This is an especially fine example of a chrome bumper Silver Shadow.
The model was a very successful for Rolls-Royce, incorporating modern features with the company’s superior quality of engineering and construction. In addition to the traditional beautiful polished woodwork, exquisite leather and detail fitments, the model featured air conditioning, power steering, power seats, self-levelling suspension, smooth automatic transmission and an excellent V8 6750cc engine.
Manufactured in April 1973, this car was delivered new in the UK by Broughtons of Cheltenham. The present owner purchased the car sixteen years ago from a Rolls-Royce specialist company in London. When purchased, the car had covered just 65,350 miles. An inspection undertaken at the time by an independent Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist, which rated the car very well, concluding with “It is in my opinion that the car is a very good classic car that has been maintained to a very high standard. There are many years of good service left in this car and should prove to be a good purchase.”
The car was shipped, registered in WA with no problems and has given many years of pleasure to the owner since. It has proved to be very reliable, and has been maintained by a marque specialist. From the service documentation, it is very evident that no corners have been cut and the car always maintained to the highest standard.
As a result, the car drives especially beautifully, as a good Silver Shadow does. Everything works as it should. The car is tight and rattle free. A drive will impress any prospective buyer. Total mileage the car has covered to date is 79,000 miles.
Externally the Silver Shadow presents very well, with excellent brightwork and fittings. The paint remains excellent save a few marks from other car doors being opened into it and the typical bubbles at the base of the C-pillars where the join is.
Inside, the polished woodwork is exemplary, giving a very luxurious feel to the car. The driver’s seat base shows some wear, but the leather is not split.
The proprietor of the workshop which has maintained the car confirms that this is a particularly good example of a Silver Shadow, well worth investing in for the next buyer.
These cars were built to a superlative quality and finish, so a well-kept example such as this car offers many years of joy of use ahead.
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