My mum drives a 1970 Rolls-Royce silver shadow she’s owned it 20 years she’s the third owner. She uses it every day to go to the shops and back a 10 mile round-trip. She puts about £30 petrol a week in it and she documents everything even down to the MPG Which is near impossible and according to her in 20 years, she has spent £8000 on servicing and parts . The car has never let her down. It’s very well loved and garaged and it is used all year round.
This is more in line with what I'd be interested to hear, as clearly buying a car and getting it back up to scratch is an unfair outlook imo. From what I've gleaned, one way or another you'll be spending at least 20K(GBP) either buying a good one, or a passable one & getting back up to snuff - it's what you're paying for a properly looked after motor from then on that I'd be interested to know, assuming that you take care of basic servicing (oil changes etc) from then on.
This is absolutely fantastic. Your mum must be a fine woman. Just the sort of thing one likes to hear. May she have many more years of enjoyment. Thank you.
Rule No1, an old Rolls or a Bentley is going to cost you and it's good to see you are undoing some of the neglected work prior to your ownership. The engines are pretty near bomb proof but they were born of the age of early electronics, which start to fail - it just comes with the territory. We have a 98 Continental R which after a lot of consideration we took on a 2,500 mile across Europe (June 23 Portugal, Spain & France) . The car performed perfectly and it just got better and better. At 75mph it's barely ticking over at 1500 rpm and overall we averaged 21mpg, which is not bad for a 2.5ton 6.75ltr V8. Everywhere we went it was well received, which surprised us, we even had people waving as we travelled, something you just wouldn't expect. Maybe they see something organic in the Bentley (or Rolls), something from a time when wind tunnels meant very little and cars were more individual. Are they the best cars in the world? - not really, but they have character & status even in these Tesla times. I no longer concern myself with driving it sensibly to conserve fuel or the car, I prefer to stretch its legs at any opportunity and it's all the better for it. Rule No2 is drive them, a lot.
I've owned my 86 Spur for just over 2 years, and have invested about $8,000 in taking care of repairs and paying for maintenance that the previous owner neglected. Will be taking it in again at the end of this month to look at the cooling system. But, like you, I don't mind, really. As you say, the car is getting better and better as I tick off the deferred maintenance items.
I liked all the detail you share! You take great care of your investment and the aerial video from the drone was v v impressive too!! I always come back to check how your posh car is doing and it looks so fabulous. 🚗👸👑
Great video and stunning car! I’m always very happy to see a devoted enthusiast such as yourself keep a car meticulously. One suggestion I would make is to engage the parking break every single time unless you are parked at perfectly level pavement. Doing so will save your gearbox from unnecessary wear and tear.
Great video, thanks for detailing the individual bits, £1.15 a mile In maintenance costs is a lot but then again this is the best car in the world to drive! You and Cormac have made me think I should do a channel for my 71 SS, I’m starting next month
Very interesting video, I was going to suggest doing a total cost per mile and later in the video you gave us a partial one based on just maintenance (and repairs?), I would add the purchase price or at least the depreciation over the two years, the insurance, licence fees, and fuel costs and even parking and any other costs associated with owning this car, and keep it updated and see how it grows or declines as you do more miles.
Just watching this video 👍 again. What amazing aerial drome footage. The car really stands out this time around !. As for the money 💵 you can spend on these vehicles - well the sky is the limit. I myself own and run three 3⃣ of these cars, and if i had the space to store them, would buy afew more !.....😊
I've had the Brooklands just over 2 years now and it's cost about £9000 in maintenance and improvements in the 11000 miles I've done in it, which I think is pretty good really. Think you've done pretty well with the costs on yours as well. Look after the car and it will look after you.
I was fortunate to be able to acquire a 1990 Bentley Eight in midnight blue with a 'parchment' coloured interior, the car is stunning inside, except for the driver's door capping where the laquer has come off, and the bonnet has a clear coat lifting the size of my hand, that whole bonnet is being resprayed by a professional at £400, the door capping is a straight swop for £100, it passed the last MOT with no adviseries as the previous owner had recently had a complete service including a gearbox overhaul. It's the best one I have seen in a long time and I will keep it like that.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Very helpful for people, who are on their way to decide to get a RR Silver Spur. My Key question ist, how much hast to be paid, for an example like this very well desribed one. Thank you for the reply. I wish you a joyful ride.
Whatever your budget is, buy the very best you can afford. It will save you money over the length of ownership. But these are not cheap cars to maintain. Please let us know what you buy. Good luck 👍
its to be expected that their will be high running costs on a Rolls Royce but you have to balance that with the enjoyment you get, i have heard it said that regular use is the most important
It's not just owning a Rolls. It's also the enjoyment that you get, especially if you take the Rolls to the very many Car Shows all over the UK. I am retired, and own a classic car. In the last 5 years, I have been 'searching Google' and attending the local Car Shows around Sydney (Australia). Owning a Classic gives you a new pastime, that beats gardening and Lawn Bowls!!
I’ve not noticed the paint slightly darker, if the sun is out it transforms the look quite dramatically, a leather cleaning video dropped last week ! Thank you for watching.
