Highlights
- Original unmodified example in very good condition for its age
- Driven just 6,000 miles during ten years current ownership, mainly used for shows and rallies
- Regularly serviced throughout current ownership
The Appeal
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow represented a significant departure for the marque when introduced in 1965, featuring unibody construction and a more modern design compared to its predecessors. This bold change proved immensely popular, setting a production record for the company with 40,000 units sold.
This 1970 example has been in the current ownership for a decade, during which time it has been used sparingly and only in favourable weather conditions. Having covered just 6,000 miles in the last ten years, primarily for shows and rallies, this Silver Shadow has been regularly maintained and presents as an original, unmodified example with the imposing presence one expects from a classic Rolls-Royce.
This 1970 example has been in the current ownership for a decade, during which time it has been used sparingly and only in favourable weather conditions. Having covered just 6,000 miles in the last ten years, primarily for shows and rallies, this Silver Shadow has been regularly maintained and presents as an original, unmodified example with the imposing presence one expects from a classic Rolls-Royce.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1970
- 59,785 miles indicated
- Owned by the current keeper for ten years
- Regularly serviced and MOT tested as required: now exempt from road tax and MOT
- Garaged and only used on dry days, we are told
- Driven approximately 6,000 miles in ten years
- Mainly used for shows and rallies
- V5C present
- Carefully curated collection of invoices, as shown in the photograph gallery below
The Condition
- Presents in very good overall condition
- Glossy paintwork with minimal imperfections of note
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork and underside with well-fitting doors, bonnet and boot lid
- Smart chromework and wheels
- The vendor notes minor chrome peeling on a rear bumper stanchion
- Slight sun damage on rear window seal
- Slight aluminium corrosion on window sills
- The vendor states the leather upholstery is in excellent condition; indeed, it presents very well
- Small crack on dashboard
- Attracts attention when on the road
The Mechanics
- 6.23-litre Rolls-Royce V8 engine
- Three-speed GM automatic transmission
- All looks original and in good order under the bonnet
- Fuel pump chatters on startup, we are told
- Rides smoothly on the road, the vendor tells us
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