Stunning, very original quality Californian example. the Park-Ward Motors Museum
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Shadow |
SubModel: | - Long Wheel Base ("LWB") |
Type: | 4 door sedan |
Trim: | - Long Wheel Base ("LWB") |
Year: | 1976 |
Mileage: | 73000 |
VIN: | LRE-026622 |
Color: | 2-tone Silver Sand over Walnut (both metallic) |
Engine: | 6.75 Liter Rolls-Royce V8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | Rear wheel drive |
Interior color: | Beige Connolly hide with chocolate piping |
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 - Long Wheel Base ("LWB") |
Roll-Royce Silver Shadow “LWB” 1976 Immaculate, original & simply stunning presentation Agorgeous two owner Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base ("LWB") sedan in simply stunning condition in every respect. This is one of the last of the Silver Shadows. It can be confidently said that the 1974-76 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 2-tone Silver Sand over Walnut (both metallics) and accentuated by hand-painted fine-lines on the body waist-line and the hub-cap trim rings in chocolate. This all coordinates very handsomely with beige Connolly hide leather interior with chocolate seat piping and Wilton wool floor rugs in the reverse theme of chocolate with seat-matching beige piping. The whole ensemble is truly very rich and inviting. The chocolate carpeting with beige leather binding continues thru to the trunk (boot). The body on the car is very straight and the paint is extremely nice. It has been a Californian car since new (north-west of Sacramento) so completely rust free and very clean underneath. A perfect testament to its well maintained and cosseted life-style, much of the paint on the car is all original. This is very rare to see on Silver Shadows these days as the paint would normally never go the distance, usually chemically breaking down after 20 years (this most notable with metallic paint finishes with Silver being the worst effected). The paint is shiny and presents very well indeed, albeit with a few little nicks and minor blemishes which are barely noticeable but mentioned out of clear disclosure. And, of course, being mostly original paint, we know the car is accident free. The Everflex top is brand new fitted by us because a section of seam stitching had come undone in the position above the driver. The only way this can be remedied is by replacing the top. It was done so in the correct factory method including replacement of the front windshield rubber gasket. The interior of the car is in stunning condition with virtually perfect original Connolly hide leather. The leather has never been replaced or repaired. Excellent testament to its relatively low mileage (any lines you may see in the photos are the “natural” creases in the leather – for some reason, they are accentuated in the photos whereas in real life the seats present with a welcoming patina that is just gorgeous). The leather is soft and supple. Rolls-Royce used Connolly "Vaumol" hides which are vat dyed to the base colour (in this case beige) and then hand rubbed with a dark tone that would capture the natural pores and folds in the grain. The finish provides for a quasi antique look, in some ways like a chesterfield couch. The beauty of un-dyed Vaumol hide is this toning effect is maintained whereas recolouring results in the leather ending up being just the main colour. Please look at the close up photos of the Vaumol to appreciate this expensive and detailed process. If you are the sort of person that likes "brand new leather" like that in a new Lexus, you will not appreciate this. And, very respectfully, we will not dye this beautiful original leather at any cost (sorry). All the interior wood is in excellent condition with dash all original and the door cappings never having been redone. Other than some minor seat belt buckle chips in the front doors, it is excellent. The rear door cappings show no signs of imperfections whatsoever. This is very rare for a Silver Shadow and is another clear testament to its well cared for low mileage existence. The headlining is in beautiful condition without any of the "grubbiness" often seen on these wool headliners. The carpet is also excellent without a flaw. The deep grain and glossy finish of the rich grained wood in this example combined with the dramatic beige and chocolate interior makes it all very rich and inviting. **For the winning bidder, a set of genuine Rolls-Royce lambswool mouton rugs are available at additional cost. We recommend chocolate as the most suitable colour fitment. 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 all so clean and crisp. It has its original push-button radio and Pioneer 8-track fitted. 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. Take a close look at the engine bay photos and one could be excused to think this was a 5 year old example. It has not been “done-up” for sale but correctly maintained in original condition. All hydraulics and brakes have been inspected and tested, working well. Exhaust is good. The car comes with the correct jack, tools and operating manual. The car shows 73,000 miles however, if I were to say it had done only 30,000 you would believe so. She is that good! This is a 10 out of 10 driver example that needs nothing else doing. It makes for a gorgeous “weekender” that you could take to your next RR meet with pride and joy. ~~ Being a significantly way-above average example of a Silver Shadow, this will bring a good price. Notwithstanding, it remains sensibly priced. ~~
International bidders are welcome.
Inset "close-up" showing unique Vaumol hide "toning process" that brings out the Connolly grain Click HERE to see many additional photos! 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 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. ~~ 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 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 must be undertaken BEFORE you bid or make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally inspect the car. Please note, however, we do NOT allow 3rd party inspectors because history has sadly proven, they are not worth their weight in salt. Do not waste your time nor money - come yourself and we will go over the car in detail with you. 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.
~~oo00oo~~ 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: 1973-1976 Model: Silver Shadow
Show car: $45,000+ Exceptional: $35-45,000 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, 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. 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. Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial! |