Rare Regal Colour Combination In Beautiful Condition. Texas/arizona Car. on 2040-cars
1977
Here is a really beautiful
and original looking example of a Silver Shadow II. Finished in Garnet with a rich
burgundy Everflex vinyl top and matching fine lines to the waist-rails and
hubcap beauty rings. "Garnet" is an interestingly beautiful colour in that it takes on a rich blood-red hue under strong sunlight but then transforms into a deep plum-black at night, giving the car a very formal appearance.The interior has elegant light tan (beige) Connolly hides with
matching This is a wonderful example that has been nicely maintained
and presents in very fine condition. It is primarily all original - right down to
the original Blaupunkt push button radio and separate cassette player. This was
a south-western state car ( This Silver Shadow
II has been work-shop inspected by Park-Ward Motors with all work needed
carried out. Important costly items such as the hydraulics and brakes are fully
inspected and serviced as required. This includes flushing the system and new fluid, checking of all pumps, accumulators, rotors, calipers, brake hoses
and system pressure tested and bled. It is ready to drive and enjoy. The
odometer shows a low 61,000 and although this is not verifiable, the mileage is
commensurate with the condition. It is very quiet and smooth on the road
without any of the typical “thumps” and “rattles” typical of poor (or even
averagely) maintained examples of this model. Mechanically the car is subject to the
strong reputation of Park-Ward Motors which is responsible for any and all
refurbishment, repairs, maintenance and service. Far too much to list here but
we go over every single mechanical and operational part of the car to ensure all is in good
shape and conforms with Rolls-Royce standards. If anything is found to be
faulty, it is repaired and attended to responsibly and professionally to ensure
good working condition. This includes the complex hydraulic and braking system
which can be a costly repair if not attended to professionally by experts such
as ourselves. We go through the whole system bringing it up to date with
maintenance and service. The
interior presents extremely well with original Connolly hides as used exclusively by Rolls-Royce. There is some light
creasing on the driver seat back rest but it is the typical patina you expect
and looks nice. The wood has all been refinished by Park-Ward which involves a
labour intensive process of some 20+ coats of clear lacquer. This includes the
complete dash, all 4 doors and the rear passenger vanity mirrors. The
process was done in accordance with the Rolls-Royce "multi-layer
lacquering technique" which involves painstaking wet sanding and buffing
by hand between all coats. The final finish on the wood throughout is simply
stunning. Carpets are
good and headliner in fine condition. There are minor marks on the
headliner over the rear seat which is a result of Rolls-Royce methods of
gluing the headliner in place. This is typical to all cars and simply mentioned
for clear disclosure. The original
The body on this Shadow II is very straight and the paint is
shiny and lustrous. The car was repainted some 5-10 years ago and presents
well. There are some
small chips, marks and blemishes but only minor and far less typical for the
age. There are some stress cracks in the paint in various places caused by
Rolls-Royces’ method of “lead wiping” which is typical and common to the Silver Shadow series. These are not objectionable and the
car presents with a glossy and consistent finish. A new Everflex vinyl top was
fitted by Park-Ward and this looks very regal. As part of preparing the car, all the chrome and bright work was removed and machine buffed then hand polished prior to
reassembly. This includes the grill, headlight
surrounds, bumpers, side mouldings, internal door scuff plates and kick panels
and all 4 hubcaps. Upon final assembly all retaining screws are “aligned” in
the Rolls-Royce tradition. The polishing process makes the car look like new. The car is of very high standard and is an easy 8 out of 10 driver
rating.
The “II” mark provided
considerable improvement over the earlier Silver Shadow. In
1977, the model was renamed the Silver Wraith II (Shadow II) in recognition of
several major changes, most notably rack and pinion steering, modifications to
the front suspension which improved handling markedly, a dual exhaust along
with the first-to-market fully automatic dual system air-conditioning system
and a modernised and improved dash lay-out. The model represents the pinnacle
in design features for the Silver Shadow series that started production in
1966. This particular Silver Shadow II is the 133rd Silver Shadow II off the production line and so represents one of the first of some 10,000 built of the series. 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 some 150 high resolution photos
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 read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.** ~~oo00oo~~
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 ~~ **Please
note: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of the
Year: 1977-1980 Model: Silver Shadow II
Show car: $40,000+ Exceptional: $35-40,000
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
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