Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at Auctions America's Fort
Lauderdale event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
SRC20053
Estimate:
$ 25,000 - $ 35,000 US
With the introduction of the Silver Shadow in late 1965,
Rolls-Royce embraced monocoque chassis design for the first time
along with much more modern styling than the Silver Cloud III that
it replaced. Powered by the 6,230-cc V-8 introduced in 1959 in the
Silver Cloud II and soon enlarged to 6,750-cc, the Silver Shadow
was shorter, lower and narrower with four-wheel independent
self-leveling hydraulic suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. It
was also the first Rolls-Royce to use a "straight through" body
design. Some Rolls-Royce owners were initially reticent about the
changes but the car itself was faster and had a more comfortable
ride, better brakes and superior handling.
This classic Rolls-Royce is presented with two-tone paintwork that
consists of gold and bronze. This car was purchased new by Sidney
Kalikow, a well-known New York City builder. The current (second)
owner purchased the car from his estate in 2007, with a reported
6,000 miles. The interior is completely original & shows "as new,"
with little or no wear on the leather seats & plush carpeting
featuring tinted windows, power windows and an in-dash radio. This
luxurious car has power steering, power brakes and air
conditioning. Underneath the bonnet is a 6.75-liter V-8 engine with
189 horsepower. Connected to the engine is a smooth four-speed
automatic transmission. Also included with the purchase of the car
is the original owner's manual. Currently has a New York State
inspection, the owner states older ones are available documenting
the mileage. The car has been continually garaged and has recently
had the entire brake system replaced. Included with the car are the
original manuals, copy of the original title, the Rolls-Royce Owner
Identification card, service book, the original Rolls-Royce
Warranty, as well as many other papers that were delivered to the
new owner.
The car is believed to have a mere 7,000 original miles, but please
note that the title states the mileage as exempt.
