Highlights
- Genuine mileage
- Good service history
- Very little use for last 20 years
The Appeal
In 1977, the model was renamed the Silver Shadow II in recognition of several major changes, most notably rack and pinion steering, while modifications to the front suspension improved handling markedly over the previous model.
A distinctive feature was a high-pressure hydro-pneumatic self levelling suspension system with added dual-circuit braking, which helped deliver that famous Rolls Royce ride comfort and quality.
Externally, the bumpers were changed from chrome to alloy and rubber.
The Silver Shadow II models are probably the best for spirited driving but all models are for gliding along, enjoying the luxurious and ever so comfortable ride.
This car has effectively only had one owner since new, the ownership being transferred from a company into the private name of the driver.
With the owner living mostly in Hong Kong the car has been kept in underground garaging and maintained regularly, always being kept in tip-top mechanical shape, and now just requires some cosmetic renovation to bring it back to its best.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1977
- Good service history
- Effectively a one-owner car
- Regularly maintained
- V5c present
- Historic Vehicle
- MOT exempt
- Many receipts for servicing and works through the years
- MOT certificates and history
- Owner’s manuals and books in original wallet
- Comes with 12 months MOT
- 1 key
- Spare wheel and jack
The Interior
- Full Tan hide leather interior with brown carpets
- Interior shows signs of wear and tear throughout the cabin but has a nice aged patina with no obvious rips or tears
- Front and rear central arm rests and headrests
- Electric memory seats
- Cruise control
- Electric windows
- Automatic climate control (not working)
- Original audio system
- No cracks to dashboard
- Interior wood trim requires some renovation with veneer missing in places
- All gauges and dials work
- Headlining in good condition with no sagging
- Door cards all good
- Brown carpets in good condition with sheepskin over mats and footrests in the rear
- Complete and original interior
- All electrics and functions are reported to be working correctly, with the exception of the A/C
The Exterior
- Walnut Brown paintwork does require some TLC
- Wheels show some signs of light corrosion
- Bubbling paint evident in several places around the bodywork
- Couple of stone chips to the bodywork
- Window seal rubbers beginning to perish
- Few small scratches and marks in the paintwork to be found
- Surface rust evident to chrome bumpers
- Badges and external trim all present with pretty good chrome
- Clean engine bay that could do with some detailing
- Underneath appears good and solid
- Lights all work and are free from any cracks or damage
- Presents well but needs some tidying cosmetically
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc V8 petrol engine
- 3 speed auto transmission
- Good service history
- Regularly maintained
- Always garaged
- The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues to report or advise other than the A/C
The Summary
Billed as the best car in the world the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is still recognized the world over for its high levels of luxury and its incredible ride quality.
Reported to be in excellent mechanical condition and just in need of some cosmetic work this car should represent a great investment opportunity and give its next lucky owner the chance to sample and enjoy that uniquely special Rolls Royce driving experience.
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