Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1971)
for sale
Price: US $25,000.00
Price: US $25,000.00
On offer from my collection of cars is
this factory restored pristine 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1. In
the late '90s, this car which has been in the family from new, was
sent back to the factory in England for a complete restoration.
Subsequent factory issued updates were done during the restoration.
Upon completion of the total rebuild, the manufacturer issued a
three year unlimited mileage warranty and the odometer was set to
zero. The car has won six awards so far, and one of the plaque was
donated to the factory. This car is flawless and everything operates
as it should.
Partial list of work done during the
restoration.
Body: Complete strip down to
bare shell, then the shell was dipped. The car was finished with a 16
coats of paint. All chrome parts, rubber parts etc. were refinished
or replaced with new ones. All emblems were replaced.
Interior: The interior war
totally rebuilt with new carpets, seats, gauges etc. The Burl walnut
panels were refinished where necessary or replaced. Factory premium
CD sound system, same as the one in the Silver Seraph, was installed, with the CD changer located in the boot(trunk). Dual battery system
was incorporated with a dashboard change-over push button.
Engine: The drive train was
totally rebuilt to preserver the engine matching numbers. Other items
in the engine compartment were replaced or reconditioned as
necessary.
Suspension: Every thing was
either replaced or rebuilt. The suspension was upgraded with the
factory issued suspension handling package.
Exhaust: Replaced.
Wheels/ Hub covers: Refreshened.
Some upgrades performed during the
restoration.
High torque starter motor was
installed. Suspension handling package installed.
Electric cooling fans were installed
behind the grill, in addition to the mechanical cooling fan assembly.
Trunnion based drive shafts replaced
with the superior “Lobro” based drive shafts.
Conversion to R134a based air
conditioning.
Some upgrades performed after the
restoration.
Replacement of the differential carrier
with the updated carrier.
Recently performed service
:
Hydraulic system serviced. The hydraulic accumulator spheres' valve
was changed to the piston and o-ring type supplied by Flying Spares.
Coolant serviced, spark plugs changed to iridium type plugs, tyres
were replaced due to age only.
Being a private sale of a used classic
car, warranty is not provided. You can be rest assured that, this is
one of the finest, if not the finest Silver Shadow 1 for sale, that
will provide a reliable and joyful driving experience. Due to the
impeccable condition of this car, it must be transported in a covered
car carrier and or placed and secured in a container.
The car comes with two of the six car
show awards.
The right to terminate this auction at
any time is reserved.
update: 2015-04-29
Used |
“Factory restored 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1 in pristine condition.” |
Year: | 1971 | Transmission: | Automatic |
Make: | Rolls-Royce | Body Type: | Sedan |
Model: | Silver Shadow | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Trim: | 4 Door | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Engine: | 6.75 Litres V8 | Options: | Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player |
Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Mileage: | 14,401 | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Interior Color: | Tan | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 |