Lot details Registration No: OVL700V Chassis No: SRH003925 Mot Expiry: May 2007
Launched in 1965, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a bold departure for the Crewe concern. Their first monocoque design, it also benefited from olio-pneumatic rear suspension, power disc brakes and GM's smooth 400-series automatic gearbox. A beguiling mix of sumptuous leather hides, rich wood veneers and deep lambswool carpets, its luxurious interior was rarely disturbed by the effortlessly potent V8 engine (in either original 6,230cc or later 6,750cc guise). Introduced in 1977, the updated Shadow II boasted a more ergonomic fascia, revised front suspension geometry and power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Undoubtedly better to drive, its new split level air-conditioning system was well received too.
Finished in metallic brown over bronze with light brown leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "very good" (bodywork, paintwork) or "excellent" (engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, wheels / tyres) condition. Stated to have covered just 8,650 miles from new (a figure apparently confirmed by both the previous owner and the Bentley dealer with whom he part-exchanged the car against a new Arnage), 'OVL 700V' is accompanied by its "original sales invoice" as well as various old MOT certificates dating back to 1988 (when the mileage stood at 3,139). Said to be "truly exceptional throughout" with even the driver's seat and armrest showing no sign of wear, the Shadow II is understood to have had "over £5,000 spent on its brakes etc" during 2005. Consequently judged to "drive like new with no faults", this remarkable 'timewarp' Rolls-Royce is offered for sale with history file, MOT certificate valid until May 17th 2007 and road tax until September 30th 2006.
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