Vehicle Description
This is a stunning presenting Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base ("LWB")
sedan finished in Shell grey with a black Everflex vinyl top. It
has dual hand-painted fine lines to the waist-rails and hubcap
beauty trim rings finished in interior matching deep red. The
interior is the ever so striking St James red Connolly leather
hides with matching carpets and mouton overlays. This rich
combination is very elegant and classic for an early Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow. Certainly it is a hallmark of the era. The long
wheel base ("LWB") version of the Silver Shadow is easily
identified by the small rear window (opera window) and standard
fitment Everflex vinyl top, it is 4" longer in the rear door. This
provides a noticeable increase in rear passenger space.This is a
California car owned by an elderly gentleman for many years and
everything about it shows utter pride of ownership and care. The
exterior of the car is very straight and rust free with the
underside clean and tidy. The paint is in superb condition having
been repainted in its original colour some 12 years ago. The finish
is of an exemplary standard and I would suggest it cost upwards of
$20,000 when done. Perfectly flat finish, professionally done to
perfection and with a deep and consistent luster all over. Overall,
the exterior presents beautifully with all chrome and glass in
excellent condition. The black Everflex top is brand new fitted by
us. It is, of course, perfect as such. The outside of the car
presents to true Rolls-Royce standards. The interior of the car
finished in St James red is deliciously striking to say the least.
The leather is entirely original Connolly from factory and in
beautiful condition. It displays the right amount of patina that we
look for, yet without a single tear, crack or unsightly blemish. It
remains supple and without issues. The headliner is near new which
we assume was done when the car was repainted a dozen years ago. It
is in excellent condition. Door panels, dash panel, rear parcel
shelf, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments are all in very
fine condition. The rich dark African burl walnut throughout was
also completely refinished in recent times and presents incredibly
nice. Without a single mark nor blemish in the clear coat anywhere,
it all presents wonderfully with its glass-like finish. This
includes all 4 doors, dash, console, rear vanity mirrors, rear
window surround and dash forward finisher. And, with the beauty of
only the best of burl walnut, the grain in this Silver Shadow
displays a very rich "tiger-stripe" pattern which blends from rich
yellow ochres to those of red and brown. It is truly stunning. The
trunk carpet is in good condition, although not original, with the
correct jack and tools in place. Tyres are Michelin Symmetry,
215/75/15s, with the hubcaps straight and the stainless steel super
shiny. Mechanically the car is in fantastic shape. Just a look
under the hood says everything about its maintenance and the
penchant for originality. It has been recently thoroughly
work-shopped by Park-Ward with all the hydraulics/braking system
serviced and working well. The car has been well maintained over
the years with the more typical hydraulic and brake items having
been done. The engine truly purrs and gear-change is smooth and
quiet. The car is very spritely in power which is a good sign of a
well cared for and good condition motor. The odometer reads 79,000
miles and although not verifiable, the car looks every bit a low
mileage example and we believe it! Like all Park-Ward cars, this
car will undergo a complete workshop service before delivery to its
new owner. This process we call "Predelivery Commissioning"
encompasses bringing every major and minor service up to date and
ensuring all current and preventative maintenance is done. The
process also includes servicing of all operational items such A/C,
heater, electric windows, seats, door locks, antennae, etc and
making sure all features
