• Rare long wheelbase non-partition model
• Mechanically sound
• Fantastic condition

The Silver Shadow I LWB was a rare model with only 2776 produced. The Silver Shadow II featured a lot of changes over previous models, featuring the 189hp 6.75L V8 coupled to a General Motors-sourced Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatic gearbox and hydraulic self levelling high-pressure hydropneumatic suspension system licensed from Citroën, with dual-circuit braking. 

The front hydraulic suspension was deleted in 1969 as Rolls Royce determined that the rear did almost all of the work. As such this new setup achieved fantastic ride quality. This specification was priced at £22,979 when new. 

Originally purchased in derby, the car was exported to Spain, then owned by an unknown member of the government before being sold to a luxury car dealer. The current keeper purchased the car from this dealer in 2003 and continued to use the car in Spain until 2008 when they returned to the UK and imported the car back to the UK. upon its return it was given a very good fresh paint respray and the car has barely been used since.

The car is extremely low milage, and only had 11000 miles on the clock when the current owner purchased it in Spain, this mileage cannot be confirmed however this milage is not unlikely considering it’s history. The current owner put another 2,000 miles on the clock and spared no expense in its careful maintenance.

V5 Present, and an incredible amount of history, a complete set of 5 workshop manuals purchased from Rolls Royce, the original owners handbook which is lovely, lots of original bulletins from the enthusiasts club, and much much more.

Please see the images for more! Also please note the V5 shows no previous keepers as it was imported back to the UK by its current owner and re-registered on entry.

This is a very special car in that it is the rare long wheelbase model, but without the centre partition, as such it is not a limousine specification. This gives the rear seat passengers incredible leg room and really makes this car a pleasure to ride in, whilst still being able to socialise with the front seat occupants unobstructed by the partition.

The interior is a wonderful place to be with the warm and inviting tan leather upholstery (code VM846) with the classic burled walnut trim nicely contrasted against the black dashboard, steering wheel and instrumentation. It is in overall very nice condition, however does show the signs of wear you would expect from a car of this age, certainly a professional valet and leather treatment would perfect this wonderful interior.

Everything works, not a penny has been spared in keeping this car in perfect working order and all is as it should be.

Treated to a very good respray in Original Walnut Brown (code 9510261) in 2008, this car is very striking, certainly not a colour that would be popular on a modern vehicle but it fits the marque perfectly and really suits the car, contrasting perfectly against the chrome trims and black vinyl roof.

There is a couple of defects that show on close inspection, notably under the drivers window trim a few rust bubbles are starting to appear under the paint, so those could do with seeing to, and on the boot lid there appears to have been a scratch to the preparation surface prior to respray that can be seen on inspection. Overall however, a stunning car.

Also worth noting is that the car comes with a model specific car cover to help keep this car in perfect condition when not in use.

The car is mechanically very sound and everything works well including the hydraulic rear suspension. It comes with lots of spare parts, including the parts required to fix a small issue it currently has with a sticky brake fluid reservoir floats that are incorrectly illuminating the brake fluid level low light on the dash.

A simple fix, but not one the current owner found time to do. Another point to note there is a very small radiator leak that could do with some attention. Overall a very sound car, with only a couple of very minor issues that can easily be fixed.

A wonderful and very well-kept classic, this rare model is one of only 2776 ever made to this specification, and one of extremely few remaining.

Certainly a very collectable car with lots of history and in great condition.




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