Vehicle Description
A distinctly beautiful 2-owner Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base sedan
in simply stunning condition inside and out. This is one of the
last of the Silver Shadows. It can be confidently said that the
1974-76 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). This
one sporting "Shell Grey" (silver) with rich burgundy Connolly hide
interior and matching floor rugs. The car is finished with
hand-painted red fine-lines on the body waist-line and the hub-cap
trim rings. The color is a stunning combination with the Silver
presenting very regally against the rich and sumptuous burgundy
interior. The matching carpets are a very formal touch and also
carry thru to the trunk (boot). The body on the car is very
straight and the paint is extremely nice. It was a Californian car
for most of its life and then residing it Texas for the last 10
years. So she is very "dry & clean". It was professionally
repainted some 20 years ago and because it was a high quality job,
it presents today like a very well cared for original example.
Other than the odd little chip and mark here and there, the paint
is excellent. Entirely consistent, high in luster and no signs of
any over-spray on any externally fitted part. Please understand,
high metallic colours used by Rolls-Royce in the 70s did not "go
the distance" and chemically broke down after 20 years to evidence
loss of shine and fade. Silver was the biggest offender as it
contained the most "metallic". All evidence shows this to be the
only reason the car was repainted; never accident damaged and
certainly no rust issues. A new factory correct Everflex top was
recently fitted as the original unit had a split at the stitched
seams. The new top was installed in the correct method and to Crewe
standards. The interior of the car is in stunning condition with
excellent condition original Connolly hide leather. The leather has
never been replaced or repaired. The 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 a welcoming patina that is just gorgeous. The leather
is soft and supple. All the wood is in good condition with dash all
original and the door cappings never having been redone. Other than
some minor and only mildly noticeable hairline marks, it is
wonderful. "Original wood finishes" in a Silver Shadow is rare to
see these days and is a clear testament to its cosseted low mileage
existence. The headlining is in nice condition without any of the
"grubbiness" often seen on these wool headliners. The carpet is
also excellent without a flaw. The deep grain and glossy finish of
the rich grained wood in this example combined with the regal
burgundy interior makes it all very rich and inviting. **For the
winning bidder, a set of genuine Rolls-Royce lambswool mouton rugs
are available We recommend black or burgundy and we can arrange
either. All interior feature 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 all so
clean and crisp. It has its original Blaupunkt push button radio
between the front seats and its factory installed Pioneer 8-track
cassette in the centre console. 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 maintained in original condition. All
hydraulics and brakes have been inspected and tested, working well.
Exhaust is good. The car has been fully work-shop inspected. The
car comes with the correct jack, tools and operating manual. The
car shows 45,000 miles and carries all the signs of this being
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