Highlights
- Resprayed in 2022 in original Willow Gold metallic
- Interior retrimmed and refitted to high standard
- Service plus gearbox and differential oil changes in 2024
- Fuel pipes, fuel filter and carburettor overhaul in 2024
- New stainless steel exhaust fitted costing over £2,000
- Voluntary MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The most obvious way to differentiate a Silver Shadow II is by the bumpers, but more significant changes went on unseen. These later cars are well regarded because they ride better thanks to improved suspension, and the handling is sharper and more engaging due to the rack and pinion set-up.
This attractive Willow Gold metallic 1979 ‘II’ comes to market fresh from a huge investment by the current keeper. That work has covered a full respray in the original colour, extensive interior retrim using parts from Flying Spares and a thorough mechanical check over and service. The latter work included engine, gearbox and differential oil changes, fuel filter and lines and a carburettor overhaul.
The result is a really nice example of these commanding saloons. Alongside all that recent work the car comes to market with the added reassurance of a lengthy voluntary MOT to February 2026 containing no advisories.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 3rd October 1979
- Eight previous keepers
- Current keeper since February 2013
- Previously painted white
- Returned to original Willow Gold in 2022 and re-registered with DVLA
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Voluntary MOT valid to 17th February 2026 with no advisories
- Service history and repair records available
- Previously used as a wedding car
- Extensive history file with many recent invoices summarised below
- MOT history supports low displayed mileage and minimal recent use
- Showing 23,089 miles on a six digit odometer
- New speedo fitted at 60.000 miles so true mileage is 83,000 miles
- Many invoices from Flying Spares for parts
- Retrimmed in 2024
- New exhaust fitted in 2024
- 2 keys
Summary of recent work:
- 07/01/25: retrim parts
- 03/02/25: retrim fitting
- 01/08/24: stainless steel exhaust system
- 25/04/24: service with details below
April 2024 service details:
- Gearbox service
- Engine service
- Differential oil change
- Fuel pipes replaced
- Fuel filter
- Carburettor overhaul
The Condition
- Repainted in original Willow Gold metallic in 2022
- Paintwork presents very well with few indications of use
- Bodywork also well kept with usual Shadow check areas presenting well
- The vendor states the car is in very good condition
- Body colour chrome hub caps with red pinstriping
- Fitted with Goodyear tyres
- Exterior chromework in good condition as show
- Front and rear bumpers presentable with small scuff to nearside rear corner
- Retrimmed beige leather interior with black piping in very good condition
- Extensive hand-crafted features such as wood veneers all present well
- We are told that all instruments work
- Retains its factory radio
- Underside appears to be in good order with no structural advisories on MOT
The Mechanics
- 6.75-litre V8 engine
- 3spd automatic transmission
- New stainless steel exhaust fitted costing £2,000 in 2024
- Extensive service work in 2024 detailed above
- This covered carburettors, differential, gearbox and fuel lines
- Large history file of maintenance despite very sparing use
- Described as driving and handling well by the seller
- Current voluntary MOT with no advisories
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