1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1

Registration No: PAO 837P
Chassis No: SRH20390
MOT: Exempt

• Desirable 'Series 1A' variant that has covered just 55,900 miles from new
• Original handbooks, full tools, spare keys and lots of paperwork
• Said to be in 'excellent overall' condition and to 'drive really well'

Launched in 1965, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a bold departure for the Crewe company. Their first monocoque design, it also benefited from olio-pneumatic rear suspension, power disc brakes and GM's silken 400 series automatic gearbox (though, the latter was not adopted until 1968). Such 'new technology' did not encroach on the luxurious interior with its sumptuous leather hides, rich wood veneers and deep lambswool carpets. Performance from the smooth 6230cc V8 engine (upgraded to 6750cc in 1970) was assured, the car wafting forward on a seemingly unstoppable wave of torque. Still immensely cosseting to drive, Shadows offer a genuinely different ownership experience to their mass made peers. Introduced in 1974, the so-called ‘Series 1A’ version featured ‘flared wheelarches’ which were added to accommodate a wider track and the use of superior radial tyres.

Finished in Cardinal Red with Beige leather upholstery, ‘PAO 837P’ is stated to have covered just 55,900 miles from new in the hands of six owners. Accompanied by a service book stamped up to 48,000 miles and said to have had ‘thousands spent on it over the years’, the Rolls-Royce is described by the vendor as being in ‘excellent overall’ condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. Further rating it as ‘an absolutely first class Silver Shadow’ with ‘superb paintwork, immaculate wood and fantastic leather’, he informs us that the luxury saloon comes with ‘original handbooks, all tools, spare keys and lots and lots of paperwork. Treated to new suspension bushes and reportedly ‘driving really well’, this attractive Series IA is worthy of close inspection.

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Excellent'
Engine: 'Excellent'
Electrical Equipment: 'Excellent'
Paintwork: 'Excellent'
Gearbox: 'Excellent'
Interior Trim: 'Excellent'

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899