For Sale: 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II in Torrance, California

West Coast Classics present an obviously well maintained and very collectible example of this rare early year of the legendary US LHD 'small chrome bumper' Rolls Royce Silver Shadows, an original southern California 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow with believed to be only 47K original miles and finished in 'Porcelain White' with a 'Parchment' color 'Connolly' leather hides interior and with Rolls Royce hubcaps and full factory matching lambswool sheepskin rugs! The paintwork is in still very presentable condition and all the chromework, including the Rolls Royce grille, is in very good condition throughout! The interior is also in very good condition but with the seats showing wear and patina throughout, although the front and passenger side seat cushions have been reupholstered. The leather dashboard is in exceptional condition (obviously always garaged from the sun) and the original mohair wool headliner is still in great shape. The original and magnificent burled walnut woodwork is also in very fine condition throughout with only very minor signs of patina and all the power options and electric windows are working as they should.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 runs and drives well. This rare and very collectible and super striking US LHD small chrome bumper model 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, obviously always garaged with no signs of any accidents and no rust if for those who are unfamiliar, one of 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, 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.