Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow £ 14,950

This early Silver Shadow was first registered in December 1968. It remained in the hands of its first owner until 1986, by which time it had recorded 78,000 miles. The next owner commissioned overhaul/rectification works undertaken by specialist P & A Wood of Essex in 1986 and we have MOT certificates from 1985 up to 1989, when the vehicle was imported to Jersey by the same owner, who kept the vehicle until his death in 2021.

Extensive restoration work was carried out by ourselves between 1994 and 1996 (fully documented), with limited subsequent use. The vehicle was acquired by Le Riche Auto from the estate Executor.

The engine runs well and the gearbox is in good order. The car has received attention to the hydropneumatic suspension system, with the reservoirs cleaned. The brakes have been rebuilt and new hoses fitted. Most recently, new tyres have been fitted all round (including the spare) and a new exhaust centre section fitted. There is however, scope for further mechanical improvement.

The bodywork of the car was extensively restored and fully re-painted during the works carried out between 1994 and 1996. The finish has deteriorated a little over the subsequent 25 years, with some small areas of corrosion, e.g. in the rear wings and some paint blisters, e.g. door tops. Overall however, the car is quite presentable and remains in a generally sound and solid condition.

As part of the restoration work, the interior was stripped and extensively refurbished with new carpets, leather work repaired and treated and any damaged veneer work renovated and re-lacquered. The luxurious interior remains in very good condition, with only a few minor marks evident.

This handsome Silver Shadow is a solid, roadworthy vehicle in a reasonable cosmetic condition, which would benefit from having a new owner who is prepared to spend some time and effort addressing the issues identified above, to return the car to an excellent condition.