
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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- Median · 12 mo
- $9,189
- Sales · 12 mo
- 8
- Original MSRP
- $83,500Down 84% since new
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Sold $3,587

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Sold $5,600

Sold $18,000
- Silver Spirit II
- Silver Spirit III
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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