One can but dream Stan  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

stan wrote:

looks like a tidy motor Stuart....

i have visions of me cruising down to the south of france in one of these..

I couldn't cruise anywhere this morning, it wouldn't start.

I can feel the money pit opening up......... 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in green

Worst of the worst case scenario, good used engine from Flying Spares £9.8k inc vat. for Shadow II.

And you don't have the complex 4 x 4 drive train to deal with so I don't see a Rolls costing any more than a fatty in the long term.

Just the Citroenesk syspension system and miles of corrofing pipework.

Especially '84 or earlier cars, I may be interested if I could find a rot free last of the Shadow II in a nice blue.

A. Fuji White / Jet 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster

Well, it didn't take long to conk out. It still didn't start, and nobody local wanted to touch it so I decided to DIY. How complex can 42-year-old electrics be I thought?

I found a Rolls Royce forum and there's a brilliant chap on there who has helped me. Turns out the old Opus ignitions are pants and most people have replaced them with a better electronic one over the years. Mine was original, and faulty. They are £250 from Flying Spares, but a poke about online with the right part number yields one at £120 from the US. Got to test the ohms on the coil and maybe replace that too, so when that stuff arrives, I *might* be wafting again. I am going to add Rolls Royce mechanic to my CV now. Assuming it actually starts when I've fitted the new stuff. 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in green

This could be a very interesting thread Sir, I do admire someone with a sense of adventure

I thought I'd update this. Still got the Rolly, but I'm about ready to sell it if anyone fancies one.

On the cold start issue above, a new electronic ignition, rotor arm and coil solved that.

I had my second "coming home on an AA transporter" incident the other night, fuel pump conked out. £120 on eBay for a new one so that is a job for a weekend. Not a terribly complex job.

The first "coming home on an AA transporter" incident was me filling it up with V Power diesel instead of petrol. The pumps look the same is my excuse. A bloke relieved me of £200 to drain it and wafting resumed.

I decided to try a Clarksonesque style video with it for fun. Some might enjoy it.

 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in green

a great watch Stuart. Well done for keeping some of our great heritage alive. I am a big fan of the Bentley Turbo R's myself.

Yes, I've always fancied a Turbo R myself. I think when I next get the itch, I might try one of those. 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in green

you're better looking than clarkson  ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Cracking Rolls, is that one of the ones where the wheel nuts were reverse thread on opposite sides of the car? Formerly happymadison1978

I'm not sure, Stephen. I haven't had cause to remove a wheel as yet. The hub caps are secured by an anti-tamper kind of bolt, though. Quite forward-thinking for the time I thought.

stan wrote:

you're better looking than clarkson

We do share a certain, what he calls, stomachular vastness.  2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in green

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Y. O. L. O.
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Enjoyed watching that , always fancied one, but have a really needy Porsche that’s taking a small fortune in parts . Better update the thread on that

Just in case anyone fancies availing themselves of an old Rolls, its now for sale. There's an ad here.

One chap has expressed an interest in having a deal with a classic Range Rover. That sounds interesting... 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in green

What a terrific video. A really honest assessment of your car. If only all car salesmen were like you
A friend of mine bought an old Silver Shadow. Like yours a thick binder with the full history. Even serviced by Rolls Royce every year even though it had done next to no miles between services. He owns a garage so guess he will be doing the servicing going forward
Good luck with the sale