Vehicle Description
Here is a really stunning example of a Silver Shadow II. Finished
in Highland green metallic, beige Everflex top and elegant tan
fine-lines to the waist-rails. The interior has handsome beige
Connolly hides and matching carpets. The same theme carries through
to the boot. The Silver Shadow II was the ultimate of the Shadow
series with many engineering upgrades to include rack & pinion
steering, revised suspension geometry for a surer ride, factory
dual (quiet) exhaust, climate control air conditioning and a
revised dash board lay-out. This example has the
"rest-of-the-world" specification front colour coded air-dam
fitted, factory front fog lamps and C pillar badges. The car also
has OEM dual door exterior rear view mirrors fitted. This is a very
original unmolested example that has been beautifully maintained
and presents in outstanding condition. A Californian Rolls-Royce
all its life so it is a "dry" car that has had a garaged
environment. As a result, it has been freed from the perils of
harsh weather and is very clean underneath. It has always been well
maintained and serviced and comes with its original manual. The
Shadow II presented here was recently fully work-shopped by us at
Park-Ward, on a true do-whatever-it-needs-basis. Important costly
items such as the hydraulics and brakes have been fully inspected
and serviced as required. This includes brake pumps, accumulators,
valves, calipers, replacement of all brake hoses, hydraulic system
flushed and reservoir cleaned and system pressure tested and bled.
It is ready to drive and enjoy. The odometer shows a low 48,800 and
although this is not verifiable with documentation, there can be no
question it is accurate (particularly when you look at the
condition of the interior, under-hood, brake pedal etc). The car
actually looks like it has done only 20,000! It is very quiet and
smooth on the road without any of the typical "thumps" and
"rattles" typical of poor (or even averagely) maintained examples
of this model. I cant stress enough, just how beautiful this Shadow
II is. The interior is simply wonderful. The beige Vaumol Luxan
hides by Connolly are in amazingly wonderful condition with only
gentle wear with no fading, and true to its Connolly
characteristics. They have NEVER been repaired or redyed; totally
original. The leather really has been lovingly preserved and shows
the correct amount of patina. For those of you who may not know,
Vaumol Luxan grain was unique to Rolls-Royce. What you see is not
only the beige leather but when these hides were tanned, the Luxan
process involved hand-rubbing of a darker tone into the grain of
the leather. This gives the leather a rich antique look so you can
see the natural features right down to the individual pores.
Somewhat like you see on a classical Chesterfield couch. (see
close-up pic immediately below and the many leather photos in this
listing and the photo link)The look is truly gorgeous. Some who do
not know, might look at this and think the leather is worn or
dirty. No! This is the way it is meant to be. If you like perfect
one-colour leather, then I respectfully suggest you go buy yourself
a new Lexus! And dare I add, if you cannot appreciate the attention
to detail as seen with Vaumol Luxan grain by Connolly, that goes
into a Rolls-Royce motor car, then perhaps a very original
Rolls-Royce such is this one, is perhaps not for you. The burr
walnut wood throughout the car is stunning. All the wood is
completely factory original and in breathtakingly good condition.
It is rare not see the wood cracked and peeling so for these to be
original only proves its low mileage and cosseted life-style. And,
you have to thank Mother Nature for its beauty. The grain and
pattern with deep, rich knots makes it one of the most beautiful
for Rolls-Royce. Absolutely stunning! The head lining is original
and in perfect condition. The original Wilton wool carpets with
leather binding are in excellent condition. Likewise is
