Highlights
- Very low displayed mileage of 21,500 miles believed genuine
- Japanese-market car that spent most of its life on salt-free roads
- Attractive yellow paintwork with cream leather and black Everflex roof
- Highly presented car in great order
- Desirable LWB RHD model with electric division
- Available for UK or European registration as buyer requires
The Appeal
The Silver Shadow was designed for owner-drivers. For those seeking a less involving, more relaxing and certainly more backseat-focused experience, the firm introduced the LWB Silver Wraith alongside the ‘Shadow II’ updates. It was an expensive but popular option, with 2,135 Silver Wraiths leaving the works over five years.
This lovely 1977 RHD example must surely be amongst the best preserved and lowest mileage. The six digit odometer indicates it has covered a mere 21,542 miles from new, and the preserved condition inside and out supports the vendor’s view that it’s correct.
The car was original sold new to Japan where it spent much of its life on the salt-free roads and enjoying the nation’s renowned commitment to high maintenance standard. Latterly it arrived in Europe and has spent time in Germany and Switzerland before being imported to the UK recently.
The car is available for UK registration or could be registered in Europe, depending on the buyer’s preferences. These big Rolls-Royces make great touring cars and also have obvious commercial potential, particularly in this colour.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1977
- Car is available for UK or European registration
- Reportedly first registered in Japan
- Has then spent time in Germany and Switzerland
The Condition
- Silver Wraith II with LWB and smaller rear window of these models
- Based on the Shadow II with impact bumpers and other steering and suspension modifications
- Primrose yellow paintwork in good order for age with some light aging to be anticipated
- Bodywork is straight and well kept in the usual Shadow check areas
- Arches, sills and panel edges all in good shape as shown
- Black Everflex roof presents well with no obvious deterioration visible
- Exterior chromework is bright and well kept and appears complete and undamaged
- Underside in good order as can be checked in the ramp photos
- Sits on factory steel wheels with correct hub caps and well kept tyres
- Cream leather interior is very well preserved for age and supports low displayed mileage
- It appears to be original so some light patination is visible up close but not unsightly
- Cream leather presents well with light aging and creases to note
- Beige carpets well kept through cabin and black trim in boot, all in great condition
- Dashboard, door cards and switchgear all in good order as shown
- Walnut veneers are highly preserved with no obvious aging to note even close up
- Retains its period radio to front with Sony CD player as shown
- Rear factory sound system set up with original period radio as shown
- Headlining in good order and appears original with no obvious marks
- We have no reports of faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials
- No dashboard warning lights notified
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc V8 hand-built engine
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Twin SU carburettors
- No reported running or driving faults
- Displayed 21,542 miles on a six digit odometer
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