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For Sale: 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in Carey, Illinois

Vehicle Description

This is without doubt the rarest find of the decade. An original 2,900 mile Silver Shadow. This is a spectacular vehicle, in the true sense of the word, that belongs in our museum as equally as it does in a private collection. Finished in white with black fine-lines to the waist-rails and beauty rings and rich black Connolly hide interior. As you would expect with the crazy low miles, the car is spectacular. The interior is the absolute highlight in that it literally looks brand new in every respect. This is one of those very few occasions where you can literally use the word "immaculate". Just looking at the wood alone brings you back to 1973. And the pi�ce de r�sistance is the smell of the interior is truly as the car was new. I will never forget the smell of the inside of a Silver Shadow when they were new on the showroom floor. Delivered new to Hong Kong on December 12, 1973 as a holiday gift and for use on special occasions only, she has had a totally cherished life. Originally registered with British Colonial plate "2222" she remained in Hong Kong until 1987 when the original owner shipped her to his new holiday home in Rancho Sante Fe, California. He infrequently visited and so the car was rarely driven but regularly maintained. The car was sold in 1999 with 2,000 miles on the odometer and owned by serious collectors since who put on the additional 900 miles over that time. Only ever driven on super special occasions. A very comprehensive 1" thick file documents its build sheets, first purchase % its history through to today, including service & maintenance. The car was repainted prior to its departure from Hong Kong, in its original colour of course. We are not sure why this was the case but can only assume so because of Rolls-Royce's use of single stage paint which rarely survived like other luxury car manufacturer's use of 2-stage paint (clear over colour). For whatever the reason, the paint is now perfect in every respect. Totally glass like & very deep in shine & lustre. It was repainted in 2-stage so it will now truly last our lifetime. The pin-striping down the side is slightly thicker than the factory did it but this is only mentioned for the sake of purists ~ we're talking fractions here but if you are keen on absolute perfection, we have an in-house artisan that does the squirrel brush fine-lining per factory specs that can redo it for you. In every other respect, the paint is perfect. Needless to say, the car is entirely straight, never accident damaged & 100% rust free. Since Park-Ward received the car, we work-shopped her to update all services on the hydraulics and brakes. We have been right through her to bring every maintenance up to date. Our "pre-delivery Commissioning" process (which we do to all our cars & we are famous for) ensures that every mechanical & operational item is in excellent shape. This includes engine through drive train, to air conditioning through to the most insignificant light-bulb in the dash. The car currently sports an original set of Michelin X thin whitewall tyres from the era. We kept these on the car for authenticity but obviously, should be changed for any high speed driving as they are some 30 years old. We have researched & found a manufacturer that can supply original looking Michelin X type tyres. Alternatively, factory nominated black-wall Avons can be sourced. This is one of the shortest descriptions you will read from us as nothing more can be said about the car but to review the many photographs provided. She is without doubt the lowest mileage Silver Shadow you will find in absolutely amazing and "like new" condition. We believe no other early 70's Silver Shadow can match this one. Because of her rarity, she is priced accordingly. ~~ This stately Rolls-Royce is the "Holy Grail" of Silver Shadows. We think she is the best original example you will find anywhere and would be the absolute high-light of any Rolls-Royce event. ~~

Vehicle Details

  • 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
  • Listing ID: CC-1030701
  • Price: $70,000
  • Location:Carey, Illinois
  • Year:1973
  • Make:Rolls-Royce
  • Model:Silver Shadow
  • Exterior Color:White
  • Interior Color:Black Connoly leather
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:2900
  • Stock Number:SRH-017439
  • VIN:SRH-017439
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