Well maintained all "together" LWB in classic colour combination. Very original.
Price: | $35,500 |
Year: | 1975 |
Miles: | 53,975 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow |
Engine: | 6.75 Litre Rolls-Royce V8 |
Colors: | White (non metallic) / black Connolly leather |
Vin: | LRD-022377 |
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!
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 some 150 high resolution photos
*** This missing control knob for the clock will be replaced prior to delivery ***
*** This missing control knob for the clock will be replaced prior to delivery ***
Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution photos