Vehicle Description
Here is a really fine and very original example of a Silver Wraith
II. It is the rare fuel injection model built specifically and only
for the Californian market. These were only built in 1980 - the
last year of the Silver Shadow model run. This one is production
run 41,624C - the "C" suffix is for California fuel injection
model. With the last Silver Shadow/Wraith II being 41,648C, this
car is the 24th last Silver Shadow model made! This Silver Wraith
II is finished in original Nutmeg metallic with a unique order of
dual colour fine-lines of cream and gold to the waist-rail. The
interior is very elegant light tan Connolly hides with chocolate
coloured piping with carpets in the reverse them of chocolate and
cream piping. This is a very clean and unmolested example that has
clearly been lovingly maintained all its life. It is totally
original with no modifications right down to its original Blaupunkt
push button radio and Pioneer cassette player. A pampered
Rolls-Royce, having lived all its life in southern states and when
not in use, always kept in a garaged environment. It has always
been well maintained and serviced and comes with its original
manual. The Silver Wraith II presented here has been recently fully
work-shop inspected with all work needed carried out. Important
costly items such as the hydraulics and brakes have been fully
checked. It is ready to drive and enjoy. The odometer shows a low
32,000 and although not verifiable it is very apparent by the
overall condition of the car that they are original. The car drives
straight and true with the fuel injection version offering added
engine and driving smoothness. The interior looks close to perfect.
The leather is in absolutely outstanding original condition with no
cracks, tears nor wear and remains supple and soft - true to its
Connolly characteristics - and can be truly described as excellent
if not perfect. The leather has never even been redyed. The burr
walnut wood finishes throughout are completely original and this is
rare to see on any Silver Shadow as they usually are losing their
lacquer coating and present cracked and chipped. The wood in this
car, although showing some very minor signs of this, is in
impeccable condition. Head lining is original and in super clean
condition. The Westminster carpets are in perfect condition. The
boot (trunk) carpet also finished in the brown with tan piping
theme is also in good condition.The body on this Wraith II is
straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The car had some
areas repainted over the years but a lot is also original. It has
only the odd and subtle marks from mild use with some minor
blemishes here and there as you would expect but it is overall
consistent, still remains shiny & crisp and presents nicely -
certainly, well above average. The Everflex vinyl top is also
original and in good condition. The whitewall tyres are in good
condition with plenty of tread. The hubcaps, unique to the Wraith
II, are excellent with no dents or imperfections. All remaining
bright-work is in good condition as is glass, electrics and
instruments. All electrics have been checked right down to the
smallest and insignificant dash and courtesy light. The typical
"slow window" syndrome typical of the model have been repaired and
so all operate well. Under the bonnet, the presentation is amazing.
It has not been precision detailed but simply kept clean and tidy
throughout its life. You must take the time to look at the photos
of the engine bay as its presentation is like that of a near new
example. Simply stunning! The car is of very high standard and is
an easy 91/2 out of 10 rating.
