Vehicle Description
This is a very fine Silver Shadow II finished in 2-tone Shell grey
(silver) over Peacock with dark blue fine-lines on the waistline
and the opposite them on the hubcap trim rings. The interior is
finished in Navy blue Connolly hides. This combination is rarely
seen on Shadow IIs in the US. This is a very clean and original
example that has been well cared for by its 2 previous mature
owners of some 30 odd years. It is totally original with no
modifications. It even has it original Blaupunkt blue-dot push
button radio and factory Pioneer tape deck in its original
position. A nice genuine touch. Mechanically this Silver Shadow II
is strong. For the last few years it has been in the care of a
Rolls-Royce enthusiast and, as you would expect, is a well
maintained example. Under the care of the Park-Ward Motor museum,
all our Rolls-Royces are fully work-shop tested including the all
important hydraulics and braking system. These are overhauled where
required; pumps, accumulators, reservoirs cleaned, lines & hoses
replaced, calipers & pads inspected and system final pressure
tested and bled. The level heights are correct. Transmission,
engine ancillaries and exhaust are all inspected and the car
road-tested for correct operation. The car drives very "tight"
without any of the typical "rattles & thumps" typical of this
model. The car is now all up to date on its services and EVERYTHING
operating as it should. The body is straight and paint shiny and
consistent. Like most Silver Shadows, it was repainted at some
stage (probably 10 years ago) in its original colour combination
and looks good. The car does have some of the signature hair-lines
at the base of the "A" & "C" pillars (Rolls-Royce used the
"lead-wiping" technique for joining body panels. With the different
expansion and contraction rates of lead vs steel, this caused the
paint to fracture and so paint stress marks at these points
occurred on every single Silver Shadow). Overall, the car is minor
on other blemishes and marks so presents well - certainly above
average for a Rolls-Royce of this age. As a daily driver, the paint
presents as a 8 or 9 out-of-10. In some photos you will see some
door edge guards. They were removed for subsequent shots. You will
also see the hubcap beauty rings were repainted in close up shots.
These were all redone by an artisan using the traditional squirrel
brush hand-applied method. The interior presents beautifully; very
clean and fresh with the leather in an excellent state. It is the
original factory leather and has only been mildly re-Connollised (a
hand-rubbing process to restore colour) and is in fine condition
without any noticeable wear and tear. The Connolly hide in this
example is the Navy blue matches in nicely with the 2-tone exterior
paint combination. The entire wood inside was recently redone by us
and is simply stunning and to factory standards; dash, centre dash
area, door cappings and vanity mirrors. This work alone is some
$4,000. The burr walnut is rich and dark and presents with a
glass-like finish with zero blemishes, of course. The dash roll is
in good condition as is the head-liner and rear parcel shelf. All
features, gauges, instruments and electrics work well. All interior
lights and dash lights are all fully working. Heater and
air-conditioning are fully functional. These are all thoroughly
gone thru by Park-Ward. For example, we service all the windows to
ensure smooth and swift up and down movement (windows often get
very slow on Silver Shadows). The mileage, although not verifiable
by documentation, is evident when you look closely at the various
finishes. For example, the chrome and bright-work around the car is
excellent. The brake pedal has minimal wear. This is a hard car to
fault and drives very strong. As you would expect from a car of
this mileage that has been well maintained, it comes with its
original manual, tools and jack. www.park-ward.com