Lot details Registration No: RKY874R Chassis No: SRH2414R Mot Expiry: March 2008
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 smooth 400 series automatic gearbox. 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 and of course they were introduced as just that - a Shadow - because it wasn't until the introduction of the Shadow II that one could call the first incantation a 'Shadow 1'.
The car we have on offer for you today dates from 1976 and is described by the private owner as being in good condition throughout with a current MOT certificate until March 2008 and road fund licence until the end of April next year as well allowing it to be driven home ready for its stately duties. The bronze bodywork is in good order but there is some slight damage apparently under the rear bumper whereas the interior, which is finished in cream leather, has all its original carpets, sheep skin overmats and foot rests to the rear.
It has a stainless steel exhaust, a working 8-track stereo with a selection of tapes, a safety isolation switch (and we will happily tell the new owner where to find it AFTER the sale) and although it is shown as having been re-registered that is only due to the previus wearing of a personalised number plate.
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