Highlights
- Documented low mileage of 20,932 miles
- Only four registered keepers
- Recent £4,900 brake overhaul
- Full service in August 2024
- MOT to March 2025 with no advisories
- Exceptional example of these early cars
The Appeal
Here is a timely reminder of just why the Silver Shadow became one of Rolls-Royce’s most enduring and popular models. Finished in beautiful burgundy metallic, it is an exceptionally low mileage car - under 21,000 miles from new - that retains the neat details that make ‘chrome bumper’ first generation versions stand out.
This car’s four keepers from new - the last one from 1999 to early 2024 - have clearly cherished it. The condition inside and out is impressive, the car carrying a light level of patination to add character to its originality. The history file verifies the low mileage. Maintenance highlights include a £4,900 brake overhaul in 2021 and full service in August 2024.
The current keeper, who operates a small classic car collection, has usefully subjected this MOT-exempt car to a full MOT inspection so that the buyer has transparency on the condition. The test runs to March 2025 and contains no advisories.
This is a collector-quality example of one of Crewe’s most important cars.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st March 1974
- Four registered keepers
- Previous keeper 1999 to 2024
- Acquired by current keeper in January 2024
- Invoice for £4,900 brake overhaul in 2021
- Previous auction listing for car when acquired by previous keeper in 1999
- Described in that listing as ‘immaculate’ and with 17,295 miles on test
- Vendor reports that previous keeper limited use to Sundays and always dry stored car
- Recent 800-mile trip undertaken by seller without issue
- Full service in August 2024
- Vehicle checked over by seller prior to MOT in March
- MOT to 6th March 2025 with no reported advisories
- 19,951 miles showing on test and now reported to be on 20,932 miles
The Condition
- Very attractive maroon burgundy metallic paintwork in very good order
- Vendor reports the paintwork presents very well with only minor stone chips to note
- He advises that these have been lightly touched in to improve the aesthetics
- Bodywork in very good order with solid arches and sills and no reported accident damage
- Underside in good order with no reported issues and vendor stating there is ‘no rust’
- Sits on correct steel wheels with chromed trims showing matching body colour
- Extensive exterior chromework in very good order with no reported tarnish or damage
- Four new tyres recently fitted since January 2024 with original Avon tyres included in sale
- Cream interior in original condition with black trim for console and dashboard
- Interior remains in highly preserved condition with light patina visible in photos
- Vendor reports that there are no rips or tears to the leatherwork
- He also advises that to make the car ‘perfect’ the leather could be renovated
- Veneers, switchgear and other trim in very good order
- No reported functional issues with cabin electric and features
- We are told the carpets are in very good order with only light fade due to originality
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc hand-built V8 engine with carburettors
- 3spd automatic gearbox with column shift
- Recent £4,900 brake overhaul in 2021
- Checked over by the seller prior to MOT in March
- No reported running or driving issues
- Full service in August 2024
- Recent 800-mile trip by seller with no issues
- New compressor and fan belts in 2024 using Flying Spares parts
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