Very clean presenting last of the Shadow II model in not often seen "Garnet".
Price: | $39,999 |
Year: | 1980 |
Miles: | 61,600 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow |
Engine: | 6.75 Litre Rolls-Royce V8 |
Colors: | Garnet (non-metallic deep plum colour) / beige Connolly leather with burgundy accents |
Vin: | SRL-040362 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow II
1979
A “last of the model” example that makes as a wonderful driver
example presenting in lovely condition!
This is a very nice, original presenting
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II finished in Garnet. Garnet is a non-metallic rich
plum colour that looks black in low light and night time but displays a rich
burgundy in strong sun. The interior is finished biscuit tan Connolly leather hides
with matching carpet.
This is a 1980 year model so
it has all the engineering and design improvements developed and incorporated over
the years of the Silver Shadow model run. It also has the rare dual rear view door
mirrors. She also has a Sony radio/CD system fitted which works well. If you are purist and prefer factory original, please enquire.
She is a rather all original presenting Silver Shadow II that was recently
gone-over by the Park-Ward Motor Museum - a nation-wide leader in Rolls-Royce
restoration with over 40 years Rolls-Royce and Bentley experience.
Body-wise, she is very
straight with mostly original paint. This is quite rare for these cars considering
the factory paint would rarely go the distance. Although it is shiny and rather
lustrous, as you can see in the photos, there are areas that have some light
buff-through which a perfectionist would want to attend to. In addition, there are
signs of age to include chips, blemishes and signature cracking in the
lead-wiping areas of the car (Rolls-Royce used a process known as
"lead-wiping" in which lead was used to join body panels as opposed
to bondo). It was a true craftsmen process - lost in modern car manufacturing
methods. With this art, came issues of the lead expanding and contracting at a
different rate to the steel and aluminum on the car causing certain places of
the overlying paint to stress crack. Literally, every Silver Shadow ever made
now displays this symptom). So please do not expect perfection from a show car
point of view but it is otherwise very acceptable for driver use. If this is
what you seek, you will not see the need to refinish. However, should you wish
us to attend to the paint rectification, we would be happy to do so through our
in-house paint shop. Otherwise, we have fairly priced the car on its current
status.
The fine lines were recently touched up by hand because the original lines were
showing wear thru from years of polishing (this confirms originality!). Carried
out by a craftsman of the art, these were done on the waist-rails and hubcap
beauty trim rings in accordance with Rolls-Royce factory methods.
The interior of this car is
superbly finished in a rich biscuit tan with matching carpets. The Connolly
leather is in excellent condition with the front seats appearing to have been lightly
reconnolised at some point (not by us) whilst the rear appear original. Without any notable marks or blemishes it presents
with a nice amount of patina as these cars should display. Please have a look
at the photo link of the many close-ups of the leather. The dash is good with no leather pulling
around the vents.
The burl walnut wood finishes
were redone at some stage and present very nicely with a lot of rich and deep burl
grain. Usually, by this stage, the wood shows cracks in the very thick and deep
lacquer which in mostly all cases then peels off after many years of seasonal
temperature change. The cost of redoing interior wood is around $3,000 so for
this car to have been redone is a great bonus for the next owner.
All chrome and bright work are excellent. Glass is good and have been tinted.
This can easily be removed if you prefer without as I do. All lights,
instruments, features and functions are in working order.
Mechanically, the car has
been subject to the 40 year service and restoration experience of the
The tires are recent Hankook whitewalls in the 235/75 recommended size, in good condition and plenty of tread.
The car is quite a beautiful
presenting example that is well in advance of most Silver Shadow IIs otherwise available.
She presents as a strong 8 out of 10 example that can be bought for a good
price.
~~ A very attractive Silver
Shadow II finished in not often seen “Garnet”. Not a show quality car but otherwise a gorgeous example nonetheless and priced accordingly. Besides some minor paint issues, everything else;
mechanically and operationally is to the high standard of all Park-Ward
Motors' cars. ~~
International buyers
always welcome
For extra photos on this fine example go to the link below.
The photos are of super high resolution so if you right click on any, you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail.
Click HERE to see additional photos!
*** Please note: the incorrectly fitted leather strip piece at the base of the glove box lid has been corrected since these photographs. ***
Click HERE to see additional photos!