Kansas man buys cheapest broken Rolls-Royce at 95% off and makes two mechanics 'angry'
Published on Jul 02, 2025 at 6:51 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Jul 02, 2025 at 9:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
An American man from Kansas has bought a broken Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, only for the luxury car to anger both of his mechanics.
Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage on YouTube loves buying cheap cars, and this Rolls-Royce was cheap at just below $10,000.
But bringing the car to his mechanics revealed several problems with Hoover’s new acquisition. They soon began to frustrate those working on it.
The video perhaps shows why you should always be careful when a car that’s usually the epitome of luxury comes up for sale for a dirt-cheap price.
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When was the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph built?
The Silver Seraph was built from 1998 to 2002.
Under the hood was a 5.4-liter V12 engine, which is quite a complex engine.
It shared the same platform and powertrain with the Bentley Arnage, with the engine in reality being the BMW M73.
Hoover uses The Car Wizard, a fellow YouTuber, for much of his mechanical work, and he stated the engine is better suited for an enthusiast mechanic versus a more regular one.
Plus, the ‘Wizard doesn’t like working with mineral oil that Bentley and Rolls-Royce cars contain.
The mineral oil is used within the car’s suspension, but it means it requires extra care due to its fragility.
On the Silver Seraph, that means the ride can be quite bouncy and uncomfortable, which isn’t ideal for a luxury car.
Further problems persist with the broken Rolls-Royce
The suspension, though, was the least of the mechanical problems.
Inspecting the broken Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, there were all sorts of leaks.
Some were small, such as on the coolant system, but others were quite bad.
Price-wise, the Rolls was a steal when it came to the luxury inside, and externally, the Seraph looked fantastic.
But all the mechanical issues and frustration it caused Hoover’s mechanics show the other side to this tale.
The repairs that took place in the video were big projects, with the accumulator balls needing replacing within the oil itself.
Yet despite the workload and expense, it’s impossible that a new Rolls-Royce could be bought for less than $10,000.
That is what might make Hoover’s and his mechanics’ efforts worth it in the long run for the luxury car.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
