Investment grade quality, 100% original example. The Park-Ward Motors Museum
Price: | $47,900 |
Year: | 1973 |
Miles: | 45,700 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow |
Engine: | 6.75 Liter Rolls-Royce V8 |
Colors: | Larch Green (metallic) / Beige Connolly hides with green carpet |
Vin: | SRA-014365 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow
1972/3
Desirable “chrome bumper” 100%
original, unrestored beauty
~ investment grade condition ~
This is a gorgeous presenting Silver Shadow sedan
finished in rarely seen Larch Green. It has hand-painted gold fine lines to the
waist-rails and hubcap beauty trim rings. The interior is finished in light tan
Connolly leather with contrasting light green
The most amazing thing about this Silver Shadow is she is entirely factory original
in every respect. 100% original factory paint - not a single body panel
repainted since she left the factory. This is almost unbelievable as almost all
Silver Shadows have had to be repainted at least once since new. Even more
amazing for a metallic colour which rarely "makes the distance" after
50 odd years. And yet, the paint finish remains shiny and lustrous. Even the
gold hand-painted fine lines are original! The car, of course, has some minor
marks and blemishes as you would surely expect (including the infamous
lead-wiping marks on all Silver Shadows) but, again, rest assured the paint
presents beautifully.
And, it doesn't stop there. The entire interior is also original. The light tan
Vaumol hides, unique to Connolly and Rolls-Royce of the era is entirely factory
original. Never, redyed, never repaired. It is important to understand that
Vaumol was a special hide developed by Connolly whereby it is originally coloured
and then (still in hide form) a dark burnisher rubbed into the leather facing
so that the natural pores and creases of the leather absorb the darker colour.
The end result is an exquisite antique looking leather that highlights the
natural finish. In some ways a bit like an old
It is unfortunate Connolly ceased this process in the mid-eighties as some new
car buyers did not realise this was what the leather was supposed to look like.
Disappointingly, some people (even today) think the leather is grubby or dirty.
It is not! This is the way it is SUPPOSED to look. (If you do not like this
look and you like perfect "Lexus-like" leather, please do not ask us
to redye as we will politely decline). The leather on this example is perfectly
patina'd and rest assured, is supple soft!
The rest of the interior is equally beautiful. Excellent
head-liner with carpets like new including those in the boot. Look at the
photos of underneath the boot carpet and you will appreciate just how clean
this car is. The African burl walnut wood throughout the interior is simply superb. Completely factory original - never refinished - and yet without any of the typical peeling of the clear-coat and no cracks in the clear-coat lacquer finish. Truly quite amazing as virtually any Silver Shadow will show at least a few hairline fractures. This one has ZERO! And, with
the beauty of only the best of burl walnut, the grain in this Silver Shadow
displays a very intense grain and colour. From rich yellow ochres to rich reds
and browns. It is truly stunning.
Door panels, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments are all in very fine
condition.
The car has had 3 owners since new and has been
a meticulously maintained example. Of course, all cars sold by Park-Ward Motors
undergo our Predelivery Commissioning process and so the car is guaranteed to have
every major and minor service done with all features and functions in full operational
condition upon delivery.
The car is entirely rust and scale free.
Please make no mistake, this is an Investment Grade Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
that would be amongst the top 10% of the finest, chrome bumper Silver Shadow
available on the market. It best suits a collector or enthusiast who wants a
super original example in top condition.
Mechanically the car is in fantastic shape. It
has been recently work-shopped by Park-Ward with all the hydraulics/braking
system reviewed and working well. The engine truly purrs and gear-change is
smooth and quiet. The car is very spritely in power which is a good sign of a
well cared for and good condition motor. The odometer reads 45,500 miles and
although not verifiable, the car is unquestionably a low mileage example. Just a quick review under the bonnet - which was NOT detailed for these photos - is testimony to that. Tyres
are near new Hankook 215/75/15 whitewalls, with the hubcaps straight and the
stainless steel shiny. As you would expect, it comes with correct jack, tool
kit and owner's manual.
A/C blows ice cold and the heater works well.
Electricals have all been serviced so windows, seats and features &
functions work as they should. All interior and exterior lighting has been
checked with all bulbs and lamps operating correctly.
~~ A pedigree Silver Shadow, in
all, this is a wonderful example that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It is of
true “preservation show standard” and indeed an excellent condition driver. You
could easily drive her as is to your next club meet and take out a prize. ~~
International bidders are 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.
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Click HERE to see 100+ individual photos!