1976 | Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Description
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a luxury saloon car built from 1965 through to 1980 and was the first Rolls-Royce to be constructed using a monocoque chassis and, to date, has the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce. The original Shadow was 3½ inches narrower and seven inches shorter than its predecessor, the Silver Cloud, but managed to offer increased passenger and luggage space thanks to more efficient packaging. Aside from a more modern appearance and construction, the Silver Shadow introduced many new features such as disc brakes replacing drum brakes and independent rear suspension rather than the ageing live axle design of previous models. It featured a 189bhp 6.75 litre V8 engine from 1970 onwards, mated to a GM 400 gearbox supplied by General Motors. The superb ride quality achieved in the Shadow was thanks to the innovative high-pressure hydraulic system with dual circuit braking and hydraulic self-levelling suspension.
In 2019 this elegant Rolls-Royce benefitted from mechanical work that cost the then owner £14,000. The previous owner was the custodian of MRX 321P for over 30 years and enjoyed the comfort and prestige of such a handsome example. These iconic Rolls-Royce’s are delightful to look at and even better to drive. Start the engine and the first thing that is apparent is both the smoothness and quietness of the 6750cc V8. The driving experience is first class and this Rolls-Royce, we are told, has been a joy to drive. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a collection of invoices confirming expenditure, this is a lovely example of the iconic Silver Shadow sensibly priced for a new owner. Consigned by Dominic Lake
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Rolls-Royce
- Model series
- Silver Shadow
- Model name
- Silver Shadow I
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1976
- Mileage (read)
- 87,481 mls
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Not provided
- Previous owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Saloon (4-doors)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 147/200
- Cubic capacity (ccm)
- 6750
- Cylinders
- 8
- Doors
- 4
- Steering
- Right (RHD)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Gears
- Not provided
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Not provided
- Rear brakes
- Not provided
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Others
- Manufacturer color name
- -
- Interior color
- Others
- Interior material
- Others
Optional equipment
- Rechtslenker
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Location
Historics Auctioneers
Historics Auctioneers
Thorney Business Park, Thorney Lane North -
SL0 9HF Iver
🇬🇧 United Kingdom