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A 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, one of 333 built for the model year, is offered on dealer consignment with 73,000 miles and a documented history.
By George Kensington · 4 min read
A 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, one of only 333 examples produced for that model year, has been listed for sale on dealer consignment. The car is finished in Silver Pearl over Cotswold Connolly leather with French Navy piping and shows 73,000 miles on its digital odometer, approximately 1,300 of which have been added under current ownership since 2024.
The Silver Seraph was Rolls-Royce's flagship saloon of its era, and this example carries a factory specification that includes a power-operated sunroof, veneered door panels, wrap-around waist rails, and a Bentley-style steering wheel wrapped in two-tone leather with wood veneers. It was originally delivered to Transco Inc. in High Point, North Carolina, and remained with its first owner in that state until 2021. The original invoice lists a total suggested retail price of $223,995 and documents the car's colours, options, and equipment.
Power comes from a BMW-sourced 5.4-litre M73 V12 engine, factory rated at 322 horsepower and 361 lb-ft of torque, mated to a five-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. The car rides on Adaptive Ride Control suspension and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, with satin-finished 16-inch cast aluminium wheels wearing polished centre caps and Hankook tyres.
The cabin is trimmed in Cotswold Connolly leather with contrasting French Navy piping, heated and power-adjustable front seats with position memory, and burl walnut wood veneers. Equipment includes lambswool rugs, an AM/FM/cassette stereo with CD changer, dual-zone split-level automatic climate control, fold-down rear tray tables, and C-pillar-mounted vanity mirrors. Silver Seraph-branded door sill guards complete the interior fittings.
Maintenance records document a series of repairs in recent years. In October 2021, the front shock protector gaiters, rear brake pads, coil spring insulators, and rear shock protector gaiters were replaced, along with the rear door locking and latching assemblies. Paintless dent repair was performed on a quarter panel, and the front lenses were sanded and polished in March 2022. That same month, oxygen sensors were replaced, a rebuilt right-front window regulator was installed, and the left-front door latch was replaced. Between October and November 2023, the windshield and hood struts were renewed. Earlier work in 2021 included replacing the hood release spring and rear positive crankcase ventilation valves.
The listing notes several cosmetic and functional imperfections. The cruise control system and right-front window motor do not work, the wood trim has cracks, and the stereo cover panel has intermittent closing issues. The Bentley-branded umbrellas that were originally supplied with the car have been removed. The car is offered with a copy of its original invoice, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a Pennsylvania title carrying a Classic Vehicle brand.
The Silver Seraph holds a distinctive place in Rolls-Royce history as the last model developed before BMW assumed stewardship of the marque. Its BMW-derived V12 and hand-finished interior reflect the final chapter of the company's independent era, making well-documented examples increasingly sought after by collectors of British luxury cars.
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