Vehicle Description
This is a gorgeous presenting Silver Shadow sedan finished in
Silver Mink with rich burgundy Connolly hide interior. It has
hand-painted burgundy fine lines to the waist-rails and hubcap
beauty trim rings complemented accordingly. The combination is
unusual but quite adorable, and quintessentially English. This car
was a Southern state car most of its life but little is known of
its history. It did sit for several years. When we received the car
it was in good shape and certainly an above average example only
needing minor cosmetic refurbishment. Mechanically, we went right
thru her bringing all services major and minor up to date. The
exterior of the car is straight and rust free with the underside
clean and tidy. The paint is in excellent condition with the finish
high in lustre and consistent all over. It was repainted
(originally Shell grey) about some 15 years ago. The quality of the
paint job is good and today only shows minor blemishes. Overall,
the exterior presents beautifully with all chrome and glass in good
condition. Inside door edges and jams are clean and tidy. The
interior of the car is excellent if not stunning. The interior
leather is entirely original Connolly from factory and remains soft
and supple. The leather finish displays the "toned hand-tanning"
look that Rolls-Royce was doing for a limited time in the very
early 70s. The leather is not just a burgundy colour; if you look
closely, you will see a toned or "burnished" effect which gives the
leather an antique look. It is a very traditional look and indeed
very elegant. The interior is without any tears or unsightly wear
marks. Door panels, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments
are all in very fine condition. The car even sports its original
Philips push-button radio. The light African burl walnut was also
done by Park-Ward and displays in the traditional high gloss
Rolls-Royce glass-like finish. There is some $4,500 invested in the
refinished wood alone. This includes all 4 doors, dash, console,
window surround and rear vanity mirrors. And, with the beauty of
only the best of burl walnut, the grain in this Silver Shadow
displays a very intense grain and colour. From rich yellow ochres
to rich reds and browns. It is truly stunning. Mechanically the car
is offered in very fine shape. All Park-Ward cars go thru an
intensive reconditioning process at our in-house service
facilities. This includes addressing all the hydraulics/braking
system. All maintenance and services are brought up to date to
include important expensive items - such as brake pumps,
accumulators, calipers, pads and brake lines. The engine truly
purrs and gear-change is smooth and quiet. The car is very spritely
in power which is a good sign of a well cared for and good
condition motor. The odometer reads 43,666 miles and although not
verifiable, the car looks every bit a low mileage example. Tyres
are Michelin XW4 whitewalls with plenty of tread and present well.
The tyres are not new and are perfectly fine for pottering around
but if you intend to do some long range touring, you may wish to
talk to us about fitting new tyres. The hubcaps are straight and
the stainless steel shiny. A/C blows ice cold and the heater works
well. Electricals are all serviced by Park-Ward so windows, seats
and features & functions work as they should. All interior and
exterior lighting has been checked with all bulbs and lamps
operating correctly. This Silver Shadow very comfortably ranks as a
10-out-of-10 driver quality example. ~~ A pedigree Silver Shadow,
in all, this is a wonderful example that is ready to be driven and
enjoyed. It is not of "show standard" but indeed an excellent
condition "driver". Having said this, you could easily drive her as
is to your next club meet and remain proud. It ranks very
comfortably as a 10 out of 10 driver. ~~ International buyers
welcome! Rodd Sala the Park-Ward Motors Museum www.park-ward.com
312-320-6996
