This is a stunningly original presenting Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base (“LWB”) sedan finished in rarely seen Coffee Bean Brown. It has a single hand-painted fine line in tan to the waist-rails and hubcap beauty trim rings. The interior is finished in Champagne (beige/light tan) Connolly leather with matching Wilton wool carpets.
This LWB Silver Shadow is the actual car featured in the “Shouldn’t your second car be a Rolls-Royce?” advert of 1973.
This LWB sedan was the personal car of esteemed and well-known Rolls-Royce restorer, Mr Simon Curzon, the owner and operator of Zenith Motor Cars of Missouri whose work in any classic Rolls-Royce, especially Silver Cloud, ranks amongst the best in the world. Many, not just a few, of Mr Curzon’s cars have won multiple awards within the RROC to include Best in Class and Best in Show. This Silver Shadow was pampered in the same manner that Zenith Motors does with all its cars and, as such, has not only won these awards on first submission but the Royce Memorial award. This is achievement is considered a “Triple Crown” which, we believe, is the first and only time this has happened with a Silver Shadow in the history of the RROC. This coveted award status says almost everything one needs to know about the quality and condition of this motorcar.
An amazing aspect of this Silver Shadow is she is cosmetically, pretty much factory original in every respect. Most of the paint is original and what you see is in incredible condition. To explain; many “all original paint” cars also carry notable imperfections from years of polishing (thin paint) and then the ever-so-typical “lead wiping cracks” at the major body panel joints (A & C pillars and front head light upper brows). These are accepted as a “fact of life” when it comes to Rolls-Royce motor cars built in the 60s through to late 70s. That said, with this example, it is truly amazing how well the paint has held up. Yes, there are imperfections but ever so minimal considering what is typical. The only paint that has been done to her, we believe, was factory post-manufacture touch-up or possible dealer repair on the 2 rear quarters/doors. This is evidenced in the car’s build-sheets. You can see in the photos a slight mis-match. Given the originality of the car and its history, we do NOT recommend repainting. We can do so for you, and in a way that you will not “pick it” but we highly recommend keeping her as-is. Rest assured, whatever is your preference, the paint presents beautifully, as does the whole exterior.
And, it doesn’t stop there. The entire interior is also in equally beautiful condition. The Champagne Vaumol hides, unique to Connolly and Rolls-Royce of the era, is entirely factory original, is perfectly patina’d and rest assured, 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. 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.
Mechanically, the car is absolutely outstanding. Under the care of Mr Curzon, everything needing doing has been done and maintained rigorously, with all the hydraulics/braking system reviewed and working well and as it should. Have a look at the picture of how perfect the engine bay presents. 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. And the underside, besides being entirely rust and scale free is like that of a 5 year old example (pix included), with various many mechanical items cleaned, detailed, refinished, replated, powder-coated and/or replaced to show-standard. Absolutely and simply stunning!
The odometer reads 23,000 miles and although not verifiable, the car is unquestionably a low mileage example and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy. Tyres are near new Avon 235/70-15 whitewalls (the tyre of choice for Rolls-Royce), 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.
Notwithstanding the car’s meticulous maintenance, please remember 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.
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 Shadows available on the market. It best suits a collector or enthusiast who wants a super original example in top condition.
~~ A pedigree Silver Shadow, in all, this is a wonderful example that is ready to be shown or simply driven and enjoyed. It is of true “preservation show standard” which you could easily drive her, as-is, to your next club meet and take out a prize ~ this has already been proven! ~~
International bidders are welcome.
~~ **Please note: All Park-Ward Motors’ cars, once sold, undergo a process known as “Predelivery Commissioning” which is a detailed procedure for bringing all service and maintenance up to date before shipping to you as the new owner. As an experienced and professional restorer and collector of some 45 years, we have our own in-house Rolls-Royce dedicated service facility with qualified craftsmen on hand. Although our cars have already undergone workshop inspection PRIOR to being offered for sale, once sold, it will be put thru our workshop to ensure all major and minor services are up to date, is mechanically maintained in good shape and all major features and functions are operating as they should. The “Predelivery Commissioning” process ensures your new Rolls-Royce is turn-key. This is all done at NO CHARGE. We do this even though the car is contractually being sold “as-is”. As a passionate collector of the marque I take great pride and pleasure in passing on any of these great cars to its next owner (“caretaker”). Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! Depending on our work load, please allow approximately 21 business days for this process. For more information on the Park-Ward Motor Museum and our skills, please eBay message me and I would be happy to show you some 200+ Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years ~~
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