Lot details
Registration No: GRC878N
Chassis No: SRH20093
Mot Expiry: June 2008

The 'Best Car in the World' was built at Crewe from 1945 and the first monocoque range, the Silver Shadow, was launched in 1965. It came complete with all-independent suspension, disc brakes, power assisted everything, self-levelling and the claimed 'ultimate' build quality. All cars had the 6.75 litres from the summer of 1970 and came with the General Motors GM400 automatic transmission, were 17ft long, weighed 4800lbs unladen but could still achieve some 120mph top speed. Albeit at 12-14 miles to the gallon. The Shadow II was introduced in 1977 but of course the early models were only referred to as Shadow's by the factory as they could not be designated 'I' until the 'II' was launched.

Registered in 1974 this particular example is finished in Brewster Green metallic and has the Parchment leather interior. It is described by the owner as being in good condition throughout and at some time during this ownership the interior woodwork was relaquered and the trim refurbished. It has some service history and is used regularly and it has benefitted from a recent service during which two new Avon tyres were fitted.

Good cars are still in demand and this particular example can be driven home from the sale by the new owner as it is fully MOT tested and taxed for the road until June 2008.