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1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow - Long Wheel Base ("LWB")

Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow

“LWB”

Long Wheel Base

1975

A beautiful original presenting example!

Here is a really original example of a Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base ("LWB") sedan. Finished in Old Ivory with black Everflex top and red finelines to the waist-rails and beauty rings. The interior has strong contrasting ebony Connolly hides with matching Wilton carpets throughout. The same ebony theme carries through to the boot. 

The LWB is 4" longer than the standard sedan providing considerably increased rear passenger leg room. It easily identified by the standard fitment Everflex top and small (opera) rear window.

This is an unmolested original presenting example that has been maintained by a Rolls-Royce enthusiast and collector with the car taken to many shows and displays. It is primarily all original with no modifications – right down to the original Pioneer 8-track cassette player. It was owned by an Illinois enthusiast and yet has never been used outside of sunny, summer weather driving. As a result, it has been freed from the perils of harsh weather and is very clean underneath. It has always been well maintained and serviced by authorized Rolls-Royce agents and comes with its original manual.

The body on this Silver Shadow is very straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The car still sports much of its original paint. When you look down the sides of the car, they are very straight and true. The paint presents beautifully with only the most minor little mark here and there from use but consistent with a low-mileage car. It does display some of the typical paint cracking in the lead-wiping areas of the car (A & C pillars) which is common to not a few, but ALL original Silver Shadows. (Rolls-Royce used a process of 'lead-wiping" to join body panels, so with the different metallurgic properties of lead, steel, and aluminium, the over-lying paint would fracture in these places). It needs nothing other than a wax from time to time. The Everflex top is its original from the factory. It does have a couple of small moisture bubbles at the leading and rear edges of the roof top but these are minor and in our opinion the overall clean presentation of the Everflex, and the fact it is original, far outweighs this.

The interior of this Silver Shadow is in simply delightful condition. The black Connolly hide leather is 100% original from the factory. It has been recently and ever-so=lightly re-Connolised and is in absolutely outstanding condition with no tears nor fading and very supple and soft – true to its Connolly characteristics. The leather really has been lovingly preserved, remains incredibly soft and supple (not like the card-board feel of many Silver Shadows) and has just the right amount of patina with lovely leather creases and folds.

The burr walnut wood throughout the car is beautiful. They are all completely original and have not been redone. Although not flawless (not a word you can use flippantly) but in excellent condition with only minor imperfections on the front door cappings, showing the typical hairline cracks in the clear veneer as most of these cars display. There are also a few on the main dash area. Certainly stunning for a 45 year old Rolls-Royce and quite acceptable as is. The colour is deep, the grain rich and the finish smooth.

The soft grey pure wool broad-cloth head lining is all original and in fantastic condition without any stains or soiling. Likewise, is the Ambla finish to the dash and top-roll. The matching black Wilton wool carpets are in excellent condition and in a nice "unused" condition. The boot (trunk) carpet with the same theme is also in great condition.

The car does have a 1980's car phone fitted which we think is rather cool, but can easily be removed if you prefer. The only thing we would prefer not to see is the extra speakers in the front doors. This was a poor choice by a previous owner but could be removed and remediated. Please enquire if you wish us to do so.

The Silver Shadow presented here has been work-shop inspected where all work needed carried out. Important costly items such as the hydraulics and brakes were fully inspected and serviced as required. This includes checking of all brake hoses and system pressure tested and bled. It is ready to drive and enjoy. The odometer shows a low 54,000 and the overall condition of the car evidences, without doubt,  the mileage is correct (particularly when you look at the condition of the interior, under-hood, brake pedal etc). It is very quiet and smooth on the road without any of the typical “thumps” and “rattles” typical of poor (or even averagely) maintained examples of this model. Some of these late series 1 Shadows can labour a bit under their anti-pollution gear but this one behaves beautifully and is a very strong performing example.

The tyres are brand new Cooper whitewalls which are well tested tyre for Silver Shadows. The hubcaps are excellent with no noticeable imperfections. All remaining bright-work is in good condition. All electrics have been checked right down to the smallest and insignificant dash and courtesy light.

Under the bonnet, the presentation is amazing. The previous owner was very meticulous in presentation for shows. Everything is factory original in presentation and presents extremely well. You must take the time to look at the photos of the engine bay as its presentation is like that of only a 10 year old example. Simply stunning!

As you would expect, this Silver Shadow comes with its original jack, correct tools and operating manual.

The car is of very high standard and is another 10 out of 10 driver rating that you will only find from the Park-Ward Motors' stable of fine cars.

~~ This stately Silver Shadow is an excellent condition representation of the marque that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It makes for an excellent driver for either everyday driving or sunny weekend enjoyment. You could easily take her to your next Rolls-Royce meet and attract attention if not a prize – it is that good! ~~

We have sold many Rolls-Royces around the world so all international buyers are very welcome!