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. ~~