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ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 12 ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPURs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 13 in 2024 Q4 — only 92% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR is rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 12 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the FLYING SPUR
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is a full-size luxury car produced by Rolls-Royce Motors, in Crewe, England, from 1980 to 1997. It was the first model in the SZ series. The Silver Spur is a long-wheelbase version of the Silver Spirit, produced from 1980 to 2000. It was the first car to feature a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy: the spring-loaded mascot sank into the radiator shell if dislodged from its position.
ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR — questions & answers
How many ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 12 ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR were still registered in the UK — 8 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR rare?
The ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR is genuinely rare, with only 12 left, making it rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR on UK roads fell by 1 (7.7%).
What fuel do most ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR use?
Most ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR peak?
The ROLLS ROYCE FLYING SPUR peaked at 13 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.