Pet project - a stately sedan, I've always had a penchant for the long wheelbase Rolls Royce sedans. Particularly the late 90's Spurs, immediately preceding the change in body styles to the "Seraph". These sedans were spacious, their style, for a while outdated, now retro chic. Their build quality impressive and their presence - well - Rolls Royce like. These sedans are now at the bottom of their value curve - and are priced very reasonably. So, we picked one up. The clear-coat over the black paint was peeling in areas. I've heard that this malady is relatively common. The body was perfectly straight and there is/was no rust on the car. So virtually no body work was required to fix dents or previous accidents.
Many of these Rollers have been well maintained by their affluent owners. True, they can be expensive to upkeep, but they are dependable and relative in cost to other exotics, in terms of parts. As you can see in the photograph, we've removed the bonnet and boot (she is English after all) and are repainting certain panels where issued were found in the clear-coat. But, when she is done, she'll be a grand way to shop for groceries. Perhaps I'll christen her first drive and take her through the drive-up window at McDonalds.
When doesn't a black on black Rolls Royce look good? - From the Burt Collection.