1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
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Highlights
- Low mileage and well kept car
- One of the last ‘II’ cars built
- Rare gold-plated Spirit of Ectasy
- Long MOT to March 2025
- Stand-out Willow Gold paintwork
The Appeal
The Silver Shadow was so good that beyond its 15-year production run its fundamentals remained in production for another two decades. It was a new type of ‘owner driver’ Rolls-Royce and buyers lapped it up.
For the Silver Shadow II the firm wisely chose not to mess with a successful formula. Aside from the body-colour impact bumpers, which were neatly integrated into the overall aesthetic, these cars are notable for their sharper steering and handling.
This smart Willow Gold Silver Shadow II is a very low mileage car in good condition inside and out. The appealing and very original specification includes a rare gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy, factory sound system and even a Storno car phone.
It comes to market with the reassurance of a long, advisory-free MOT to March 2025, even though this is no longer required due to the car’s age.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 24th April 1980
- One of the last 1,500 Silver Shadows built
- Originally supplied new by Jack Barclay
- 10 registered keepers
- MOT to 20th March 2025 with no advisories and 49,502 miles showing on test
- Very good MOT history with very few advisories dating back to 2006
- MOT history shows car has covered less than 1,000 miles since 2006
- MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt by age
The Condition
- Factory Willow Gold metallic paintwork in good order
- Rare optional gold-plated bonnet mascot
- Matching body-colour wheel trims with chrome finish
- Straight bodywork with solid panels and good panel fit
- Chromework and exterior fittings well kept including bumper trims
- Beige leather interior piped brown is well kept with light creasing visible
- Avon Turbosteel factory-correct tyres
- Leather would likely respond to hide feed to further improve interior
- Dark brown leather dash top in good order with no visible marks
- Light brown carpets piped with cream with matching rear footwell foot rests
- Boot carpet is well kept in matching finish
- Walnut veneers in good order across doors and dashboard
- Very original interior including Blapunkt radio and cassette
- Fitted with a car phone linked to a Storno communication system
- Two spoke black Bakelite wheel
The Mechanics
- 6,570cc V8 engine with carburettors
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Appears to be low mileage car as verified by MOT history back to 2006
- We have no reports of running or driving issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1980
- Make Rolls Royce
- Model Silver Shadow
- Colour Gold
- Odometer 49,499 Miles
- Engine size 6750
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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