Vehicle Description
This is a really beautiful combination Silver Shadow II finished in
Old Ivory with hand-painted fine lines in burgundy to the waist
lines and the hubcap beauty rings. The Connolly interior is
finished in rich burgundy with off-white piping and matching floor
rugs in the same theme. It is a stunning example that was lightly
restored some 2 years ago by Park-Ward Motors - a leader in
Rolls-Royce restoration with over 30 years Rolls-Royce and Bentley
experience. Indeed; "Masters of the Art". It has travelled only
some 3,000 miles since. The body on this Shadow II is exceptionally
straight and the paint is in excellent presentation and condition.
It is consistent, very shiny and deep lustered and has only the
most slight little scratches and chips - as you might expect on a 5
year old car. The fine lines were hand-painted by a craftsman of
the art and these were done on the waist-rails and hubcap beauty
trim rings in accordance with Rolls-Royce factory recommendations.
The burl walnut wood finishes were redone at considerable cost by
Park-Ward's Rolls-Royce wood restoration experts and they present
in excellent original RR condition. The finish has no less than 25
coats of clear lacquer, each hand-rubbed between coats. Thanks to
the grace of Mother Nature, the grain of the burl is very rich and
intense and with its mirror finish is deep and inviting. The finish
can only be best appreciated in real-life by "touch and feel". The
Connolly leather is in excellent condition throughout without any
notable marks or blemishes. It is finished in rich burgundy with a
cream or "off-white" piping. The carpets are the same theme. The
leather was re-Connollised (a detailed hand-finish process which
ensures an original finish and presentation) 2 years ago and still
presents very well - nothing is out of place and the interior
presents brilliantly. Please have a look at the photo link of the
many close-ups of the leather. The dash is good with minimal
leather pulling around the vents. The head-liner and rear parcel
shelf are excellent. All glass, chrome and bright work are
excellent. All lights, instruments, features and functions are in
working order. At the time of restoration, the owner requested the
option of "heated seats", something not otherwise available on the
Silver Shadow series. Park-Ward Motors installed these in a very
discrete factory-style manner keeping the original look.
Mechanically, she is a regularly maintained example with all
services up to date and recently thoroughly checked with anything
requiring attention repaired and/or replaced as needed. The recent
owner was very fussy and even though we know "all Rolls-Royces leak
oil" he spent considerable money changing all seals and gaskets
resulting in what is, most likely, the driest Rolls-Royce in the
country! Everything is functioning as it should including
hydraulics & brakes - bled and pressure tested with various parts
replaced/over-hauled (reservoir, pumps, accumulator, hoses etc).
All electrics; seats, windows, gauges and instruments work well.
The climate control is in good order with the heater nice and hot
and the air conditioning blowing icy cold. Everything is original
so it is to OEM Rolls-Royce standard without modification. The car
has NOT been "tarted-up" but professionally restored with all
aspects attended to correctly and with pride and passion by
craftsmen in all aspects Rolls-Royce. It has been completely
workshop inspected and mechanically over-hauled where required. The
car has only been driven on special occasions and has never seen
snow and salty roads. The car is an extremely beautiful presenting
example that is well in advance of any Silver Shadow II and is in
excellent driver condition. It easily ranks a 9 1/2out of 10. Read
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