Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely striking and
obviously exceptionally well maintained and very collectible
example of this rare and last year of the legendary US LHD 'small
chrome bumper' Rolls Royce Silver Shadows, a single family owned
since new 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow with reportedly only 51K
original miles and finished in the rare and beautiful original
factory 'Caribbean Blue' (Code 9500683) color paint with its
original 'Blue' (Trim code VM3244) color 'Connolly' leather hides
interior and with matching Rolls Royce hubcaps and full Fawn
carpeting and rear foot rests.The all original striking factory
color paintwork is in extraordinary and all original condition and
this is quite likely the first absolutely all original examples
cosmetically that we have yet to come across, with all the
paintwork, leather and chrome work, including the Rolls Royce
grille, in absolutely outstanding all original and stock condition
throughout! The interior is also in virtually completely original
condition throughout with its original leather seats and walnut
woodwork. The leather dashboard is also original and in exceptional
condition (always garaged from the sun) and the original mohair
wool headliner is still virtually as new. The original and
magnificent burled walnut woodwork is also in very fine condition
throughout. All the power options and electric windows are working
as they should as is the air conditioning.These cars are not slow
and the engine purrs like a kitten, never stalls or idles rough and
is extremely reliable - there is plenty of power to pull away at
the lights and it cruises at high speeds with absolute ease. The
transmission shift is almost imperceptibly smooth and the
temperature always remains cool.The Silver Shadow cost an almost
impossibly expensive $19,700 when introduced in 1965, more than
three times as much as its contemporary US luxury sedan, the
Cadillac Sedan de Ville and yet it was an absolute sensation with
everyone from heads of state to captains of industry and
celebrities around the world wanting to be seen owning one! Despite
the increased production from Rolls Royce's earlier models, demand
could not be met and there was a two year waiting list meaning that
some enterprising individuals ordered, purchased and immediately
resold these cars at a profit to someone lacking the patience for
Crewe's two year wait! Rolls Royce eventually increased production
to meet demand and by the end of the Silver Shadow run in 1980
there was a plentiful supply of used models available which has
until recently kept the market prices down on these luxurious cars.
But with fewer and fewer unabused and well maintained models being
left available, with many having fallen victim to negligent owners
who deferred the necessary maintenance, a stunning and obviously
well maintained example like this particular car is sure to prove a
very astute investment for any classic Rolls Royce or Bentley
enthusiast. Most enthusiasts will agree that a good rule of thumb
with any Silver Shadow is to buy the best you can afford!It is
truly a sensual car that you can drive with your fingertips, smooth
and relatively silent, it's thoroughly therapeutic for both drivers
and passengers. The delightful precision action of the electrically
powered steering column gear change and the ultra light weighted
power steering allows one to park this 5000lbs of pure luxury with
literally one finger and this long but actually quite slender car
is anything but ponderous thanks to it's torque and brilliant
turning radius!This particular model drives particularly well and
must be driven to be fully appreciated. Without a doubt you will
look long and hard to find a finer example of this all original
rare and very collectible and super striking last year US LHD small
chrome bumper model 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, obviously
always garaged with no accidents and no rust and always owned since
new by obviously only very particular owners - never abused!For
those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had
for over one hundred years. This is the last in the original line
of cars hand built in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe,
England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of
today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is indeed a
rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive history, from a time
when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest automobiles
- a great investment for the Rolls Royce enthusiast or collector or
simply an outstandingly striking example of a very rare and unusual
looking Rolls Royce for the discerning luxury classic car owner!
