Gorgeous, well maintained RHD UK spec. Spectacular example from Park-Ward Motors

Make: Rolls-Royce
Model: Silver Shadow
SubModel: - 4 door saloon
Type: 4 door sedan
Trim: - 4 door saloon
Year: 1971
Mileage: 99,700
VIN: SRH-013642
Color: Shell grey (silver metallic)
Engine: 6.75 Liter Rolls-Royce V8
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: Rear wheel drive
Interior color: Navy blue Connolly leather
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Barrington, Illinois, United States
Extras
Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Cassette Player, Leather Seats

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Description of 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow - 4 door saloon





Rolls-Royce

Silver Shadow

Right-Hand Drive



1971


Desirable “chrome bumper”

car restored by Rolls-Royce

experts ~ in lovely condition.




This is a gorgeous presenting right-hand drive Silver Shadow sedan finished in Shell Grey (silver) with Navy blue Connolly leather hides. It has hand-painted dark blue fine lines to the waist-rails and hubcap beauty trim rings. The silver with navy blue makes for a very elegant combination and is classic for a Rolls-Royce. Certainly it is a hallmark of the era.

This car was owned by a local enthusiast who maintained the car very well and rarely drove her in inclement weather. Regularly storing her in a climate controlled environment.

The exterior of the car is straight and rust free with the underside clean and tidy. The paint is in excellent condition with the finish high in luster and consistent all over. It was repainted in its original colourssome 8 years ago and so is virtually chip and blemish free. Overall, the exterior presents beautifully with all chrome and glass in good condition. Inside door edges and jams are clean and tidy.

The interior of the car is also excellent. The interior leather is entirely original Connolly from factory. It is entirely without any tears or unsightly wear marks and the seats remain soft and supple. Door panels, dash, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments are all in very fine condition. Being a "home market" car (UK spec), the headliner is finished in Ambler so it presents in perfect condition like when it was new (US spec cars have broad-cloth wool which shows its age quickly. Ambla is a very high quality vinyl which lasts "forever"). to remind us of its London delivery, the "Jack Barclay Ltd" dealer emblem is proudly displayed at the entry step of both front doors. (On the centre console is a compass that can be easily removed if preferred). A 70's Radiomobile period correct cassette player has been added in place of the original 8-track (this may have been a factory option, we are unsure).

The light African burl walnut wood throughout is all original and although showing some minor marks in the front door cappings, is really in lovely condition. This is very rare to see on a Silver Shadow and is testament to the cars cosseted life-style. And, with the beauty of only the best of burl walnut, the grain in this Silver Shadow displays a very intense grain and colour. From rich yellow ochres to rich reds and browns with a hint of olive. It is truly stunning and quite superb.

The trunk carpet is excellent with the correct jack and tools in place. The whitewall tyres are brand new 215/75/15s, with the hubcaps straight and the stainless steel shiny. It has the later style vented caps (74 onwards) which set off the car nicely but should you prefer the original non-vented caps, we have these available as an alternative.

Mechanically the car is in fantastic shape. It has been recently thoroughly work-shopped by Park-Ward with all the hydraulics/braking system serviced and working well. The car has been well maintained over the years with the more typical items – such as rotors, pads and brake lines, by example - having been done. The engine truly purrs and gear-change is smooth and quiet. The car is very spritely in power which is a good sign of a well cared for and good condition motor. Being a UK car, these have a none of the anti-pollution equipment as fitted to North American cars and, a little known fact, the higher compression engines. So there is actually a notable difference in power and performance. The odometer reads just on 100,000 miles and although not verifiable, the car looks every bit a low mileage example.

