Priced for quick sale! Nice presenting example. Fully serviced & ready to go.
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow |
SubModel: | - 4 door sedan |
Type: | 4 door sedan |
Trim: | - 4 door sedan |
Year: | 1976 |
Mileage: | 99,500 |
VIN: | SRE-023649 |
Color: | Old Ivory (pale yellow) |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | Rear wheel drive |
Interior color: | Tan Connolly leather |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Barrington, Illinois, United States |
Extras |
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats Cassette Player, Leather Seats |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow - 4 door sedan |
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1976 Recently fully workshopped and serviced.
Thisis a nice presenting Silver Shadow finished in Old Ivory (pale yellow) with tan Connolly leather interior. Previously enthusiast owned, his is a nice clean driver example that is fun to potter around in but PLEASE understand she is no show car.She is mechanically and operationally sound. The body is reasonably straight but the paint is tired and showing some age. The car presents with a nice shine but there is mismatch colour on the right front fender and various top surfaces show pock marks and blemishes. There are little nicks and chips here and there and the car shows its typical "lead wiping" fracture marks which is common to ALL original Silver Shadows. (Rolls-Royce used a process of 'lead-wiping" to join body panels, o with the different metallurgic properties of lead, teel, nd aluminium, he over-lying paint would fracture in these places). Overall, he car is a true "10 footer". When driving up in her, he looks nice but please be clear; close up, ou can see the imperfections. The tan interior is the completely original Connolly leather and presents well and tidy. Although not brand new in appearance it does have a very lovely original patina about it that looks really nice.There are no tears, ips or heavy wear. Certainly, t shows the car has been well looked after in its 42 odd years. The wood was redone by someone other than us and although looks nice, t was not done to our normal and exacting standards. It otherwise still presents quite well with a high gloss and flat finish. The carpets are in good clean condition without any noticeable wear nor tears. The dash and rear parcel shelf are clean and present well. The original headliner, inished in broad cloth wool is in good condition but shows some discolouration. The trunk is in excellent condition. Very clean and tidy with its original factory wilton wool carpet. Under the hood, he is well organised and shows all the signs of a well maintained example. The car was recently inspected by Park-Ward Motors (America's leader in Silver Shadow restoration) and it shaped up very well. Brake hydraulics have all been done and various other mechanical items attended to, ncluding exhaust and bringing all services up to date. The air conditioning is ice cold and has been pressure tested. Overall a nice looking car in very original condition. This is no show car but a nice 6 or 7-out-of-10 driver quality example. I think with little extra effort in the paint, t could be brought to a 9-out-of-10. It has its original jack and hand-book.Rear window istinted dark. The car sports a set of near new super wide whitewall tyres which although not "our cup of tea" sets of the colour of the car well. Should you not like them, e would be happy to make arrangements to swap them out for a more traditional looking whitewall.
~~ This stately Silver Shadow is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It makes for a low cost tourer for either everyday driving or sunny weekend enjoyment! ~~
International bidders always welcome. We regularly sell world-wide.
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, lease note that as a serious collector of some 30 years, ll 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, e are dedicated to the preservation of the marque and as such, ny 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, ffering 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, firmly believe in the famous adage; "Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten." We hope you do too."
When our Rolls-Royces are commissioned for resale, hey 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, his 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, epairing the veneer if there is damage, taining 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, hains and gears are lubricated. Where central locking is fitted, hese are all serviced to ensure no "solenoid sticking" , nother common problem. Units are repaired and or changed as required for refurbished units. Door wiring and door-to-body wiring is checked, epaired 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, andles 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, any different aspects of Rolls-Royce restoration, ervice and maintenance and you have our dedication to correct and professional vehicle pre-delivery preparation and commissioning.
~~ Important note: the $2,000 deposit is due within 24 hours. If not paid, r if no contact is received within that period, e 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, 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, uctions are not a game so when you place a bid or offer, nd you are the winning bidder, lease 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, ou 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, f all the funds are not received as outlined above, 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, 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, f you change your mind for ANY reason and do not complete the transaction in the time-frame required, ou 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. ~~oo00oo~~ ~~ **Please note: As a professional collector and experienced restorer, 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, nce this Rolls-Royce is sold, 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, his 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, lease allow approximately 7-10 business days for this procedure. For more information on the Park-Ward Motor Museum and our skills, lease eBay message me and I would be happy to show you some 100 Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years ~~ Rolls-Royce values vary wildly, ntirely dependent on their condition. There are, of course, ther aspects that add or subtract from their values - Long Wheel Base versus regular, he year which dictated certain technical changes, tc. The colour alone, or 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, hese are "plus-or-minus" figures:
Year: 1974-1976 Model: Silver Shadow LWB
Show car: $40,000+ Exceptional: $35-40,000 Excellent: $25-35,000 Good: $18-25,000 Average: $12-18,000 Fair: $6-12,000 Basket case: < $6,000
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, 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, t 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, lease do not hesitate to contact me. According to the London based investment research firm; Historic Automobile Group International, lassic cars have appreciated on average, 3% per year since 1980, hilst overall stock values averaged an 11% gain over the same period. The following graph charts the value of collectible cars vs. the S&P500. |