Vehicle Description
What can you say about this Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base ("LWB")
finished in stunning Peacock Blue with a cream Everflex top, cream
leather interior and rich Royal blue carpets with cream binding.
The car is finished off with coordinating cream fine-lines to the
waist-rail and hubcap beauty rings - all done entirely by hand in
the artisan tradition. The presentation and colour combination of
this fine example is simply breath-takingly beautiful. West coast
car from new, she was only recently restored by Park-Ward. When we
received the car she presented straight and accident free, without
rust or underside scale - all very tidy. The paint was faded in
areas, however, so a complete re-paint in the original factory
colour was undertaken and is now truly flawless without a single
mark or blemish. A high-end job at a retail value of some $25,000
to include all new window gaskets, moulding clips and body
hardware. It is entirely consistent in colour, finish and lustre -
the combination simply OUTSTANDING. The exterior of the car
presents absolutely beautifully with all finishes, rubbers,
gaskets, glass, bright-work, lenses, hub-caps and the chrome in
excellent condition. As part of the reconditioning process we
removed all the bright-work and machine buffed every individual
piece. The fine lines on the car were applied in the same manner as
Rolls-Royce did so to all its cars for many years; a trained
craftsman with a good eye and steady hand. With only the best
squirrel hair brush the striping is applied entirely free-hand in
one elegant stroke at a time. The interior of the car presents
beautifully, and shows in amazing condition. The leather remains
without any unsightly wear marks nor tears and displays very clean
yet retains its factory presentation. The burl walnut wood finishes
are entirely original and have NEVER been redone. This is rare to
see on a Rolls-Royce of this vintage as the RR finish was a very
thick and deep lacquer which in mostly all cases, cracks and peels
off after years of seasonal temperature change. For this car to
sport its original wood can only mean that it has been homed and/or
stored under "constant" temperature which very clearly supports its
West coast USA up-bringing. The wood in this car is the Milanese
burl walnut finish option and displays a lovely grain throughout.
The wood presents nicely but does show small signs of chips,
hairlines in the clear and minor blemishes, most notable on parts
of the dash. We do not, however, think it warrants redoing but this
is subjective, and if you would like us to refinish, we can. The
door cappings and centre console wood is virtually perfect. The
Connolly leather is in excellent condition throughout without any
notable marks or blemishes. It is finished in a light cream. The
Wilton wool carpets are the rich royal blue with seat matching
cream leather binding. The interior combination in contrast with
the Peacock exterior is something quite spectacular indeed and
looks very rich in both shade and sunlight. The same theme carries
thru to the boot (trunk). The dash & rear parcel shelf are as new.
All glass, chrome & bright work are excellent. All lights,
instruments, features & functions are in working order.
Mechanically, the car has been subject to the 30 year service and
restoration experience of the Park-Ward Motor Museum's private
workshop and trained RR mechanics and craftsmen. Like every other
car delivered by us it comes with everything in excellent working
condition, fully inspected and serviced. This includes the
all-important hydraulics & brakes - fully inspected & pressure
tested with any parts replaced &/or over-hauled as required -
reservoir, pumps, accumulators, valves, hoses, calipers. All
electrics; seats, windows, gauges & instruments have been fully
gone thru. The car is an extremely beautiful presenting example
that is well in advance of any Silver Shadow II and is in excellent
presentation and condition. A strong
