Highlights
- A running and driving project, ideal for recommissioning or rolling restoration
- The perfect candidate for weddings or other special occasions with its white paint
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The Appeal
The Silver Shadow has gone down in history as one of Rolls-Royce’s most successful cars. Built in greater numbers than the Crewe factory had ever attempted before, and for the first time using monocoque construction, the Shadow broke new ground for the company in an increasingly competitive market.
This right-hand drove, UK-supplied 1973 example has a great deal of potential. It would make the ideal wedding car thanks to its colour scheme and helpfully for any project starting point, it’s in running and driving order. The vendor informs us that it comes with a history file and the fact it benefits from MOT and road tax exemption further adds to the appeal.
The History and Paperwork
- 79,196 miles indicated
- Previously finished in maroon over silver
- UK-supplied in right-hand drive
- MOT and road tax exempt
- We’re informed that it’s accompanied by a paperwork file
The Condition
- The bodywork remains very straight and the doors continue to fit well
- Complete and presentable brightwork with a little pitting in places
- Period-correct Lucas auxiliary spot lamps fitted
- Complete with the OEM steel wheels and trims
- There’s some evidence of corrosion to the bodywork and underside
- The paint is somewhat deteriorated in places yet remains presentable
- The cream leather upholstery is eminently serviceable
- The carpets show their age in places and would benefit from repair or replacement
- Some delamination has occurred to the woodwork, but it does not appear to be beyond restoration
- The original stereo is complemented by a high-quality Blaupunkt DIN unit
- The instruments, switches and controls all present well
The Mechanics
- 6,750 cc V8 petrol engine
- Three-speed THM 400 Automatic gearbox
- All presents well under the bonnet and looks to be very original
- The vendor informs us that the engine starts and runs correctly
- The car drives, which is a great start to any project
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