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Highlights

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II rhd
In very good condition
Just 84.804 miles from new
ASI (Italian Historic Automotoclub) registered since 2007
Just three owners from new
Restored leather seats
Recently overhauled hydropneumatic suspension and braking system
Carefully and lovingly maintained through its life
An original, unblemished and perfectly maintained Silver Shadow

The Appeal

This very clean and extremely original Silver Shadow II has lived the most pampered life, having always been cared for with the utmost attention by real enthusiasts.

Commissioned by an Italian fan of the brand, it has been the cherished ride of just 3 passionate and competent owners, who have maintained it in the best possible way.

In recent years, fast-driving fans have monopolized the term "driving pleasure" making it synonymous with a sporty and fast paced driving experience.

But while a lightweight sports car can surely be rewarding, the pleasure of driving a top-level luxury car, with soft and comfortable seats, a cloudy ride, a feather-weighted steering and an interior as refined as the most exclusive gentlemen's club can be as much or even more rewarding.

The Silver Shadow has been the most successful Rolls Royce model ever, and is a veritable icon of style, elegance and sophistication, as imposing and magnificent today as it was back in the sixties and seventies, when it became the ride of choice for captains of industry and movie stars.

Equipped with a supple, elastic and whisper-quiet 6.2 liters V8 engine with "adequate" power, a supremely smooth automatic transmission, disc brakes all around and hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension, the Shadow glides over the road, offering an incredibly comfortable driving experience, still within the reach of very few high-class cars today.

This particular Silver Shadow II presents in excellent overall condition and has benefited from major recent maintenance, with a conservative restoration of the precious original leather interior, a thorough overhaul of the hydraulic system which has been checked and re-pressurized by an official Rolls Royce dealer in Verona and new tyres.

The seller assures that the car needs no further work and is ready to go.

Ready to let us experience a rarefied atmosphere made of bespoke luxury and extreme comfort, cocooned in the most precious materials, this Rolls Royce, having recently received relevant mechanical maintenance and presenting in extremely attractive conditions, represents a truly rare occasion to acquire a special and unmistakable vehicle with a timeless charm.

The History and Paperwork

Only 84.804 miles from new
Built in 1978
MOT valid until 2024
ASI (Italian Historic Automotoclub) registered since 2007
Complete paperwork
Just three careful and passionate owners from new

This Rolls Royce was bought in England by its first passionate and competent owner and driven home to Italy.

Since then, it has been preserved with the utmost care by just two other dedicated and careful owners.

Registered with ASI since 2007, the car is in absolutely original condition.

To ensure maximum reliability, the highly sophisticated hydropneumatic suspension and braking system has been overhauled in 2022 by the official Rolls Royce dealer in Verona.

Scrupulously noted periodic inspections and a valid MOT until 2024 further guarantee the meticulousness of the previous owner.

The Interior

Restored leather seats and door cards
Walnut wood dashboard in very good condition
Fully functional instrument cluster
Clear gauges
Leather headliner
Rear vanity mirrors

In the cabin, the complete originality of every detail and the scrupulous maintenance received over the years combine to create a welcoming and evocative environment, full of precious nuances and with a marked handmade and bespoke atmosphere.

The luxurious and perfectly finished cabin of a Rolls Royce has always represented the highest level of automotive elegance and comfort

This particular specimen welcomes us in an atmosphere of relaxing and austere composure, with its recently restored soft and flawless leather seats and door cards in a rare, deep and attractive tobacco hue.

Every detail of the cabin attracts attention and admiration, from the refined leather headliner and the pleasantly hefty chrome-plated brightwork to the walnut wood dashboard, which exhibits the highest level of craftsmanship, with the grain of the precious wood continuing uninterrupted on all panels.

The classic instrument cluster, with big round black faced gauges, the characteristic and unmistakable controls for the split level air conditioning, the chrome-plated sill panel trim, the soft and thick carpets and the original radio are fascinating details, which complete a picture of total and unchanged originality.

The Exterior

In extremely good overall condition
Very good original paint
No visible dings or scratches
White bumpers with some very minor scatches
Perfect headlights, taillights and side markers
Shiny unspoiled brightwork
Chrome-plated wheels with new whitewall tyres

Dominated by the unmistakable, classic Parthenon front grille and by the refined double headlights with chrome-plated frames and headlight wipers, the Silver Shadow represented a huge step forward for Rolls Royce, with its sober and modern shape and clean, elegantly integrated volumes, which make it extremely pleasant and successfully mask its large dimensions.

On the exterior, the finishing is just as refined and unique as in the interior, with the characteristic chrome-plated line running along the entire sides incorporating the door handles, the elegant chrome-plated window frames and the simple upright rear lights.

The original bright white paint, applied in twenty layers at the factory and still in excellent condition brings out the purity of the lines and gives the car greater dynamism and freshness.

The peculiar body-coloured bumpers of the Silver Shadow II are free from any defects and give a more modern and dynamic look.

All the chrome plated details, nameplates and badges are shiny and unblemished.

The clean underside with no signs of rust, leaks or any defect worth noting confirms the high quality of the whole vehicle.

The Mechanics

6.75 Liters 189hp V8 engine
Four-speed automatic gearbox
Four disc brakes
Recently overhauled hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension and braking system
Overhauled brakes
New whitewall tyres
Always maintained with the utmost care

Considered the ultimate expression of luxury and comfort throughout the sixties and seventies, the Silver Shadow still amazes today with its extremely quiet ride and its almost supernatural ability to absorb any bumps in the road, enveloping its passengers in an atmosphere of silence and imperturbable calmness.

Thanks to its whisper-quiet elastic V8 engine, its refined and smooth automatic gearbox and above all its sophisticated self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension, performances and road holding are outstanding for a vehicle of this vintage and size.

Opening the bonnet of this particular Shadow II, everything appears immediately in top condition, with clean and perfectly preserved surfaces, starting from the intact and immaculate under hood insulation.

In 2022, the hydropneumatic system for the rear suspension and brakes was overhauled and re-pressurized by a leading Rolls Royce dealer, guaranteeing to its next owner years of comfortable, carefree driving.

Before the recent MOT inspection in 2022, the vehicle underwent a thorough mechanical maintenance and received new tyres.

The vendor assures that the car does not need any further maintenance and is ready to drive.

Summary

Rolls Royces have always been the best cars in the world par excellence. This title, acquired by the Silver Ghosts at the dawn of the twentieth century for their sublime technology and legendary reliability, is justified by the extreme care with which each vehicle has always been assembled, with the best, most durable and reliable materials, and with a discreet and sublime taste.

This particular Silver Shadow presents in the best possible way, with an attractive and brilliant paintwork that enlivens its lines and a very charming interior, even more stunning after the recent restoration. The thorough maintenance performed in 2022 on the hydropneumatic system is a very important added value.

This car represents a truly special occasion for a fan of the brand who wishes to acquire a special and fascinating vehicle, with an important presence and a rewarding drive, which will always attract the attention of enthusiasts.

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