Vehicle Description
This is a very fine Silver Shadow II finished in 2-tone Silver Sand
(metallic) over Masons black (non-metallic) with black fine-lines
on the waistline. The interior is finished in factory original,
un-touched black Connolly hide leather with light tan accent piping
on the seats and matching carpets in the reverse them of tan with
black piping. This combination is rarely seen on Shadow IIs and is
handsomely striking. The combination ties in well with exterior
colour scheme. This is a very clean and original example that
appears to have been a well cared for example by its 3 previous
mature owners. It is totally original in presentation with no
modifications. It even has it original Blaupunkt blue-dot push
button radio and factory Pioneer tape deck in its original
position. A nice genuine touch. The body on this Shadow II is very
straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The car appears to
have been repainted some 15 years ago and was a high quality job in
her original colours. When you look down the sides of the car, they
are very straight and true. The paint presents beautifully with
only minor little marks here and there from use and does have some
of the Rolls-Royce signature stressing at the base of the A & C
pillars, but these are minimal and otherwise entirely consistent
with a low-mileage 15 year old, good quality paint job. Certainly,
it needs nothing other than a wax from time to time. The underside
of the car is rust free and is very clean. Overall, the car is
minor on blemishes and marks, so presents well - well above average
for a Rolls-Royce of this age. As a daily driver, the paint
presents as a 10 out-of-10. The interior presents stunningly, very
clean and fresh with the leather in an excellent state.
Importantly, and rare to see today, the Connolly hides have NEVER
been re-dyed. This is something quite unique as usually the leather
after this many years becomes soiled and begins to crack. This is
the best testament for the car being a low-mileage and well-cared
for example. The leather is not only "clean" but remains supple.
For some reason, black leather shows up every crease in photos and
so please do not be mistaken those crease lines to think it is
cracked and dry. It is nice and soft and shows with the perfect
amount of natural patina (like a lovely antique chesterfield
couch). The dramatic black with light tan piping is stunning. The
wood on this Shadow II is also all original. A couple of minor
hair-line fractures in the door cappings are quite welcomed with
the knowledge that the finish is totally factory original. Further
testament of a well-kept example. The dash is very nice also. In
the photos, the various lines you see in the clear are actually
reflections of the seat piping reflecting into the wood. The wood
otherwise presents quite well; not perfect, but very nice! Further
bonuses include; dash roll in excellent condition, very clean
broad-cloth headlining and the signature Wilton wool carpets in
excellent shape. The tan carpeting with black piping theme of the
carpet carries through to the trunk and is in great condition. All
features, gauges, instruments and electrics work well. All interior
lights and dash lights are all fully working. Heater and
air-conditioning are fully functional. These are all thoroughly
gone thru by Park-Ward. For example, we service all the windows to
ensure smooth and swift up and down movement (windows often get
very slow over time on Silver Shadows). Mechanically, the car is
subject to the 40 year service and restoration experience of the
Park-Ward Motor Museum's private workshop and trained RR mechanics
and craftsmen. Like every other car delivered by Park-Ward it comes
with everything in excellent working and operating condition, fully
inspected and serviced. This includes the all-important hydraulics
& brakes - fully inspected and pressure tested with any parts
replaced and/or over-hauled as required - reservoir, pumps,
accumulators,
