Vehicle Description
This is a truly magnificent Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. Completely
restored by Park-Ward Motors and presents in pinnacle condition of
the marque. Finished in 2-tone Black over burgundy with deep red
Connolly hide interior. Hand painted fine-lines using the
traditional dying art of brush-painted pin-striping to the
waist-rails and hubcap beauty rings. This Silver Shadow is simply
stunning in all respects and it is as best you might expect for a
50 year old Rolls-Royce. It is that nice! This car was a bespoke
build for one of our clients. What we did: Paint - When bought by
us the car was very straight and sported its original paint, albeit
faded and beginning to peel. The car was entirely stripped to a
rolling shell. Doors, bonnet and boot off, no chrome, no fittings,
no glass, no rubbers. The paint was stripped back using chemical
stripping agents and then hand-sanded to its fundamental metal
finish. There was minimal bodywork as the car was very straight and
entirely rust free to commence with. When repainted, it was done so
in Dulux 2 stage clear over base with no less than 4 coats of
clear. When the car was reassembled, all new window rubbers,
moulding rubbers, new lights, lenses were used and most clips,
fasteners and screws replaced for factory new ones. Interior - The
leather seats were in good condition when we received the car so we
simply put them thru our hand-finishing re-Connollising process.
Almost everything else inside the car was renewed or refurbished.
If renewed, it was all done utilising genuine Rolls-Royce quality
finishes and materials. The headlining was replaced using pure wool
broad-cloth imported from the UK. Various sectioning of carpets
were renewed. Hand-made utilising genuine imported English Wilton
wool, with original specification Connolly leather edge binding,
individually hand operated machine-stitched in accordance with
original factory Rolls-Royce standards. All the wood inside the car
was stripped, correctly stained in the right places and refinished
with no less than 25 coats of clear lacquer, each hand-rubbed
between coats to provide a final finish like glass. This included
the front and rear window surrounds in addition to the 4 doors,
dash, console and rear vanity mirrors. Every single switch, gauge,
button and feature was disassembled, cleaned, polished and
refitted. The interior is virtually perfect and its only down-side
might be the fear to sit in it! Almost everything on the car was
done to factory and original look with the exception of one
feature. The owner wanted something signature to him and his
passion within the textile trade. To this end, the headliner was
done in a plaid wool that is one of his fabric lines. It
compliments well with the car and is very dramatic. We understand,
of course, it may not suit the tastes of all buyers (or some of the
purists) so rest assured, this can be changed by us if desired. It
sure it an interesting talking-point as is! Mechanically - Not a
single stone left un-turned. Upon commencement, the engine was
compression and leak down tested with good results. With a good
base, basically everything was either overhauled, replaced,
serviced or inspected and tested at the least. Brakes & hydraulics
- The system is quite literally, completely overhauled. Both brake
pumps, pressure valves rebuilt and fitted new accumulators with
original "Safety Tags". Various steel brake lines and all flexible
rubber hoses replaced (x 15 in total) for factory Crewe hoses. New
brake rotors and all 6 calipers totally rebuilt with new pads and
repainted to factory finish. Every single hydraulic suspension part
was rebuilt; T-valves, restrictors, height control valves and
solenoid. Carburettors were overhauled and tuned, new filters hoses
fitted. The fuel pump was a factory "new/old" stock correct dual
pump fitted. Water pump rebuilt with factory bulletin updates. New
fan belts, hoses and lines for cooling, vacuum and fuel. Exhaust -
Bran
