Highlights

Low mileage of 52,000 miles
Smart blue colour scheme in good order
Garaged and well cared for
In good running order and starts easily
Voluntary MOT to December 2025
Purchased for over £25,000 by the vendor

The Appeal

If your idea of a great Sunday is wafting through the countryside, perhaps en route to a favourite watering hole, the sun dappling off the chromework and you and your passengers firmly nestled in Connolly’s finest hides, then there is no question that you want a Silver Shadow.

No car quite does relaxed, regal and rewarding quite like Rolls-Royce’s original ‘owner driver’ car. The later ‘II’ cars, from the mid'-70s, sharpened the steering and improved the ride and, as a result, are perfect for the aforementioned sojourn.

This ‘81 would be an ideal candidate. Finished in a fetching combination of dark blues, it is a very low mileage car with just 52,000 miles on the clock and in fine, usable condition. Its five keepers have clearly looked after it and the age is largely limited to some light patination.

The car is said to have always been garaged and regularly serviced. It runs and drives well and has the added bonus of a voluntary MOT to December 2025 to help buyers assess condition.

History and Paperwork

First registered 28th April 1981
Five registered keepers
Current keeper since February 2022
We are told that the car has been garaged and well cared for
Service book and handbooks as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Voluntary MOT to 15th December 2025 with advisories to note

The Condition

This is a solid, usable Shadow in good condition for its age
Mid blue metallic paintwork presents well with some points to note in photos
The paintwork imperfections include stone and panel edge chips as shown
Bodywork is very presentable for a car of this age with some areas to note
These include bubbling to rear arches as shown in photos
Chromework is bright, complete and appears to generally be in good order
Front and rear bumpers are presentable with light marks such as to rear as shown
Lights to front and rear appear free from damage or misting
Points to note regarding reversing lights on the current MOT
Underside presents well with some light ageing to note in photos
No structural advisories on current MOT
Advisory for tyre on current MOT
Dark blue interior with everything working according to the seller
Leather seats show light wear to driver’s side and some loss of colour
Blue carpets through cabin and boot in good order with factory over mats
Walnut veneers to dashboard and doors in good order with very light ageing to note
Fitted with a period Pioneer radio cassette and a modern unit from same supplier

The Mechanics

6,750cc V8 engine
3spd automatic gearbox
Described as well-maintained by current keeper
Vendor states that car starts on the button every time
He also says it is “Delightful drive, very quiet and responsive”
No reported running or driving issues
Advisories to note on the current MOT

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