Roll-RoyceSilver Shadow

1976

Immaculate original condition

This is one of the last of the Silver Shadows made. It can be confidently said that the 1975-76 year manufactured Silver Shadows were the best of the series as they incorporated all of the technological and design enhancements developed over the life of the model (1966-76).This one is finished in “Highland Green” with Honey Tan Connolly hide interior with Ivory piping and light fawn rugs. The car is finished with hand-painted tan fine-lines on the body waist-line and the hub-cap trim rings. The color is a stunning combination with the “Highland Green” presenting in a deep emerald hue. The leather finished off with Ivory piping sets the interior off perfectly. With the subtle factory green tint to the glass all round the car looks stunning.The body on the car is straight and the paint presents well. There areimperfections here and there that can be seen on close inspection of the photos (there are the typical marks at the "A" and "C" pillars where Rolls-Royce used the lead-wiping technique to join body panels. This caused the paint to fracture as. This occurred on literally EVERY Silver Shadow made). There is also some small paint chips around the headlights however they are not objectionable but are mentioned out of “clear-disclosure”.The interior of the car is in stunning condition with excellent condition Connolly hide leather. All the wood – on the dash window surrounds the door cappings and the vanity mirrors– were professionally re-done to exacting Rolls-Royce standards at considerable cost by a RR wood re-finisher and has the correct flat mirror finish. It is truly flawless The headlining is very good and the carpet excellent. The deep grain and glossy finish of the rich grained wood in this example combined with the warmth of the Honey tan leather make the interior of this car very rich and inviting. Overall it is like new and smells like it too. **For the winning bidder a brand new set of genuine Rolls-Royce lambswool mouton rugs are available (driver side shown in pics).**All interior feature and functions are fully operational including all electrics – seats windows gauges clock etc. The A/C blows icy cold and heater working well. Everything is also clean and crisp. It has its original push-button radio and factory installed 8-track cassette – not many left these days.The chrome and bright work is stunning without any pitting and the rubber around the car is good.Mechanically the car is in superior condition and the presentation under the bonnet and under carriage clearly shows that. It has not been “done-up” for sale but maintained in original condition. The car drives very smooth is very throttle responsive and brakes well. All hydraulics and brakes have been inspected and tested working perfectly. Exhaust is good. The car has been fully work-shop inspected. The car is fitted with a matching set of Michelin tires. These are delightfully "period correct" but they are old. For show use and light driving they are fine but if you are intending to go touring new tyres are recommended. We can supply and fit these if you so require. Please enquire.This is a 9 out of 10 driver example that needs nothing else doing. Even though not a show car she makes for a gorgeous “weekender” that you could still take to your next RR meet with pride and joy.

Please take the time to look at the photo link below to many additional photos where I have endeavored to capture how pretty this car is. Please feel free to ask any and all questions you may have as it is an as-is auction.

~~ Being a significantly well-above average example of a Silver shadow this will bring a good price. Notwithstanding it remains sensibly priced. ~~

International bidders are welcome.

For extra photos on this fine example go to the link below. The photos are of super high resolution so if you right click on any you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail.Click HERE to see additional photos!

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A note from RRMOTORSINC:

For those Rolls-Royce enthusiasts who have followed my auctions in the past I welcome you all. For those who are new to my adverts and/or the marque please note that as a serious collector of some 30 years all my cars are truly described examples. I have my own private Rolls-Royce workshop (not open to the public but dedicated to my own cars and fellow RR enthusiasts) with trained Rolls-Royce craftsmen who are proficient in all aspects. As a team we are dedicated to the preservation of the marque and as such any car that leaves the stable is completely inspected and work-shopped to ensure mechanical and operational items are maintained appropriately. We adopt a “keep it original” mentality with pride and confidence offering after sales technical support and assistance well beyond the sale. Because most of my cars are offered for the pleasures of driving enjoyment it is not always possible or practical to seek perfection (in the true sense of the word) but we do always uphold excellence in whatever we do. Our cars are by no means cheap priced cars but we like to think they are amongst the best. To this end I firmly believe in the famous adage; “Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” We hope you do too.”

~~ Important note: the $2000 deposit is due within 24 hours. If not paid or if no contact is received within that period we reserve the right to offer the car to any other party.~~

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This Rolls-Royce is part of a private collection. Although licensed and bonded I am not a main-stream retail car dealer or broker; I am a professional car collector of some 30 years with considerable experience and knowledge of Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars. I have a long standing reputation being associated with the marque which I take seriously. I take pride in my cars and have fun in collecting and restoring them. However auctions are not a game so when you place a bid or offer and you are the winning bidder please understand you have entered a binding contract. You cannot bid and win the auction and expect not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning does not mean you are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the opportunity to inspect it. Any inspection contemplated should be undertaken BEFORE you bid or make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally inspect the car. Once you bid or make an offer you are doing so to buy WITHOUT conditions. Your bid can not be subject to anything. A $2000.00 deposit (non-refundable) is required within 24 hours of the close of the auction and payable by PayPal. The balance of funds are required within 7 days of the close of the auction and must be provided by cashier’s check or bank wire. I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of transfer fees. Full payment must be made (and payments cleared) before the title and/or the vehicle is released. All payments are non-refundable. Payments as described above form an important part of this purchase contract and so if all the funds are not received as outlined above I reserve the right to terminate the transaction without notice. If there has been any deposit or other part payments received and I elect to terminate the contract I reserve the right to keep any such deposits or payments and resell the vehicle to another bidder or interested party or re-list the vehicle at any time. To be clear if you change your mind for ANY reason and do not complete the transaction in the time-frame required you will forfeit your deposit. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a national and worldwide basis but the winning bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and at his cost.

