$120,000 restoration - a spectacular bespoke result of a no expense spared resto
Price: | $69,000 |
Year: | 1971 |
Miles: | 23,400 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow |
Engine: | 6.25 Liter Rolls-Royce V8 |
Colors: | 2-tone black over burgundy / tan leather with black accents |
Vin: | LRX-010668 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow
"LWB"
1971
Very rare and desirable bespoked
Long Wheel Base ("LWB") in stunning show condition.
This is a stunningly presenting,
fully restored and excellent condition Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base sedan. Finished
in the very regal combination of black over burgundy with rich ochre-tan
leather hides contrasted with black piping and matching carpets. It has a craftsman
hand-painted single fine line to the waistlines finished in gold. The colour
combination is quintessentially "Rolls-Royce" and hall-marks the
tradition of those housed in the Royal Mews for
Rolls-Royce Long Wheel Base ("LWB") sedans
represent only 15% of all Silver Shadows made. They are 4" longer in the
rear seat compartment offering considerably greater leg room for rear seat passengers.
The LWBs are easily identified by the smaller rear "opera" window compared
to the full-size rear glass on standard sedans and the standard fitment
Everflex top.
This example has been in the hands of the right owners all its life having been
care-taken in the last 15 years by a small but conscientious car collector and enthusiast
who restored it to his personal taste and desires, whilst ensuring everything
operated correctly and to factory specifications. All work was done very much
on a "no expense spared" basis. The car has been minimally used and
simply admired amongst an impressive collection of a range of cars.
Before the most recent owner having the opportunity meeting
us, he had another highly regarded facility attend to a bare metal respray and
the fitment of a rather unique heavy-grain vinyl top. The repaint was a superb
job and included all new exterior rubbers and seals. $35,000 was spent on the
exterior restoration and the high quality of the work is indisputable.
He then attended to the interior completely redoing all leather finishes in Connolly-like
top quality hides. This includes seats, door panels, arm-rests, console and minor
A, B and C pillar interior trim and sail panels. The final finish is overwhelmingly
gorgeous with every single detail done in accordance with factory presentation.
The cost was over $25,000. All the wood was refinished. This alone is spectacular
with the car featuring the light African burl walnut which is as rich in depth
and gloss as the car's exterior whilst carrying the ochre tones of the new
leather. Added features included a centre console storage cocktail unit. New
When the owner introduced the car to us some 6 years ago, our task was to make
sure; "the car drives like new" and "to look every part of a new
car". Park-Ward went through every single mechanical aspect to include engine,
all hydraulics, suspension, exhaust, steering and tyres. Way too much to list
here but we have all the records totaling some $25,000. Every operational
feature was reviewed and serviced as required; windows, door locks, seats, AC,
heater, right down to the most insignificant light bulb in the dash. The clock keeps perfect time and provides just the right amount "tick-tock"! I recall
personally driving the car on many road tests and constantly tweaking and
making minor improvements to get her "just right".
And that she is. Upon completion, we were able to deliver
back to the owner a Silver Shadow LWB which, in our expert opinion, represents
one of the nicest driving examples available and represents a matched experience
of this model when brand new.
And if all this was not enough, we finished off the car by detailing the
underside to ensure all presented like it did from new (new underbody schultz
and repainting various components). Final touches also involved carefully
removing all the car's bright-work for machine buffing and hand polishing then
reassembly.
The entire expenditure on this car has exceeded $120,000.
This was all done and completed some 4 years ago and we have ensured the car
has kept its condition by exclusively servicing her over this time. The new
owner of this fine example will reward themselves with one of the nicest driving
and best presenting examples available today.
~~ A pedigree
Silver Shadow LWB in a most desirable colour combination. In unquestionable fantastic
condition. With added bespoke features at the owner's request, the car is indeed
spectacular and ranks very highly amongst the world's top condition Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadows. ~~
We have sold many Rolls-Royces around the world so all
international buyers are very welcome!
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