇧🍾🥂

I have the brochure for this....

2:55 Too true Bill ..I saw my RR a few years after I sold it in a car park.. It looked like it had been used as a tradies work ute. Very disappointing.

Rolls Royce are still building aircraft engines in Derby and the rest of the world. And they're exploring innovative new technology in electric and hydrogen aircraft engines.

The last real Rolls Royce !

Nice RR

@ 16:21 - The classic "whine", followed by the exasperated "deep breath" .. .... No one on You Tube is as tortured as Bill!!

Some of the comments you made are very funny! My favourite was (effectively) that this is the car of the person the chairman of the board reports to. I want to know, having tried to hear by replaying several times, what was the guy who interrupted the video by calling? Couldn't quite catch how you ID'd him.

Hahaha Awesome ending!!

This model is so much nicer than the new RR's. They look a little gaudy. Last model I liked was the Silver Seraph.

It's a flying lady and the spirit of ecstasy is the philosophy Rolls-Royce.

0:10, the car's a perfect fit for its environment.

This is what a Rolls Royce should look like. It actually has TIRES. I almost bought an older mid '80s Rolls Royce a few years ago. I backed out when a well known European car specialist told me that they were nothing but trouble, and that many parts were no longer available. I've even heard about people putting Chevy engines in them. I know that's been a thing with Jaguars for some time, I wasn't aware they were doing it with Rolls Royce.

Beautiful automobile ! Love your sense of humor. Calling your workers/Team idiots is not a good. Even if you think they are, we who are watching your vid do Not need to hear it.

8:10 the sheeps don’t have to be killed for the floormatts

@be5952

2 жыл бұрын

They do when they're _"sheep skin",_ which I believe these are :(

90s But​ Better

Zytek gives no support at all for the engine managment. Better buy a pre-96 one which had the Bosch ecu!

@JAGastrock

4 жыл бұрын

Allmentux that’s correct, however Introcar has gotten very good at repairing the modules

How much? It's listed on the web site but no price.

@johnpro2847

5 жыл бұрын

If you have to ask, you definitely can't afford it ..so the saying goes.

Are this reliable ? Im thinking on buying one here in mexico

@wholeNwon

2 жыл бұрын

If you have to ask, you definitely DON'T want one.

🔥🔥

So, how much do you want for it????

From far away I’d mistake it for an early 90’s town car. That’s not a bash on Rolls Royce rather a nod to how amazing Lincoln Town Cars used to be!

@BeingMe23

3 жыл бұрын

Lincoln copied RR from the 1970s.

@nintendork900

3 жыл бұрын

@@BeingMe23 Beyond the grille I don't see it. The cars are quite different.

@BeingMe23

3 жыл бұрын

@@nintendork900 Well its the overall look not perfect copy.

great video. but very confused about the IV Roman numeral and its connotation of death, news to me.

@MikeDLA

6 жыл бұрын

Check out the Wikipedia entry for Tetraphobia. It applies to Chinese culture but I don't understand the reference in this clip to the Middle East and IV.

@supra1722

6 жыл бұрын

yeah, it doesn't exist in any Middle Eastern culture that i'm aware of.

Look. Good

What happened to Bills arm?

4 ?? I’m gonna get a T shirt with 4’s all over it as repellent

How much is it worth

Does the phone still work?

@BeingMe23

3 жыл бұрын

It's a analog system so I doubt it. But I have seen old phones upgraded.

I really wish I could buy one but for reasons why I do not know Well I could buy one I think it wouldn't be the best choice for where I live, where stuff pretty much is not appreciated

Still think a very well kept and mantained Bently would give you the whole luxury plus handling you could usually ever desire!!

@wholeNwon

2 жыл бұрын

No such company.

I wish more tire companies still made white walls.

2:33 Lol!! 4 is unlucky number for Chinese not Arabs ... Watdahek!! 4 in Chinese is similar to deadth

@bonniejohnson1518

4 жыл бұрын

four and the multiplication thereof is the number for tribulation in the bible....

@olivier-pierredebelmont.3630

3 жыл бұрын

It is rhe sound of it wich is similar death-four

Wow

You got their first names backwards in the first three seconds of the video

It takes 8 hrs to hand solder the grille together.

@wholeNwon

2 жыл бұрын

Which is really stupid.