Man buys cheapest Rolls-Royce ever and discovers secret hidden compartment
- This 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 3 is hiding secrets
- From tech to hidden plates
- Some of them are seriously nostalgic
Published on Sep 04, 2024 at 7:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Sep 20, 2024 at 6:31 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
You might know about the ‘secret’ umbrella in the English automaker’s door jamb – but it isn’t the only secret that this 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 3 is hiding.
In fact, this YouTuber discovered numerous secrets within his recommissioned car.
From secret compartments to concealed tech – the Rolls-Royce is full of little secrets.
Some of them are seriously nostalgic.
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The 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 3
The third-generation Silver Spirit arrived in 1993.
This Rolls-Royce boasted improved cylinder head and intake designs, granting the model even better performance.
A smart semi-active suspension system was revised and airbags were added for greater front passenger safety.
The previous generation had already added standard fuel injection and ABS to the mix in 1989, making the MkIII Spirit highly advanced and safe for its era.
Secret compartments
Sharing via his YouTube channel, Life on Cars, car enthusiast and content creator Paul hopes to uncover hidden features in his ‘cheap’ Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
First, he comes across a compartment hidden in the driver’s armrest.
However, this isn’t just for storing road-trip snacks or an A-Z (IYKYK—and you should probably start investing in an anti-aging skincare regime).
From the days before smartphones never left our hands and connected wirelessly to our cars, it contains an old Motorola ‘brick phone’ that is still partially functioning.
Next, comes a ‘service plate’ hidden beneath a piece of tape in the trunk.
While Paul can’t be certain what its purpose was, he believes it was there to officially record services or recalls.
However, this example is completely blank.
His third and final find is an archaic, pre-OBD diagnostic port.
It’s discovered beneath a secret flap in the glove box.
Rolls-Royce has come a long way with its personalization since then, with the vehicles of wealthy clients being modded in the most astonishing ways.
What’s more, Supercar Blondie recently picked up her brand new Rolls-Royce customized from scratch.
Her custom ‘Boracay Blue paint job on her Rolls-Royce Spectre was worth every penny.
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
