The most original presenting and spectacular Silver Shadow II
Price: | $66,000.00 |
Year: | 1979 |
Miles: | 33,900 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow |
Engine: | 6.75 Litre Rolls-Royce V8 |
Colors: | Masons Black (non-metallic) / Biscuit tan Connolly leather interior |
Vin: | SRK-036767 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow II
1979
Unquestionably, the best original presenting example you will find!
Here is a really fine and stunningly
original example of a Silver Shadow II. Finished in classic Masons black with
honey tan Connolly leather with tan fine lines to the waist-rails and beauty
rings. Interior carpeting is finished in black with seat-matching tan leather
piping.
This is an entirely and completely
original low mileage example that has NEVER been restored and incredibly well maintained
by 2 owners since new. She presents in amazing excellent condition.
100% original paint without
any repairs or blends.
100% original interior with Connolly hide that looks and feels brand new.
This is an amazingly all
original car with no modifications – from the fine-lines, right down to the
original Blaupunkt push button radio and separate cassette player. This was a Peter
Satori,
Mileage is indisputable with
service receipts going back to 1985.
The body on this Shadow II is
entirely straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The car still sports 100%
of its original paint, which is truly quite amazing given that Rolls-Royce used
a single stage paint process that generally did not “go the distance”. To wit,
most Rolls-Royces of this era have all been repainted. For this one to be
original paint and still remain shiny is a testament to its careful ownership.
It could only have been stored in a climate controlled environment when not in
use for it to be this nice. When you look down the sides of the car, they are
very straight and true. The paint presents beautifully and, as surprisingly, with
virtually no marks at the base of the "A" and "C" pillars
(typical lead-wiping joints). There are only the most insignificant imperfections
here and there from its minimal use, but consistent with a low-mileage car.
Certainly, it needs nothing other than a wax from time to time.
The interior of this Shadow II
looks is pretty much close to perfect. The tan Vaumol Connolly hide leather is 100%
original from the factory. It has never been re-dyed and is in absolutely
outstanding condition with no tears nor fading and not a single sign of wear.
It is super supple and soft – true to its Connolly characteristics. Perhaps
these seats were covered and hence protected, because they are truly flawless
(those that know me, appreciate I rarely ever use that word). Have a look at
the photos where I include many close ups of the leather. My best description,
is the leather looks like that of a 2-3 year old Silver Shadow II. In my 45
years with Rolls-Royce, the last time I saw Silver Shadow leather this good was
back when the cars were new or near new.
A great welcome with true “original Vaumol leather” is the colour
characteristics. If you look at the pictures of the interior, there are some
close up shots that clearly show the colour is not just plain tan, but with a “burnished”
tone to the leather. You can see the rich ochre tan base and then in the fine
natural grain and pores of the leather is a darker tone. This natural quasi
“antique” leather look (like a
The burr walnut wood
throughout the car is stunning. They are also completely original and have not
been redone. They are not flawless (as I use that word with the leather) but in
excellent condition with only some slight imperfections in the lacquer on the driver
front door capping. The remaining three doors are perfect. The colour is deep,
the grain rich and the finish smooth.
The head lining is all original
and in fantastic condition still displaying the thick pilling of the Broad
cloth wool. Likewise, is the leather finish to the dash and top-roll. The contrasting
black
The Silver Shadow II presented here is work-shop inspected by Park-Ward where
all work needed is carried out. Important costly items such as the hydraulics
and brakes are 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 33,913 and the overall outstanding 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.
Unbelievably, the white-wall Michelin X tyres are most likely the 2nd set
of tyres on the car! These have not been produced for more than 20 years so are
another testament to originality. Surprisingly, they drive "ok" and
so from a display perspective, they are great to have if you are showing the
car. But, quite obviously, they will need changing for anything outside of commuting
to cars shows (let us know if you would like us to change them as we have a brand
new set of Avons "waiting in the wings"). The hubcaps are excellent
with no imperfections in the stainless and beauty rings. All remaining bright-work
is in good condition. Glass is perfect.
Under the bonnet, the presentation is amazing. It has not been precision
detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout its life. The under-bonnet
heat pads are like new! If you were to wonder what a Silver Shadow II looked
like under the bonnet when new - this is it. You must take the time to look at the
photos of the engine bay as its presentation is like that of only a 5 year old
example. Simply stunning!
As you would expect, this Shadow II comes with its original jack (still in its factory grease wrap paper), correct
tools and operating manual. It even has the paper "instruction"
templates for the radio and climate control.
With the car also comes its original Pioneer cassette player and correct
burl walnut wood trim piece.
The car is of very high standard
and is an easy 10 out of 10 driver rating and preservation class show-winner. I
would go as far as to say, she is could sit very proudly in any museum
displaying Rolls-Royce history. THAT, is how good she is.
~~ This stately Silver Shadow II is an outstanding representation
of the marque that is ready to be displayed, driven and enjoyed. She is of show
and museum quality which means you could take her to your next Rolls-Royce as-is
– she is that good! ~~
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
Click HERE to see detailed video walk-around and test drive
Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution photos