Rare Regal Colour Combination In Beautiful Condition. Texas/arizona Car. on 2040-cars
Barrington, Illinois, United States
1977
Here is a really beautiful and original looking example of a Silver Shadow II. Finished in Garnet with a rich burgundy Everflex vinyl top and matching fine lines to the waist-rails and hubcap beauty rings. "Garnet" is an interestingly beautiful colour in that it takes on a rich blood-red hue under strong sunlight but then transforms into a deep plum-black at night, giving the car a very formal appearance.The interior has elegant light tan (beige) Connolly hides with matching This is a wonderful example that has been nicely maintained and presents in very fine condition. It is primarily all original - right down to the original Blaupunkt push button radio and separate cassette player. This was a south-western state car ( This Silver Shadow II has been work-shop inspected by Park-Ward Motors with all work needed carried out. Important costly items such as the hydraulics and brakes are fully inspected and serviced as required. This includes flushing the system and new fluid, checking of all pumps, accumulators, rotors, calipers, brake hoses and system pressure tested and bled. It is ready to drive and enjoy. The odometer shows a low 61,000 and although this is not verifiable, the mileage is commensurate with the condition. It is very quiet and smooth on the road without any of the typical “thumps” and “rattles” typical of poor (or even averagely) maintained examples of this model. Mechanically the car is subject to the strong reputation of Park-Ward Motors which is responsible for any and all refurbishment, repairs, maintenance and service. Far too much to list here but we go over every single mechanical and operational part of the car to ensure all is in good shape and conforms with Rolls-Royce standards. If anything is found to be faulty, it is repaired and attended to responsibly and professionally to ensure good working condition. This includes the complex hydraulic and braking system which can be a costly repair if not attended to professionally by experts such as ourselves. We go through the whole system bringing it up to date with maintenance and service. The interior presents extremely well with original Connolly hides as used exclusively by Rolls-Royce. There is some light creasing on the driver seat back rest but it is the typical patina you expect and looks nice. The wood has all been refinished by Park-Ward which involves a labour intensive process of some 20+ coats of clear lacquer. This includes the complete dash, all 4 doors and the rear passenger vanity mirrors. The process was done in accordance with the Rolls-Royce "multi-layer lacquering technique" which involves painstaking wet sanding and buffing by hand between all coats. The final finish on the wood throughout is simply stunning. Carpets are good and headliner in fine condition. There are minor marks on the headliner over the rear seat which is a result of Rolls-Royce methods of gluing the headliner in place. This is typical to all cars and simply mentioned for clear disclosure. The original The body on this Shadow II is very straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The car was repainted some 5-10 years ago and presents well. There are some small chips, marks and blemishes but only minor and far less typical for the age. There are some stress cracks in the paint in various places caused by Rolls-Royces’ method of “lead wiping” which is typical and common to the Silver Shadow series. These are not objectionable and the car presents with a glossy and consistent finish. A new Everflex vinyl top was fitted by Park-Ward and this looks very regal. As part of preparing the car, all the chrome and bright work was removed and machine buffed then hand polished prior to reassembly. This includes the grill, headlight surrounds, bumpers, side mouldings, internal door scuff plates and kick panels and all 4 hubcaps. Upon final assembly all retaining screws are “aligned” in the Rolls-Royce tradition. The polishing process makes the car look like new. The car is of very high standard and is an easy 8 out of 10 driver rating.
The “II” mark provided considerable improvement over the earlier Silver Shadow. In 1977, the model was renamed the Silver Wraith II (Shadow II) in recognition of several major changes, most notably rack and pinion steering, modifications to the front suspension which improved handling markedly, a dual exhaust along with the first-to-market fully automatic dual system air-conditioning system and a modernised and improved dash lay-out. The model represents the pinnacle in design features for the Silver Shadow series that started production in 1966. This particular Silver Shadow II is the 133rd Silver Shadow II off the production line and so represents one of the first of some 10,000 built of the series. 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. Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution photos
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.
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As a collector and experienced restorer of the marque, I make every effort to bring my cars to a high standard. By comparison, my cars are generally superior to others available but they are by no means perfect. You must expect some issues. Unless specifically stated, the car is not of show standard but of nice "driver" condition. Please understand, show cars of this model cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to achieve and sell for prices commensurate, so the sale price of this car reflects its relative condition. You are buying "condition" accordingly. Buyers should not expect to receive concours quality or "perfect" cars at these prices. Please also understand, the very nature of these classic Rolls-Royces is such that it is not always possible to attend to every item, or perhaps I may have inadvertently overlooked items. Further, and very importantly, these cars are classic cars also because they are old. So this means a 25 year old car is predominantly comprised of 25 year old parts. And old parts will fail. All buyers must understand and expect that things can or will wear out, break and/or stop functioning without notice. This is even more likely with hand-built English cars of early technology when compared to the typical American car of the same vintage. Please note, fitted radio/stereo systems are usually subject to upgrade by purchasers so I do not ensure operation of these. Similarly, cruise control systems fitted to these classics were of an inferior design and I do not check or warrant the operation of these. Suspension and brakes on these cars are complex. We thoroughly check them and replace things that are identified faulty. But please understand, by example; if we change a brake line because it appears aged or faulty, we do NOT at the same time replace all other hoses because they are of similar age. This is considered "preventative maintenance". We do not do this unless specifically requested and is not included in the purchase price. Feel free to ask for this additional service. Further, a feature or function that is working perfectly one moment, may decide to play-up the next. After all, it is some 25 years old. This is the nature of any classic car and especially a Rolls-Royce which was very "complicated" for its era. For this reason it is necessary for the following condition: 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. If any aspect of the description contradicts what can be seen in the photos, then the photos shall prevail as the reference point. 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 written or oral statements about the vehicle. Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age, in most ~~ **Please note: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of the Year: 1977-1980 Model: Silver Shadow II Show car: $40,000+ Exceptional: $35-40,000 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
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