When luxury still whispered
The Silver Spirit was never a mass-produced car, but during its two-decade production run Rolls-Royce created something considerably rarer and more exotic. In 1997, Japanese importer Cornes commissioned just six examples of the Silver Spur and over time these cars have matured into a beautifully understated alternative to some of the more ostentatious modern interpretations of luxury.
One of the most significant turning points in Rolls-Royce’s 120-year history was the launch of the Silver Shadow in 1965. Built around a newly developed monocoque structure internally known as the SY platform, it marked a decisive break from the marque’s traditional body on frame construction. The move allowed Rolls-Royce to modernise production and substantially increase output, but it also signalled the end of the coachbuilt era in which customers could commission fully bespoke cars.
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