Vehicle Description
This is amongst the last of the Silver Shadow Long Wheel Bases
("LWB") made. It can be confidently said that the 1975-76 year
manufactured Silver Shadows were the best of the series as they
incorporated all of the technological and design enhancements
developed over the life of the model (1966-76). Being a LWB it
represented the penultimate of the series. This one is finished in
"Cardinal Red" with Black Connolly hide interior with Burgundy
piping and floor rugs in the reverse theme piped in black. The car
is finished with hand-painted fine-lines in silver on the body
waist-line and the hub-cap trim rings. The color is a stunning
combination with the Cardinal Red presenting as a mid bordeaux
colour under typical light but then transforms into a deep burgundy
hue in lower light and at night time, giving the car a very formal
look. The black leather finished off with burgundy piping sets the
interior off perfectly. The carpets in the reverse theme,
exquisitely set off the interior. The body on the car is straight
and the paint is very nice. It has been a Western USA car its
entire life. It was professionally repainted in the last 5-8 years
so it presents well. It was a complete repaint with all chrome off
and door jams done correctly. The quality is so good, it is clearly
a high-end job ($15,000+). Other than the odd little chip (very
minor) the paint is perfect - completely consistent, high in luster
and no signs of any over-spray on any externally fitted part. In
fact, all bright-work is so deep in luster, that I am certain they
were all highly buffed and polished during the repaint phase
(grille, finishes, door sills, hubcaps, etc). The Everflex vinyl
top is original factory fitment, has never been changed and in
excellent condition without any signs of underlying moisture issues
which are otherwise typical of these cars. This being a LWB, it is
4" longer than the standard saloon with this extra space being
offered for the benefit of rear seat passengers. The car has its
original rear seat foot-rests. Long Wheel Base cars are easily
identified by their unique smaller rear window and factory Everflex
top. The interior of the car is in stunning condition with
virtually perfect original Connolly hide leather. The leather has
never been re-dyed or repaired. Excellent testament to its
relatively low mileage (any lines you may see in the photos are the
"natural" creases in the leather - for some reason, they are
accentuated in the photos whereas in real life the seats present
with welcomed modest patina that is just gorgeous). The leather is
soft and supple. All the wood is in excellent condition and appears
to be mostly original. With little signs of the typical cracking in
the lacquer coating that you normally would expect, this is not
only unusual but a further "positive" of the car having been well
maintained and garaged during its life. The headlining is very good
and the carpet excellent. The deep grain and glossy finish of the
rich grained wood in this example combined with the regal burgundy
offset black interior make the interior of this car very rich and
inviting. Overall it is like new and smells like it too. **For the
winning bidder, a set of genuine Rolls-Royce lambswool mouton rugs
are available in burgundy or black. I have these currently
available as used items but may also be available new. Please
inquire at auction end. All interior features and functions are
fully operational including all electrics - seats, windows, gauges,
clock etc. The A/C blows icy cold and heater working well.
Everything is also clean and crisp. It has its original push-button
radio and factory installed 8-track cassette - not many left these
days. The chrome and bright work is stunning without any pitting
and the rubber around the car is good. Mechanically, the car is in
superior condition and the presentation under the bonnet and under
carriage clearly shows that. It has not been "done-up" for sale but
maintain
