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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow RHD sedan (1975)
for sale

Price: US $17,500.00

Description:

Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow
1975
A gorgeous chrome bumper “old-girl”.
This is a nice presenting Silver Shadow finished in 2 tone Caribbean blue over Silver Mink with Dove grey Connolly leather interior.
Previously collector and enthusiast owned, this 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. Serviced regularly and well maintained by London, UK Rolls-Royce agents; The Chelsea Workshop - right up until some 3, 000 miles previously to 2002. It came to the US shortly after then.
The body is reasonable straight but the paint is tired and showing some age. The sides of car present well as does the hood and roof with a decent shine but the top surface of the trunk lid, is pock marked and losing its shime. There are little scratches, marks and minor dings. The grey interior is the completely original Connolly leather and has never had any part replaced nor has it been dyed or tarted up. Although not brand new in appearance it does have a very lovely original patina about it that looks really nice. There are no tears, rips or heavy wear. Certainly, it shows the car has been well looked after in its 42 odd years.
The wood was redone by someone and although looks decent at a glance, was not very well finished off. Its deficiency is that it needs more coats of clear and then systmetically wetsanded to achieve the flat finish that is synonymous with Rolls-Royce wood finishes. If interested, we can complete the job for you. The original Wilton wool carpets are very good as its the dash and console sections. The original headliner, finished in an Everflex product for all European delivered Rolls-Roycs is literally like new.
The trunk is clean and tidy also with its original factory carpet.
The car was recently inspected by a leading local Rolls-Royce restorer and it shaped up very well. Brakes have all been done and some other minor mechanical items attended to. The air conditioning needs recharging but should wait until the car is sold (before going into regular use). It is currently in storage and not driven so the A/C will be completed by the RR shop for the winning buyer before it gets shipped. This is at no charge even if it is more than just a re-gas.
Under the hood, she presents clean and orgnaised.
Overall a nice looking car in very original condition. Not a show car but a nice 6 or 7-out-of-10 driver quality example. I think with little extra effort in the paint and interior wood, it could be brought to a 9-out-of-10.
It has its original jack and hand-book. The correct size 225/7/15 tyres have plenty of tread and in good usable condition. We think whitewalls would look better.
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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. 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 oral statements about the vehicle. Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age, in most US states, the mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the vehicle up to 30 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not bear any responsibility for any additional costs including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end, a cost of $35 per day shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also, you must remember that this is a classic +/-43 year old vehicle, and while it is up to you, I do not recommend that you just “hop in and drive it across the country”. At least, I have never done that. I have always professionally transported the cars from where I bought them to my home.

PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, DO NOT BID.


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