By the 1960s, Rolls-Royce were beginning to look decidedly stuffy amongst its contemporaries. Cool Britannia had brought in a ton of revolutionary designs, while Rolls were lagging in tradition. The Silver Shadow was the remedy. A sleeker, lighter Roller that boasted the creme de la creme of ride quality, comfort and quality. It was still a big old luxury coach for the elite, but the modernised lines now seemed much more befitting of rock stars and celebrities. Put simply, it was cooler.
This example, which rolled out of Crewe in 1969, is a particularly distinguished example, having been cossetted by its previous owners. With an enormous selection of paperwork behind it, we’re confident that this is an utterly superb retro classic. Photo 08-04-2023, 10 11 49.jpg4.19 MB
The History and Paperwork
First built in 1969 at Rolls-Royce’s Crewe factory
First registered on 9th December 1969
First registered owner change in 1982
Current ownership began in June 2004
MOT expires in June 2023 with zero advisories
Recently resprayed in the car’s original Shell Grey colour scheme
Recently subject to extensive mechanical work
Paperwork file includes:
V5c document
Substantial number of invoices and documentation
Photographic record of the car’s history
Copies of the car’s Construction & Test Records from the RREC
Collection of previous tax discs
Handwritten record of the car’s previous owners
A selection of MOTs all the way back to 1976
Copies of the car’s original warranty cards and manufacturer correspondence
Presented with a highly enviable history file, a beautiful interior and stylish paintwork, this is a seductive example of a highly treasured Rolls-Royce that’s sure to charm even the most seasoned collector.
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