Vehicle Description
This is a totally original Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, finished in
its factory 2-tone Silver Sand over Garnet (deep aubergine) with
light tan Connolly hide leather interior. This is an amazing
ORIGINAL condition example with a low 55,300 miles from only 1
owner from new. In the last 30 years, the car sat in a private
collection of cars as an example of the Rolls-Royce marque.
Describing the car; this is an entirely unmolested and original
example that is difficult to put into words. Never restored and
simply cosseted its whole life with mostly original factory paint.
Please understand, this DHC is not "perfect", with little blemishes
in the paint and odd marks here and there. BUT, what makes her so
special is she is so original. The purist will love her for that.
She is in very nice driver condition but if you are perfectionist
you will want to do some minor cosmetics. The original interior is
a major windfall with excellent leather, carpet and trimmings. The
rich ochre burl walnut wood presenting in very good original
condition (with only minor marks in rear seat ashtray surrounds and
quarter rails). The door wood is excellent and the dash and console
present very well indeed. Carpets are very good and the headliner
the same - all original. As importantly, it has been maintained
well. Many signs of original Rolls-Royce afctory parts. Although
rarely driven, the car was clearly looked after by a well-informed
Rolls-Royce caretaker who regularly maintained the car. When it
arrived to us, it fired up immediately and purred on our maiden
test drive. The car has been thru our workshop and a bunch of
typical things needed doing but otherwise in amazing shape. The car
today, is in a unique original condition. Very clean, very true in
all characteristics Rolls-Royce. Mostly original paint - on an
early Silver Shadow/Corniche is almost an impossible find. The
paint presents well but does show some blemishes and marks. None
objectionable and we think its "originality" out-weighs the
blemishes. There is a slight indentation on the left rear quarter
that does not "jump out at you". Once again, not really bad but if
you are a perfectionist you will want to have this redone. On the
other hand, if you are going for another look, you may wish to
completely repaint the car. Personally, I think this car in
midnight non-metallic blue would make her stunning. (the Park-Ward
Motors Museum has its own paint shop so please enquire if you would
want this done by us). The interior remains virtually perfect and
is an outstanding feature on this 4 door saloon. Everything
presents in very good original condition and from an originality
point of view, you would not want to redo it. The Connolly hide
leather is stunning, showing its original Connolly hide signature
finish. Connolly leather has a 2-tone effect with a darker dressing
in the depths of the grain. This Shadow shows it off well with just
the right amount of patina to look like, and feel like, a high-end
Chesterfield couch. So inviting you want to just sit in it for no
reason. The car drives smooth, without any bumps, rattles or
knocks. It truly glides and "floats" like the Rolls-Royce of this
era was designed and built to do. Testament of its well maintained
history is the cleanliness under the hood. Not detailed but
appropriately maintained. The trunk presents just as well. All
external bright-work is well above standard and lights and lenses
like new. Normally, the rear quarter bumpers rust out where the
brackets are internally welded - not even a pit! The car is simply
stunning to admire as well as drive. Whether you decide to keep her
as she is, repaint her, or just do some minor tidy up, rest
assured, there is no compromise on her mechanical superiority. This
is something Park-Ward Motors has built its reputation upon and we
will never make any compromise to our high reputation in this
regard.