I owned a ‘85 Spur. I kept it around 10 years. The average cost per year was $6250 for maintenance. They were made to be fixed every week or so. Not good engineering.
The economy of scale, if you have sufficient finances to buy and run the 2nd hand Rolls then the figure will be comparable with someone who can afford to buy and run a fiesta with its cheaper running costs. Just the same as the % of earnings people put into a mortgage being roughly the same no matter the cost of the property.
A LOT!!! The Spur is undoubtedly the most problematic post war RR to the end of production. The German fake RR’s are much worse, and cost a fortune to maintain beyond a genuine Crewe built RR. Also the lifespan due to many parts being discontinued is only 7 years. They will definitely not be around for many decades like genuine Crewe built Rolls-Royce’s.
Good Luck, my Bently is 34 years old and is virtually immaculate, I wonder what your Tesla will be like in the same period, never mind the enormous initial cost.
My mum drives a 1970 Rolls-Royce silver shadow she’s owned it 20 years she’s the third owner. She uses it every day to go to the shops and back a 10 mile round-trip. She puts about £30 petrol a week in it and she documents everything even down to the MPG Which is near impossible and according to her in 20 years, she has spent £8000 on servicing and parts . The car has never let her down. It’s very well loved and garaged and it is used all year round.
Thank you for sharing. 👍
This is more in line with what I'd be interested to hear, as clearly buying a car and getting it back up to scratch is an unfair outlook imo. From what I've gleaned, one way or another you'll be spending at least 20K(GBP) either buying a good one, or a passable one & getting back up to snuff - it's what you're paying for a properly looked after motor from then on that I'd be interested to know, assuming that you take care of basic servicing (oil changes etc) from then on.
This is absolutely fantastic. Your mum must be a fine woman. Just the sort of thing one likes to hear. May she have many more years of enjoyment. Thank you.
Rule No1, an old Rolls or a Bentley is going to cost you and it's good to see you are undoing some of the neglected work prior to your ownership. The engines are pretty near bomb proof but they were born of the age of early electronics, which start to fail - it just comes with the territory. We have a 98 Continental R which after a lot of consideration we took on a 2,500 mile across Europe (June 23 Portugal, Spain & France) . The car performed perfectly and it just got better and better. At 75mph it's barely ticking over at 1500 rpm and overall we averaged 21mpg, which is not bad for a 2.5ton 6.75ltr V8. Everywhere we went it was well received, which surprised us, we even had people waving as we travelled, something you just wouldn't expect. Maybe they see something organic in the Bentley (or Rolls), something from a time when wind tunnels meant very little and cars were more individual. Are they the best cars in the world? - not really, but they have character & status even in these Tesla times. I no longer concern myself with driving it sensibly to conserve fuel or the car, I prefer to stretch its legs at any opportunity and it's all the better for it. Rule No2 is drive them, a lot.
That's a pretty amazing mpg return - better than I managed in my XK40!
I've owned my 86 Spur for just over 2 years, and have invested about $8,000 in taking care of repairs and paying for maintenance that the previous owner neglected. Will be taking it in again at the end of this month to look at the cooling system. But, like you, I don't mind, really. As you say, the car is getting better and better as I tick off the deferred maintenance items.
I liked all the detail you share! You take great care of your investment and the aerial video from the drone was v v impressive too!! I always come back to check how your posh car is doing and it looks so fabulous. 🚗👸👑
In 5 years ownership of my '89 Bentley Turbo R I spent $ 4,400.00 CDN . In maintenance . Majority of which was A/C hose leaks .
I'm in Calgary & have had my 89 Turbo RL with Crewe installed Sunroof for 4 years. Great cars ! I've had 6 SZ since 2000.Where are you?
Great video and stunning car! I’m always very happy to see a devoted enthusiast such as yourself keep a car meticulously. One suggestion I would make is to engage the parking break every single time unless you are parked at perfectly level pavement. Doing so will save your gearbox from unnecessary wear and tear.
It’s a bad habit I know, I’ve never applied the handbrake on any automatic I’ve owned, this one was seized, I do try and apply it when I remember.
She looks lovely and in my view worth every penny...........
It all mounts up! And as a fellow OCD sufferer i know only too well how the smallest of things can bother and niggle!
Great video, thanks for detailing the individual bits, £1.15 a mile In maintenance costs is a lot but then again this is the best car in the world to drive! You and Cormac have made me think I should do a channel for my 71 SS, I’m starting next month
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Update: my car is a nightmare, in 3 months it’s cost me £7k in repairs
Very interesting video, I was going to suggest doing a total cost per mile and later in the video you gave us a partial one based on just maintenance (and repairs?), I would add the purchase price or at least the depreciation over the two years, the insurance, licence fees, and fuel costs and even parking and any other costs associated with owning this car, and keep it updated and see how it grows or declines as you do more miles.
The paint and interior color really make this car a gem.
Thank you
Very informative, thanks.
Just watching this video 👍 again. What amazing aerial drome footage. The car really stands out this time around !. As for the money 💵 you can spend on these vehicles - well the sky is the limit. I myself own and run three 3⃣ of these cars, and if i had the space to store them, would buy afew more !.....😊
Worth every penny. Enjoy your car.
