100% original cosmetically unrestored example. Truly magnificent in rare colours
Price: | $46,500 |
Year: | 1973 |
Miles: | 45,575 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow |
Engine: | 6.75 Litre Rolls-Royce V8 |
Colors: | 2-tone Scots Pine over Larch Green (metallic) / Beige Connolly leather with green carpets |
Vin: | SRB-017508 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver
Shadow
1973
100% original, unrestored beauty ~ investment grade condition.
This is a gorgeous presenting Silver Shadow
sedan finished in rarely seen 2-tone Scots Pine over Larch Green. There would
only be a few such cars in this colour combination in the USA. 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 Wilton wool carpets and matching mouton overlays. The entire combination
is stunningly gorgeous.
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 marks and blemishes as you would surely expect including the
infamous lead-wiping marks as seen on all Silver Shadows, most notable at the
base of the “A” pillars and the sides of the “C” pillars. Because the car is
all original we would prefer not suggest repainting these areas. Notwithstanding,
and I reassure, the paint presents with a beautiful shine and lustre.
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. 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 excellent. There are some minor fracture lines in the clear finish
but these are indeed minor and only mentioned out of clear disclosure. There is
no peeling of the clear-coat and as such, there is no need whatsoever to
refinish. 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 its factory original push-button radio and Automobile 8-track.
The car has had 3 owners since new and has
been a meticulously maintained example. One of these owners, I am very proud to
say, was me in 2006.
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 10-20% of early Silver Shadows available on the
market. It best suits a collector or enthusiast who wants a super original, cosmetically
un-touched example.
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. Tyres are Michelin whitewalls which although are period correct, have
not been manufactured for some 20 years so we will happily replace if you intend
to drive this car regularly. The hubcaps are all 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.
We have sold many
Rolls-Royces around the world so all international buyers are very 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 150+ individual photos!
Click HERE to see 150+ individual photos!
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