Very Pretty, Celebrity Owned Early Shadow. Picnic Table & Chippendale Dash Model on 2040-cars

This Silver Shadow is not only a beautiful example but is unique in that it was owned by famous singer of the 50's and 60's; Kay Starr. I have a file on the car which records her ownership along with the original Californian number plate; "Ms Jelly" which was her affectionate nick-name. Kay Starr owned the car from new up until 1992 and then the 2nd & 3rd owner from that time onwards. Kay Starr - weblink: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Starr

Last number plate “Ms Jelly” included with sale.

This is a VERY original and excellent condition Silver Shadow finished in 2-tone Cornish beige over Tobacco with parchment Connolly hides. It has hand-painted fine lines to the waistlines and hubcap beauty trim rings finished in contrasting tones. This unique combination presents quite stunningly providing a very classic look of the era.

The beauty about these early Silver Shadows is that they are “as the designer intended” – as Rolls-Royce conceived the car without all the safety requirement specifications introduced shortly after. Subsequent Silver Shadows had big changes to the dash board to meet US safety standards, so these early models have a plethora of wood and chrome knobs and switches – sadly, lost on later cars. On this car, the light African burl walnut has all been re-done at some stage in its life and presents in excellent shape (please note; re-doing all the wood correctly is in the order of $3,500). An added bonus is that the wood grain itself, by the grace of Mother Nature, is very rich in knots and grain offering a welcoming warmth against the parchment (light tan) leather interior. It looks truly stunning.

The interior of the car is beautiful. The leather is in very good original presenting condition with welcomed patina and remains soft and supple. Door panels, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments are all in very fine condition. Even the clock tick-tocks good time. And that wood, is to die for!

The exterior of the car is straight and the paint presents in nice condition. The car appears to have been repainted and looks to be some 15 years old. There are some early signs of minor crazing on the top surfaces (bonnet, boot and roof) but only detectable upon close inspection (shallow and not deep). This is an early sign these areas may need repainting but one could easily go a good number of years as they remain. Make no mistake, the finish is otherwise high in luster with a deep shine all over with only the most minor little chip, nick and blemish as you would expect of a 15 year old paint job. It presents well with chrome and glass in fine condition.

The trunk has all its original carpet fitted and is very clean and dry. Photos include a pic of the carpet folded back to reveal the original under felt which is like new. Tyres are Michelin (205/75). Hubcaps are straight and were recently buffed so the stainless steel is shiny.

Mechanically the car is in good order. It has been recently work-shopped by Park-Ward with all the hydraulics/braking system serviced and working well. 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. The car has lived most of its life in California so it is a rust-free example.

A/C blows ice cold and the heater works well. All interior and exterior lighting has been checked with all bulbs and lamps working as they should. Original jack (still in original factory wax paper wrapping) and operating manual, including a file of various service work receipts come with the car.

~~ The release of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in 1966 took the motoring world by storm and left even the most renowned luxury car manufacturers with dropped jaws and consumers in awe. It was to be the single most successful model ever to be produced by Rolls-Royce Motors. This one is a beautiful example and provides as an excellent all-round 8 out of 10 driver/collectible and/or take it as it is to your next Rolls-Royce & Bentley meet with confidence. ~~

International buyers welcome!

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.

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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) with trained Rolls-Royce craftsmen who are proficient in all aspects. We have now exceeded 200 Rolls-Royces and Bentleys restored and sold for shipping world-wide from our current premises. 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 to.”

*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: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of the Park-Ward Motor Museum. As a professional collector and experienced restorer, I have my own Rolls-Royce dedicated workshop with qualified craftsmen on hand. As a passionate collector of the marque I take great pride and pleasure in passing on any of my cars to its next owner (“caretaker”). In so doing, once this Rolls-Royce is sold, I will put the car back 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". 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 obtain my details on my "home page" or eBay message me and I would be happy to show you some 200 Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years ~~

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. Rarity is the biggest driving factor. The colour alone, for example can also 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:                     1966-1973
Make:                    Rolls-Royce

Model:                   Silver Shadow

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, 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.