Highlights
- Highly original example showing 94,000 miles
- Accompanied by the original manual, folder, and two service books with extensive stamps and paperwork
- All electrics reported to be in working order, including aerial, electric windows, and electric seats
- Recently completed an approximately 100-mile round trip to a car meet without issue
The Appeal
Produced for just three model years between 1977 and 1980, the Silver Shadow II was a work of evolution. Benefiting from rack-and-pinion steering, a revised front air dam, and split-level air conditioning over its predecessor, the Shadow II offered a more refined driving experience while retaining the hand-built craftsmanship and imposing presence for which Crewe's finest are renowned. Today, they remain a household name - the British byword for luxury that's alive and well.
This 1978 example is an original, unmodified car that's got plenty going for it. Indicating a respectable 94,000 miles on the clock, it's accompanied by a service record from new up until 2021 - including the original manual, a folder of documentation, and two service books with extensive stamps and records. The vendor informs us that the car has been well serviced and maintained throughout its life, while preserving the originality that makes up so much of the car's character.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1978 in the United Kingdom
- The DVLA records 8 former keepers
- In current ownership since October 2025
- MOT exempt as a historic vehicle
- Serviced and fitted with a new battery prior to the current owner's purchase
- V5C present
- Accompanied by a selection of invoices and a service record book
- Most recent invoices are dated 2021
The Condition
- A very original car in a distinctive ochre livery
- Generally very well-presented with age-commensurate wear
- A few bubbles showing on the arches; quoted £150 in labour to repair but left untouched to preserve originality
- Brightwork still contrasts well
- Colour-matched wheels all present and correct
- Some patina to the underside
- The vendor describes the interior as well kept, with all carpets present, clean, and tidy
- Seats carry age-commensurate wear
- The vendor further adds that the rear seats still look new
- Some gentle wear to the door cards and handles
- Dashboard carries age-commensurate wear, with some splits and worn laquer
- All electrics reported by the vendor to be functioning, including the aerial, electric windows, and electric seats
The Mechanics
- 6.75-litre V8 engine
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- Engine bay in good age-commensurate order
- Very mechanically standard
- The vendor reports the car starts, runs, and drives with no dashboard warning lights
- Low mileage in recent years, but the vendor reports it has recently completed an approximately 100-mile round trip to a car meet without issue
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