1972 | Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I

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Built before Rolls-Royce disappeared up their own backsides and renamed themselves The House of Rolls-Royce (and no, I’m not joking), this Silver Shadow is a charming reminder of why everyone who was anyone bought one; legends like Sir Tom Jones, George Best, and Barry Sheene all had one, as did Muhammad Ali, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Dean Martin, Aristotle Onassis, and Frank Sinatra.

This example features the later 6750cc 189bhp V8 engine, which is enough to endow the old girl with sprightly performance without being vulgar enough to trouble the rear tyres with anything so boorish as a chirrup upon setting off.

This car hasn’t been used for nine months and is starting to complain about this. It needs a sympathetic new owner to titivate and cherish it – and then drive it.

Despite the later engine spec this car is still a Mk1 Shadow, with the more delicate bumpers and slightly cleaner lines than the Shadow 2 which was introduced soon after this one was built.

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