Vehicle Description
This is a very original presenting Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow,
finished in desirable Velvet green with biscuit tan Connolly hide
leather interior. The Velvet green is a beautiful choice for these
early Shadows as the colour presents almost black in subdue light
and then the green "emerges" under sun-light. These early Silver
Shadows with chrome bumpers, opening 1/4 light glass on the front
doors and an interior lavished in wood, leather and chrome controls
everywhere to the touch are truly a delight. This was all designed
before strict safety standards came inso the interior of the car,
in particular, was "as the designers intended". These early cars
sit low to the ground, deeper at the rear, giving the car great
poise and elegance. Describing the car; this is an entirely
unmolested and original example. Never restored and simply cosseted
its whole life. Mostly original factory paint, original interior
with good leather, the wood presenting in excellent and outstanding
original condition. These Chippendale dash-boardlay-outs (only used
from 66 thru early 68) are to-die-for given the plethora of wood
and chrome knobs. The carpets and headliner are in very good
condition. We think a set of factory mouton lambs-wool rugs in this
car would truly finish her off (please enquire if you agree). As
importantly, it has been well maintained. Although rarely driven,
the car was kept in the collection under the eye of a Rolls-Royce
enthusiast who regularly maintained the car. When it arrived to us,
it fired up immediately and purred on our maiden test drive. An
original west coast car and later Illinois but never driven in
inclement weather (and it shows), always garage kept and stored.
The car today, is in exemplary condition. Very straight, very
clean, very true in all characteristics Rolls-Royce. A lot of
original paint - on an early Silver Shadow is almost an impossible
find. The paint presents well but does show some blemishes and
marks with some buff/polish "burn-thru" on the bonnet area. None
objectionable and we think its "originality" out-weighs the
blemishes but if you would like them attended to because you are a
perfectionist you might want to have this redone. (the Park-Ward
Motors Museum has its own paint shop so please enquire if you would
want this attended to by us). The interior remains virtually
perfect and is an outstanding feature on this 4 door saloon. All
the wood, window surrounds, carpet and roof-lining, are in
immaculate condition. And, being an early Shadow, has the
delightful rear passenger picnic tables. The Connolly hide leather
is stunning, showing its Connolly hide signature finish. Connolly
leather has a 2-tone effect with a darker dressing in the depths of
the grain. This Shadow shows it off well with just the right amount
of patina to look like, and feel like, a high-endChesterfield
couch. So inviting you want to just sit in it for no reason.
Mechanically the car demonstrates all the hallmarks of a well
maintained example. Technically superb with all brakes/hydraulics
working well. (Hydraulics and brakes were gone thru by us last
summer with new pumps, accumulators, calipers, hoses and pads).
Suspension heights are correct which is important on these early
cars. The car drives incredibly smooth, without any bumps, rattles
or knocks. It truly glides and "floats" like the Shadow of this era
was designed and built to do. Testament of its well maintained
history is the cleanliness under the hood. Not detailed but
appropriately maintained. The trunk presents just as well without
so much as mark in the carpet. Showing just 29,500 miles from only
3 owners from new, we can not attest this mileage being true but
she sure looks like it. In the last 20 years she was rarely used,
sitting in a private collection of cars as an example of the
Rolls-Royce marque. All external bright-work is well above standard
and lights and lenses; excellent. www.park-ward.com