1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Lot details
Registration No: CNF 47M
Chassis No: SRH17808
Mot Expiry: June 2009

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.

Finished in metallic gold with tan leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. While, he adds that 'VKD 444' is "a pleasure to drive". Riding on correct type steel wheels, this smart Rolls-Royce is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until June 2009.

PLEASE NOTE: The registration number for this vehicle is now `CNF 47M' and not as stated in the catalogue.