Vehicle Description
This is a gorgeous presenting right-hand drive Silver Shadow sedan
finished in Shell Grey (silver) with Navy blue Connolly leather
hides. It has hand-painted dark blue fine lines to the waist-rails
and hubcap beauty trim rings. The silver with navy blue makes for a
very elegant combination and is classic for a Rolls-Royce.
Certainly it is a hallmark of the era. This car was owned by a
local enthusiast who maintained the car very well and rarely drove
her in inclement weather. Regularly storing her in a climate
controlled environment. 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 luster and consistent
all over. It was repainted in its original colours some 8 years ago
and so is virtually chip and blemish free. 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 also excellent. The interior leather is entirely original
Connolly from factory. It is entirely without any tears or
unsightly wear marks and the seats remain soft and supple. Door
panels, dash, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments are all
in very fine condition. Being a "home market" car (UK spec), the
headliner is finished in Ambler so it presents in perfect condition
like when it was new (US spec cars have broad-cloth wool which
shows its age quickly. Ambla is a very high quality vinyl which
lasts "forever"). To remind us of its London delivery, the "Jack
Barclay Ltd" dealer emblem is proudly displayed at the entry step
of both front doors. (On the centre console is a compass that can
be easily removed if preferred). A 70's Radiomobile period correct
cassette player has been added in place of the original 8-track.
The light African burl walnut wood throughout is all original and
although showing some minor marks in the front door cappings, is
really in lovely condition. This is very rare to see on a Silver
Shadow and is testament to the cars cosseted life-style. 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 with a hint of olive. It is
truly stunning and quite superb. The trunk carpet is excellent with
the correct jack and tools in place. The whitewall tyres are brand
new 215/75/15s, with the hubcaps straight and the stainless steel
shiny. It has the later style vented caps (74 onwards) which set
off the car nicely but should you prefer the original non-vented
caps, we have these available as an alternative. Mechanically the
car is in fantastic shape. It has been recently thoroughly
work-shopped by Park-Ward with all the hydraulics/braking system
serviced and working well. The car has been well maintained over
the years with the more typical items - such as rotors, pads and
brake lines, by example - having been done. 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. Being a UK car, these have a none of the anti-pollution
equipment as fitted to North American cars and, a little known
fact, the higher compression engines. So there is actually a
notable difference in power and performance. A/C blows ice cold and
the heater works well. Electricals have all been serviced 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. Special bonuses for being a UK spec car
include;"Corniche style" front headrests, Ambler head-lining (as
mentioned), optional ash-try on driver-side top-roll, left &
ride-side parking lights. Sporting period and regional correct
Rolls-Royce number plates; "1800 TU" (which come with the car), it
has factory correct and original option front fog lamps fitted and
a front bum