Highlights
- Well-documented history dating back to when the car was new
- Original book pack and HR Owen paperwork
- Reportedly running well and ready to enjoy
- Deep shine to the two-tone paintwork
The Appeal
The Silver Shadow was an entirely new type of car for Rolls-Royce. It was the firm’s first monocoque design and the first Rolls to be mass-produced in significant numbers. Renowned for its excellent ride quality thanks to Citroën-derived hydropneumatic suspension, the Shadow sold very well indeed, with some 40,000 examples leaving the Crewe factory.
This 1978 example is the well-regarded Shadow II, resplendent in a distinctive two-tone paint scheme. As the photographs show, this is a very original and well-preserved example. The vendor says it drives beautifully and is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- 70,300 miles indicated
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- UK market RHD example
- Seven former registered keepers
- V5C present
- Original service book
- Original book pack
- Garaged throughout current ownership
The Condition
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork
- The panel alignment and door fit appears excellent for a car of this age
- Paintwork polished up during previous ownership
- We’re not notified of any known corrosion issues
- The underside presents well overall
- Smart chromework and plastic exterior trim
- Whiteband tyres with slight signs of age
- The leather upholstery presents superbly with minimal wear apparent
- Smart woodwork throughout the cabin
- Well-presented carpets and luggage compartment
- We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order
The Mechanics
- 6.75-litre V8 petrol
- Three-speed GM automatic gearbox
- Welded repair to exhaust centre section
- Original-looking engine compartment
- Recent new battery
- Reportedly running and driving very well with no known faults to note
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