John Hughes, of Tapanui, has not regretted buying the 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur 12 years ago. PHOTO: JENNY DILLNERWelsh singer-songwriter Shirley Bassey once owned the 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur luxury model that is in the hands of John Hughes, of Tapanui. ‘‘I had it checked out in the only garage I knew to service Rolls Royce in the South Island, at Bruce McIlroy Ltd, in Ashburton. ‘‘Any parts with RR on them are very expensive, but worth it.’’The Rolls Royce has a V8, 6.7-litre, automatic motor. ‘‘That was the first and last time.’’Other than servicing the Rolls, the car was in its original condition, Mr Hughes said.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 17, 2019 00:45 UTC