Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 17 public sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989. The records run from July 2020 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 7 sold at a median of $9,101. The Shifty Estimate for the Silver Spirit is $7,400.
Versions
About the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989
- Built
- 1980 to 1989
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- V8, 6.75L
- Power
- 189 hp
- 0 to 60
- 10.9 s
- Top speed
- 118 mph
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989 was built from 1980 to 1989.
The Silver Spirit, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989 cost?
In the past 12 months, 7 sold at a median of $9,101. Half of the 17 most recent sales landed between $9,000 and $18,000. The Shifty Estimate is $7,400.
What is a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Silver Spirit is $7,400. It describes a well-kept example.
How many Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 17 public sales since July 2020. 7 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $9,276 on Sep 28, 2026.
Where do Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989 examples sell?
Of the last 17 sales with a known venue, 10 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Car & Classic (3), Cars & Bids (1), Collecting Cars (1) and Hagerty Marketplace (1).
How many miles do Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 17 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 61,000 miles. The lowest showed 35,000 miles and the highest 138,372 miles.
Where do Shifty's Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1980-1989. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.