Highlights

Believed to have been professionally converted into a convertible by Tickfords in the 1990s
Previously maintained and stored by DEW, Rolls-Royce specialists in Oxfordshire
Believed to retain its original Peacock Blue paintwork from factory delivery
RREC certified copy of the factory record included
In current ownership for approximately 10 years

The Appeal

The Silver Shadow was a reinvention of the classic luxury saloon, built for a brave new world. Standardising, new monocoque construction and new features all came together to make luxury cars more viable post-war, and for many, the Silver Shadow became the de facto luxury car - reserved for the elites and the celebrity classes that were increasingly visible in the new era of pop culture.

Two-door convertibles existed - what we, of course, know as the Corniche - but coachbuilders and specialists Tickfords were known to convert four-door cars into convertibles and more. That's believed to be exactly what this handsome Shadow underwent in the 1990s. A rare, versatile four-door convertible for the discerning driver.

Delivered new from the factory in March 1975 in Peacock Blue, a colour believed to have been retained, this car now wears a grey manually operated synthetic hood. Prior to the current owner's acquisition in 2016, the car was maintained and stored by DEW, the respected Rolls-Royce specialists in Eynsham, Oxfordshire. Since then, it has been garaged in Bath and seen little use, preserving its condition. It's now eagerly awaiting its lucky new owner.

History and Paperwork

First registered in the United Kingdom in 1975, originally delivered from Rolls-Royce in March 1975
In current ownership since 2016; little used by the current owner
Previously maintained and stored in a heated garage by DEW (Rolls-Royce specialists) in Eynsham, Oxfordshire
Original hard roof replaced with a retractable soft top, believed to have been professionally converted by Tickfords in the 1990s
Service history books 1 and 2 covering the period up to March 1988, with further service invoices to the original owner
Further service invoices available but partially incomplete around the time of the convertible conversion
RREC certified copy of the factory record included
The odometer shows 24,202 miles; the clock is believed to have gone around once, giving an estimated total of 124,202 miles
MOT exempt

The Condition

Handsome blue paintwork
Some slight paint bubbling around the black window insets and small areas of discolouration on the body paintwork
One or two small dents present
Some oxidation on the bumpers and hood fasteners
Grey manually operated synthetic hood fitted
Grey interior trim
Seats in good order with age-commensurate creasing and patina
Some age-commensurate fading to the dashboard walnut veneer
Some wear to the carpets, particularly on the door cards

The Mechanics

6,750cc V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 5 gears
Believed to be mechanically standard
Engine bay appears to be in fine order
The engine is reported to start on the button and run sweetly; drives well

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