What a lovely car, thank you for this video.
I've had the Brooklands just over 2 years now and it's cost about £9000 in maintenance and improvements in the 11000 miles I've done in it, which I think is pretty good really. Think you've done pretty well with the costs on yours as well. Look after the car and it will look after you.
The car did have £7,500 spent 4 months before my ownership.
@@silverspiritlll6676 That's just the right time to buy one, after the previous owner has spent a large wedge of cash on it.
Thank you so much for the detailed information
I was fortunate to be able to acquire a 1990 Bentley Eight in midnight blue with a 'parchment' coloured interior, the car is stunning inside, except for the driver's door capping where the laquer has come off, and the bonnet has a clear coat lifting the size of my hand, that whole bonnet is being resprayed by a professional at £400, the door capping is a straight swop for £100, it passed the last MOT with no adviseries as the previous owner had recently had a complete service including a gearbox overhaul. It's the best one I have seen in a long time and I will keep it like that.
Send some pictures and a description into me at silverspirit3@yahoo.com so I can feature your car on one of my videos. 👍
Presence and class , very cool car❤
Maintenance costs seem a lot but the biggest part was vanity and ocd 😁 which are a one time cost, like screen and polishing etc
What a beautiful car 😮
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Very helpful for people, who are on their way to decide to get a RR Silver Spur. My Key question ist, how much hast to be paid, for an example like this very well desribed one. Thank you for the reply. I wish you a joyful ride.
Whatever your budget is, buy the very best you can afford. It will save you money over the length of ownership. But these are not cheap cars to maintain. Please let us know what you buy. Good luck 👍
That finish is beautiful, and it should be for 850 pounds!
I think Ronnie has three sets of those wheel trims.
For his different cars.
Flying Spares is a dangerous place to visit.
its to be expected that their will be high running costs on a Rolls Royce but you have to balance that with the enjoyment you get, i have heard it said that regular use is the most important
It is indeed Peter, I try and get out every weekend.
It's not just owning a Rolls. It's also the enjoyment that you get, especially if you take the Rolls to the very many Car Shows all over the UK. I am retired, and own a classic car. In the last 5 years, I have been 'searching Google' and attending the local Car Shows around Sydney (Australia). Owning a Classic gives you a new pastime, that beats gardening and Lawn Bowls!!
👍🏾 excellent info😊
Good evening I am very interested to hear where you obtained the front discs. I can on;y find them at £350 each! Thanks in advance. Really lovely car
I had the car at a specialist
I think the front discs alone were £175 each
You sure you’ve not been quoted for a pair ?
better than driving a new ford fiesta 😊
You could have sent 30k on a new car but depreciation after 2 yrs would be double your 5k maintenance costs.
Enjoy the best car in the world.
My company makes an MSD ignition for these cars
Is there any advice you can offer to Vince.. from the channel My Mate Vince who has the same car that he is repairing ?.
Not really, I just clean it, drive it and clean it again, all mechanical work is carried out at a specialist.
The paint looks slightly darker since you've had it treated - or is that my imagination? I suppose the Connolly leather comes next...
I’ve not noticed the paint slightly darker, if the sun is out it transforms the look quite dramatically, a leather cleaning video dropped last week !
Thank you for watching.
I owned a ‘85 Spur. I kept it around 10 years. The average cost per year was $6250 for maintenance. They were made to be fixed every week or so. Not good engineering.
Bless you, she is a gorgeous LADY... Thank you for keeping her perfect!!!
The last of the REAL RollsRoyces.
The economy of scale, if you have sufficient finances to buy and run the 2nd hand Rolls then the figure will be comparable with someone who can afford to buy and run a fiesta with its cheaper running costs. Just the same as the % of earnings people put into a mortgage being roughly the same no matter the cost of the property.
I have the chance of the Silver Spirit 111. Would you recommend a particular insurance company? I've been in touch with Derek via email. Cheers Paul
I use go compare but don’t always choose the cheapest, keep us informed. 👍
@silverspiritlll6676
Thanks I will
I have a silver spirit and i love my mercedes 300d diesel far more.
Cheaper than Bentley I suppose lol😅
A LOT!!! The Spur is undoubtedly the most problematic post war RR to the end of production. The German fake RR’s are much worse, and cost a fortune to maintain beyond a genuine Crewe built RR. Also the lifespan due to many parts being discontinued is only 7 years. They will definitely not be around for many decades like genuine Crewe built Rolls-Royce’s.
On the whole, I would rather have a Cadillac.
Go and wash your mouth out with soap and water.
😂
I said 368 😂😂😂😂😂
Well done, pick any toy off the bottom shelf……. Sorry, I say that whenever I hear 368 in real life 👍
A bottomless money pit. I'd rather buy a Tesla.
Wow
Good Luck, my Bently is 34 years old and is virtually immaculate, I wonder what your Tesla will be like in the same period, never mind the enormous initial cost.
We are impatiently waiting for your next video....
I’m going to try and stick to dropping a new video each Friday at 6pm UK time 👍