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Barrington, Illinois, United States
Body Type:4 door sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6.75 Rolls-Royce V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Year: 1976
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Rolls-Royce
Model: Silver Shadow
Trim: Classic 4 door luxury sedan
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 3 speed automatic rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 92,000
Sub Model: 4 door saloon
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Walnut metallic over Masons Black
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Dark chocolate connolly hides with off-white pipin
~~ For those of you who follow my auctions, I take pleasure in introducing another of our range of "lower priced" Rolls-Royce Silver Shadows. For those who are new to my offerings; we normally present Roll-Royce Silver Shadow 1976 Very original presentation & This is one of the last of the series 1 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). Being VIN number 26518, makes this the 182nd LAST silver Shadow off the production line - out of some 20,000 made. This car is so late in the series that it was made using one of the new Silver Shadow II bodies. This sees the later style gas tank relocated behind the rear seat along with other slight modifications. These examples are indeed rare. This one is finished in Walnut metallic over Masons black with a Dark Chocolate Connolly hide interior and off-white seat piping. The floor rugs are a matching dark brown hemmed in black. The car is finished with hand-painted off-white fine-lines on the body waist-line and the hub-cap trim rings. The color is a stunning combination with the Walnut presenting as a rich bronze under typical light but then transforms into a deep copper hue in lower light and at night time, giving the car a very formal look. The chocolate leather finished off with the light piping sets the interior off perfectly. The rich brown carpets exquisitely complete the interior. Mechanically, the car is in superior condition. Not only has the car been subject to all the regular workshop processes undertaken by the The body on the car is straight and the paint is very nice. It has been a The interior of the car is lovely with its original Connolly hide leather showing only fair patina. Excellent testament of it being a well maintained example. All the wood is in excellent condition having been redone not too long ago. The finish is deep in gloss, very flat and smooth like glass. It is without any of the typical cracks or fractures in the lacquer most often seen. 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 regal Walnut browns of the leather and paint make the interior of this car very rich and inviting. **For the winning bidder, a set of genuine Rolls-Royce lambswool mouton rugs are available (shown in trunk 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 all so clean and crisp. It has an updated radio/CD fitted with all new speakers discretely fitted in the correct speaker positions. The chrome and bright work is very good without any pitting. The car comes with the correct jack, tools and operating manual. This is a high ranking driver example that needs nothing else doing. It makes for a gorgeous “weekender” that you could take touring immediately. It is very rare that we would recommend "driving a Rolls-Royce home across the country" because we think buyers should exercise their purchase gently in readiness. But, as this example is regularly driven, toured and maintained by an expert Rolls-Royce mechanic we confidently say; "go for it!" ~~ Being a significantly well-above average example of a
Silver Shadow, she has been priced accordingly.
Notwithstanding, we are open to sensible offers. ~~
International bidders are welcome. Click HERE to see many more high resolution 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 entusiasts) 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.” 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 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 read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.**
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: 1973-1976 Model: Silver Shadow Show car: $40,000+ Exceptional: $30-40,000 Excellent: $25-30,000 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
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