Highlights

First owned by Sir Freddie Laker of Laker Airlines, with original paperwork on file
Featured as the main article in Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver Magazine, July-August 2023 (https://porschecarshistory.com/wp-content/old/lib/magazines/RR/Rolls-Royce%20a%20Bentley%20Driver%20%E2%80%94%20Issue%2037%202023.pdf)
Recently resprayed and with restored interior leather
Extensive history file with many maintenance invoices
Periodically maintained by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists
MOT-exempt; voluntary MOT valid until April 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow redefined the marque for a new era, pairing traditional craftsmanship with modern monocoque construction and self-levelling suspension. It remains one of the most recognisable and rewarding ways to experience classic Rolls-Royce motoring.

This 1975 example carries a particularly distinguished provenance. Its first registered keeper was Sir Freddie Laker, the pioneering aviation entrepreneur behind Laker Airways. Originally purchased from H.R. Owen’s Berkeley Square Rolls-Royce and bearing the serial number FAL 1, the car was used by Sir Freddie for a considerable period, and many photographs of him with the car and his aircraft can be found online. The original paperwork from this era remains in the file.

Beyond its celebrity history, this Silver Shadow has benefited from meaningful recent attention. A full respray was completed within the past year, and the interior leather has been restored. Electronic ignition has been fitted, and the chrome has been polished. It has been periodically maintained by Bowling Ryan Engineering, Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists in the North West, with many invoices documenting the work. The vendor notes that the wooden dashboard requires re-veneering, but the door cappings and all dials are reported to be in good order. Holding a voluntary advisory-free MOT until April 2027, this is a Silver Shadow with genuine provenance and recent cosmetic investment, suited to shows or regular enjoyment.

Key Information

Mileage: 60,939 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt; voluntary MOT valid until April 2027, no advisories
Technical specs: 6,750cc V8 petrol, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: History file including original purchase paperwork from Sir Freddie Laker's ownership, service manual, maintenance invoices from specialist engineers, and a magazine feature

The Detail

White paintwork with 16-inch wheels
Fitted with speed control, four-channel radio, and updated stereo
Full respray completed within the past year, presenting well with no major marks or scrapes reported
Chrome work polished
The vendor states the restored interior leather is now in very good condition
Electronic ignition fitted within the past year
Electric seats in working order
All dials reported to be working
Wooden door cappings in good condition
Wooden dashboard requires re-veneering
Small imperfections visible on the roof
Minor corrosion on the underside
Starts, runs and drives well; brakes and reverses properly, we are told
Periodically maintained by Bowling Ryan Engineering, Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists in the North West

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