Vehicle Description
This is a very fine Silver Shadow II finished in 2-tone Shell grey
(silver) over Masons black with red fine-lines on the waistline and
hubcap beauty rings. The interior is finished in rich red Connolly
hides. This combination is quintessentially "Silver Shadow II".
This is a very clean and original example that has been well cared
for by its 2 previous mature owners of some 30 odd years. It is
totally original with no modifications. It even has it original
Blaupunkt blue-dot push button radio and factory Pioneer tape deck
in its original position. A nice genuine touch. The body is
straight and paint shiny and consistent. Like most Silver Shadows,
it was repainted at some stage (probably 10 years ago) in its
original colour combination and looks good. Overall, the car is
minor on blemishes and marks so presents well - certainly well
above average for a Rolls-Royce of this age. As a daily driver, the
paint presents as a good 9 if not 10-out-of-10. The interior
presents beautifully; very clean and fresh with the leather in good
condition. It is the original factory leather and has only been
mildly re-Connollised (a hand-rubbing process to restore colour)
and is in fine condition without any noticeable wear and tear. The
burl walnut wood inside the car is all original and remains in very
nice condition with minimal marks in the lacquer. This is excellent
testament to a car that has been well looked after and kept in a
garage most its life. The dash roll is in good condition as is the
head-liner and rear parcel shelf. All features, gauges, instruments
and electrics work well. All interior lights and dash lights are
all fully working. Heater and air-conditioning are fully
functional. These are all thoroughly gone thru by Park-Ward. For
example, we service all the windows to ensure smooth and swift up
and down movement (windows often get very slow on Silver Shadows).
Mechanically this Silver Shadow II is strong. For the last few
years it has been in the care of a Rolls-Royce enthusiast and, as
you would expect, is a well maintained example. Under the care of
the Park-Ward Motor museum, all our Rolls-Royces are fully
work-shop tested including the all important hydraulics and braking
system. These are overhauled where required; pumps, accumulators,
reservoirs cleaned, lines & hoses replaced, calipers & pads
inspected and system final pressure tested and bled. The level
heights are set correctly. Transmission, engine ancillaries and
exhaust are all inspected and the car road-tested for correct
operation. The car runs on Avon Turbosteel 235/70-15 whitewall
tyres - the best tyre for Silver Shadow and the most expensive. At
some $2,000 for a complete set, you know the previous owner was not
one to cut any corners on maintenance, service and upkeep. The
mileage, although not verifiable by documentation, is evident when
you look closely at the various finishes. For example, the chrome
and bright-work around the car is excellent. The brake pedal has
minimal wear. This is a hard car to fault and drives very strong.
As you would expect from a car of this mileage that has been well
maintained, it comes with its original manual, tools and jack.