As a collector and experienced restorer of the marque I make every effort to bring my cars to a high standard. By comparison my cars are generally superior to others available but they are by no means perfect. You must expect some issues. Unless specifically stated the car is not of show standard but of nice "driver" condition. Please understand show cars of this model cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to achieve and sell for prices commensurate so the sale price of this car reflects its relative condition. You are buying "condition" accordingly. Buyers should not expect to receive concours quality or "perfect" cars at these prices. Please also understand the very nature of these classic Rolls-Royces is such that it is not always possible to attend to every item or perhaps I may have inadvertently overlooked items. Further and very importantly these cars are classic cars also because they are old. So this means a 25 year old car is predominantly comprised of 25 year old parts. And old parts will fail. All buyers must understand and expect that things can or will wear out break and/or stop functioning without notice. This is even more likely with hand-built English cars of early technology when compared to the typical American car of the same vintage. Please note fitted radio/stereo systems are usually subject to upgrade by purchasers so I do not ensure operation of these. Similarly cruise control systems fitted to these classics were of an inferior design and I do not check or warrant the operation of these. Suspension and brakes on these cars are complex. We thoroughly check them and replace things that are identified faulty. But please understand by example; if we change a brake line because it appears aged or faulty we do NOT at the same time replace all other hoses because they are of similar age. This is considered "preventative maintenance". We do not do this unless specifically requested and is not included in the purchase price. Feel free to ask for this additional service. Further a feature or function that is working perfectly one moment may decide to play-up the next. After all it is some 25 years old. This is the nature of any classic car and especially a Rolls-Royce which was very "complicated" for its era. For this reason it is necessary for the following condition:

The vehicle is being sold "as-is/where-is" with no warranty expressed written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are made with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be responsible for errors in description authenticity genuineness or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. If any aspect of the description contradicts what can be seen in the photos then the photos shall prevail as the reference point. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness unforeseen imperfection defect or damage. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer’s request prior to the close of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any written or oral statements about the vehicle. Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age in most US states the mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown and accepts no responsibility for any discrepancy with independent reports such as Carfax AutoCheck etc. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the vehicle up to 30 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not bear any responsibility for any additional costs including storage transportation or repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end a cost of $35 per day shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also you must remember that this is a classic +/-25 year old vehicle and while it is up to you I do not recommend that you just “hop in and drive it across the country”until you have familiarised yourself with the car. At least I have never done that. I have always professionally transported the cars in enclosed carriers from where I bought them to my home. PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU CONTEMPLATE DOING SO AS RESPECTFULLY THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS. I am sorry if these terms seem harsh but there seem to be some very unrealistic buyers out there - fortunately only few of these people exist but those that do can make life difficult so it appears EVERYTHING needs to spelled out. Very simply put this is an old car being offered for sale. It is not new and is subject to the perils of age. Further Rolls-Royces are not without nuances idiosyncrasies and they are renown for a host of design issues which can make them not inexpensive to maintain. This is well documented in many circles. You need to be a special and considerate type of purchaser to own a Rolls-Royce. Their down-side is part of the fun in owning them! As the old saying goes; "we love to hate them and hate to love them!" So please respect the terms and conditions when you bid.

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~~ **Please note: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of a dear friend of mine. As a professional collector and experienced restorer I have my own Rolls-Royce dedicated workshop with qualified craftsmen on hand; The Park-Ward Motor Museum. As a passionate collector of the marque I take great pride and pleasure in passing on any of these great cars to its next owner (“caretaker”). In so doing once this Rolls-Royce is sold I will put the car thru my workshop to ensure that it is mechanically sound and all major features and functions are operating as described even though the car is contractually being sold "as-is". Certain items such as final electrical tests and hydraulic pressure checks are usually left for this stage as these are considered "commissioning procedures". In this case this will include the air conditioning system of this car. This and considerable other work will be performed after the sale and before delivery. This is all done at NO CHARGE. Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! Depending on our work load please allow approximately 7-10 business days for this procedure. For more information on the Park-Ward Motor Museum and our skills please eBay message me and I would be happy to show you some 100 Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years ~~

VALUES:Rolls-Royce values vary wildly entirely dependent on their condition. There are of course other aspects that add or subtract from their values – Long Wheel Base versus regular the year which dictated certain technical changes etc. The colour alone for example can make a big difference. So for the benefit of new-comers to the marque please see the approximate guide to values based on a particular model below. Please remember these are “plus-or-minus” figures:

Year: 1974-1976Make: Rolls-Royce

Model: Silver Shadow

Show car: $45000+

Exceptional: $35-40000

Excellent: $25-35000

Good: $18-25000

Average: $12-18000

Fair: $6-12000

Basket case: < $6000

Hopefully this will provide a reference point for the Rolls-Royce being featured in this listing as it compares to the range of different condition examples.Please note a very poor condition example that is tired and not maintained can easily demand some $30000 in restoration to make it a "nice" example but remember it will be no longer original. So don't be fooled by "cheap buys". For any specific questions about this unique example of a Rolls-Royce please do not hesitate to contact me.

According to the London based investment research firm; Historic Automobile Group International classic cars have appreciated on average 13% per year since 1980 whilst overall stock values averaged an 11% gain over the same period. The following graph charts the value of collectible cars vs. the S&P500.

"RRMOTORSINC": Qualified & experienced in Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars world-wide for more than 30 years