A/C blows ice cold and the heater works well. Electricals have all been serviced so windows, seats and features & functions work as they should. All interior and exterior lighting has been checked with all bulbs and lamps operating correctly. The car has modern-style window tinting fitted in excellent condition but if you are a purist, as I am, and you would prefer this removed, simply let us know.
Special bonuses for being a UK spec car include; "Corniche style" front headrests, Ambler head-lining (as mentioned), optional ash-try on driver-side top-roll (you will also see the dashis slightly different in shape to accommodate this feature) and left & ride-side parking lights (in the UK can park your car facing in either direction on all roads and choose which side of exterior parking lights to be illuminated). It also has the pull-out style ofhand-brake.
Sporting period and regional correct Rolls-Royce number plates; "1800 TU" (which come with the car), it has factory correct and original option front fog lamps fitted and a front bumper badge bar.

This Silver Shadow very comfortably ranks an easy 10-out-of-10 driver quality example.


~~ A pedigree Silver Shadow, in all, this is a wonderful example that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It is not of
“show standard” but indeed an excellent condition "driver". Having said this, you could easily drive her as is to
your next club meet and remain proud. It ranks very comfortably as a 10 out of 10driver. ~~
We have sold many Rolls-Royces around the world so all international buyers are very welcome!



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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.

We hope you do too.”

We at Park-Ward Motors – the things we do.


When our Rolls-Royces are commissioned for resale, they are indeed professionally and correctly “fully work-shopped”. No corners are cut. And it is all addressed in true Crewe tradition. There is way too much to list here but to give you an example of our commitment to excellence of the various processes, this is one such example of what we do:


Doors and windows:-


Every car has its interior door panels removed. If the wood is in need of repair (as most are) it is refinished in-house by trained and talented craftsmen at Park-Ward Motors. This is a detailed process of stripping the wood of its old lacquer, repairing the veneer if there is damage, staining the top surface as per Rolls-Royce methodology and refinishing with no less than 25 coats of clear lacquer. Hand wet-sanded and polished between all of its last 15 coats. New window felt guides and wood-to-glass foam seals are fitted. All window mechanisms are checked and serviced for smooth and efficient up and down movement. This includes an electrical modification to rectify the typical “slow window syndrome”. All tracks, chains and gears are lubricated. Where central locking is fitted, these are all serviced to ensure no “solenoid sticking”, another common problem. Units are repaired and or changed as required for refurbished units. Door wiring and door-to-body wiring is checked, repaired and/or replaced as required. The splash plastic on the inside of the doors to protect the leather panels from rain splash from inside the door is replaced with correct specification black plastic as used by the factory. Cut to shape and glued in position as per original. All door hardware is checked and repaired as required including locks, handles and scuttle finishes. The door is reassembled with all items cleaned and polished. The wood refitted and the leather panels are re-Connollised before final fitment.

Take this example and apply it to the many, many different aspects of Rolls-Royce restoration, service and maintenance and you have our dedication to correct and professional vehicle pre-delivery preparation and commissioning.~~ **Please note: 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 ~~





**PLEASE read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.**


~~ Important note: the $2,000 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.~~



~~oo00oo~~


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 along standingreputation 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 bidcan notbe 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 fundsarerequired 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 transactioninthe 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 receiveconcoursquality 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 a45 year oldcar is predominantly comprised of45 year oldparts. Andoldparts 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,byexample; 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 thisreasonit 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 thisregardthe 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. Should there be any legal dispute after the sale, (andI certainly hope there would never need to be!), all such disputes shall be determined in the jurisdiction of McHenry County, Illinois - the domicile of Park-Ward Motors. I can hold the vehicle up to 30 days while you arrangeshippingbut you must immediatelyinsureit. 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+/-45 year oldvehicle, 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 themtomy 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, onlyfewof 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.


~~ **IMPORTANT NOTE: 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. We call this; "Predelivery Commissioning". Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! Depending on our work load, please allow approximately 14-21 business days for this procedure. We will keep you posted every step of the way. 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 ~~

~~oo00oo~~

Year: 1970-73
Make: Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Show car: $45,000+

Exceptional: $35-45,000

Excellent: $30-35,000

Good: $20-30,000

Average: $10-20,000

Fair: $5-10,000

Basket case: < $5,000
less: 20% for RHD


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 $30,000 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.
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