Vehicle Description
This is a very beautiful presenting 2 owner Silver Shadow claiming
an original low 31,000 miles. She is stunningly finished in
"Cardinal Red" with tan Connolly hide interior with matching floor
rugs. The car is finished with hand-painted tan fine-lines in gold
on the body waist-line. The color is a stunning combination with
the Cardinal Red presenting as a mid Bordeaux under typical light
but then transforms into a deep burgundy hue in lower light and at
night time, giving the car a very formal look. The light tan
leather sets the interior off perfectly. The body on the car is
straight and the paint is very nice. It has been a Western USA car
its entire life. It was professionally repainted in the last 10
years so it presents very well. Other than the odd little blemish
here and there the paint is wonderful. Completely consistent, high
in luster and without signs of over-spray on externally fitted
parts. For those wondering why such a low mileage car would have
been repainted, it is important to understand the paint technology
used back in the 70's by Rolls-Royce was such that the paint would
chemically break-down over time no matter how well the car was
maintained. It is very rare to find an original paint Silver Shadow
that is still shiny and blemish free. The interior of the car is in
stunning condition with virtually perfect original Connolly hide
leather. The leather has never been re-dyed or repaired - all
original. Excellent testament to its relatively low mileage (any
lines you may see in the photos are the "natural" creases in the
leather - for some reason, they are accentuated in the photos
whereas in real life the seats present with welcoming patina that
is just gorgeous). Please have a look at the close-up photos where
you can see the original factory "grains" unique to Connolly
leather. The leather is also soft and supple. When we received the
car, the interior wood was good but starting to show very small
signs of lacquer delamination which would have only continued
further so, given how excellent the car looks, we elected to
refinish. The process undertaken by us is in accordance with the
same factory methods involving up to 20 coats of clear lacquer,
systematically wet-sanded between coats to achieve a flat and glass
like finish. Have a look at the close up photos and you will see
just how stunning the wood is. The actual wood in this example is
African Burl Walnut on Mahogany and the rich ochre tones are simply
delicious. The deep grain and glossy finish of the rich knots
combined with the warm tan interior against the rich regal burgundy
exterior make her even more inviting. Overall it is like new and
smells like it too. The carpets in the car were changed at some
time (not sure why but look great) and also comes with a brand new
set of Rolls-Royce lambswool mouton rugs. All interior feature and
functions are fully operational including all electrics - seats,
windows, gauges, clock etc. The A/C blows icy cold and heater
working well. Everything is also clean and crisp. It has its
original push-button radio and factory installed 8-track cassette -
not many left these days. The chrome & bright work is in good shape
without any pitting & the rubber around the car is good.
Mechanically, the car is in superior condition & the presentation
under the bonnet & under carriage clearly shows that. It has not
been "done-up" for sale but maintained in original condition. All
hydraulics & brakes have been inspected and tested, working well.
Exhaust is good. The car has been fully work-shop inspected. The
car is fitted with a set of Michelin XH whitewall tires. As much as
these present well with plenty of tread & are great for "showing"
the car because of their period correctness, I would recommend
replacement if highway and/or long range touring is contemplated.
For local pottering around, they are fine. The car comes with the
correct jack, tools & operating manual. This is a 10 out of 10
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