Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

1980 to 1989 · Sedan

A 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit cost $83,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $9,189. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $13,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,587 to $38,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$13,700
Medium confidence · $7K to $20K
Median · 12 mo
$9,189
Sales · 12 mo
8
Original MSRP
$83,500Down 84% since new

The market

Every recorded 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · The Market by Bonhams
$9,276 · 64,427 mi · Cotswold Beige
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17 sales · 4 unsoldmedian $9.2kupdated Sep 2026

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The newest 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit sales with photographs
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, sold Sep 2026

Sold $3,928

£2,900
1984 · silver · 101,011 mi
Sep 8, 2026 · Car & Classic
UK sales ran 20% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, sold Aug 2026

Sold $3,587

£2,650
1985 · blue · 125,980 mi
Aug 15, 2026 · Car & Classic
UK sales ran 20% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, sold Mar 2026

Sold $21,250

1989 · White · 35,000 mi
Mar 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, sold Feb 2026

Sold $9,101

1985 · Magnolia · 74,000 mi
Feb 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, sold Sep 2025

Sold $5,600

1982 · Honey · 81,000 mi
Sep 22, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, sold Apr 2025

Sold $18,000

1985 · Magnolia · 58,000 mi
Apr 16, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
Other Silver Spirit generations

Specifications

Engine
V8, 6.75L
Power
189 hp
Torque
320 lb-ft
0 to 60
10.9 s
Top speed
118 mph
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$83,500

Common questions

How much does a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit cost?

A 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit cost $83,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $9,189. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $13,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,587 to $38,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $13,700. That sits above the $9,189 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 8 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit have sold?

Shifty has 17 public sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit on file. The earliest was on Jul 14, 2020.

What is the most expensive Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit sold?

The highest public sale on file is $38,000, on Aug 3, 2023, with 35,000 mi.

What has a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $9,276Sep 28, 2026Cotswold Beige · 64,427 mi
  • $3,928Sep 8, 2026silver · 101,011 mi
  • $3,587Aug 15, 2026blue · 125,980 mi

About the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

The Silver Spirit marked Rolls-Royce's bold departure from tradition, introducing their first monocoque chassis and independent rear suspension after decades of separate body-on-frame construction. Launched in 1980, this flagship sedan represented a complete engineering revolution while maintaining the marque's legendary refinement. The 6.75-liter V8, though still carbureted initially, delivered effortless power through a three-speed automatic transmission. What makes the Silver Spirit particularly collectible today is its role as the last 'old school' Rolls before BMW's influence, pure Crewe engineering with that distinctive upright grille and classic proportions. Early examples with the more traditional dashboard layout are especially sought after. While not technically a sports car despite some classifications, the Spirit's improved handling dynamics made it the most driver-focused Rolls of its era. Clean, well-maintained examples are increasingly appreciated as the final expression of British luxury car craftsmanship.

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