1975 Rolls-Royce

Bentley Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

SRX 18949

Gasoline

~~oo00oo~~ ~~oo00oo~~ Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1975 Unique European specification! This a very stately and fine condition Silver Shadow finished in Masons black with light tan fine lines to the waist-rails and hub-cap beauty rings. The interior is finished in light tan Connolly hide leather with matching floor rugs. This is a rare Silver Shadow in that it is a Euro specification car so it has the original design specification chrome bumpers. For the North American market, these were replaced from 1973 onwards with the rather obtrusive chrome and rubber bumpers to meet US newly introduced slow impact regulations. Other features unique to "rest of the world Rolls-Royces" is factory fitted spot lamps, Everflex headlining and the engine is without the plethora of anti-pollution nonsense that other strict US anti-pollution rules dictated. These have since proven to be only power draining and of no environmental advantage for these cars. There are other subtle feature and finish details not seen on non-US cars. These include such options as "left-right selectable" parking lights, left & right-hand door-mounted rear view mirrors, dash indicator for "head lights on", different side-marker lights and rear head-rests with front head rest delete. It also has the optional air-horn feature. It is indeed an original and crisp example which makes it desirable to collectors and or meticulous classic car buyers. The photos accurately represent its “real-life” condition. This example is a well-ranked 81/2 out of 10 driver example. As a collector of the Rolls-Royce marque, what is particularly impressive with this Shadow is its very original state. It is not a car that has had a lot of “tidying up” but instead, is a genuine well-looked after example. I understand the 88,000 miles to be genuine although not verifiable. It has the original owner’s guide, operating manual, jack and tools. The paint is a high quality repaint of about 8-10 years and is very clean and straight, has a deep luster and very original in presentation. The fine lines have been hand-painted in accordance with Rolls-Royce specifications. There are some minor odd chips, marks and blemishes but these are/were all minor enough to warrant them to be simply professionally brush-touched. There are no signs of any accident damage with the body showing very straight and the paint presents uniform, shiny and very elegantly. The Connolly hide leather interior is original and has simply been lightly re-Connollised (this is NOT the cheap process of quick fix leather dying but a hand-process of bringing back life and an original look to the leather). The leather presents beautifully with no cracks in the leather – not even the driver’s seat – only the natural creases and it remains supple and true to its Connolly characteristics. All the Milanese burled walnut wood on the dash-board, forward top-roll, console and door cappings have been redone by the Park-Ward Museum at a cost of some $2,500 and, as you would expect, presents lovely. The door wood in particular displays a very rich honey-toned grain. Carpets, internal finishes, glass, badging, and bright-work in and out are all in fine condition. The front floor mats shown in the pictures are not hiding any marks or stains and are there only for protection. Under the hood is extremely tidy and clean. This is very impressive for the age of the car. The trunk is very clean and original with the factory specification black carpets unblemished – a good sign of its well cared-for history. Mechanically, the car is strong having been work shopped to ensure all is in order. Especially the vital items such as the Citroen licensed hydraulic braking system. Park-Ward has overhauled and or serviced various aspects of it including the brake pumps, accumulators, calipers, lines and hoses. The reservoir has been cleaned and the entire system flushed with new Castrol 363 added, system bled and rear heights set. The suspension has also been serviced with various new bushings fitted. As a result, the car drives smooth and tight and without the signature "thumping" sound typical on older Rolls-Royces when traversing uneven road surfaces. All coming to stop on a dime! The car sports a good set of Michelin white-wall tyres in their correct size for the model (205/75R15). They have some 80% tread remaining. Exhaust is in good order. Everything is functional on the car; electric windows, seats, air conditioning, heating and all operational features operating well. Even the clock ticks away noticeably. There are no outstanding matters requiring attention. To be sure of this, when this car is sold, prior to delivery, it will be put back thru the Park-Ward Museum workshop and re-inspected. If anything is found in need, it will be attended to correctly and the work carried out by professional Rolls-Royce craftsmen. This is completed as part of the purchase price so there is no additional charge**. ~~ This highly desirable Silver Shadow is extremely well presented, needs no work and is ready to be enjoyed and driven proudly. It is in an excellent, well maintained condition and could be taken to your next Rolls-Royce meet without any additional preparation. ~~ I have some 150 or more photographs of this car which I welcome and recommend bidders view at: Click HERE to see additional photos! ~~ **Please note: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of the Park-Ward Motor Museum. I am a professional collector and experienced restorer and I have my own Rolls-Royce dedicated workshop with qualified craftsmen on hand. As a passionate collector of the marque I take great pride and pleasure in passing on any of my cars to its next owner (“caretaker”). In so doing, once this Rolls-Royce is sold, I will put the car back thru my workshop to ensure that it is mechanically sound and all major features and functions are operating as described. This will be performed after the sale and before delivery – at NO CHARGE. Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! This provides the buyer the peace of mind to purchase with complete confidence. ~~ ~~oo00oo~~ All wood re-"French" lacquered VERY straight and "true" body panels - look closely at the reflections - distortion free! Click HERE to see additional photos! ~~oo00oo~~ This Rolls-Royce is part of my private collection. I am not a broker or main-stream/retail car dealer; I am a professional car collector of some 25 years with considerable experience and knowledge of Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars. I have a long standing reputation being associated with the marque which I take seriously. I am one of the leading Rolls-Royce restorers in the country. I take a lot of pride in my cars and have fun in collecting and restoring them. However, auctions are not a game so when you place a bid or offer, and you are the winning bidder, please understand you have entered a binding contract. You cannot bid and win the auction and expect not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning does not mean you are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the opportunity to inspect it. Any inspection contemplated should be undertaken BEFORE you bid of make an offer. You are bidding and/or making offers to buy WITHOUT conditions. A $2000.00 deposit (non-refundable) will be required within 24 hours of the close of the auction and payable by PayPal. The balance of funds are required within 7 days of the close of the auction and must be provided by cashier’s check or bank wire. I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of transfer fees. Full payment must be made (and payments cleared) before the title and/or the vehicle is released. If all the funds are not received as indicated above, I reserve the right the keep the deposit and any other part payments made and resell the vehicle by re-listing or to another bidder. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a worldwide basis but the winning bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and at his cost. As a collector and experienced restorer of the marque, I make every effort to bring my cars to a very high standard but the very nature of these classic Rolls-Royces is such that it is not always possible to attend to every single item, or perhaps I may have inadvertently overlooked an item. Further, a feature or function that is working perfectly one moment, may decide to play-up the next. 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. 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. 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 costs including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction. Also, you must remember that this is a classic +/-38 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. International bidders welcome ~~oo00oo~~ Interesting information on the Silver Shadow The Silver Shadow design is a major departure from its predecessor, the Silver Cloud. This was the first single bow Rolls-Royce, in contrast to its predecessors' double bow designs. The Shadow is 3½ inches narrower and 7 inches shorter than the car it replaced, but nevertheless manages to offer increased passenger and luggage space thanks to more efficient packaging. This was made possible by the radical (for Rolls Royce) step of opting for unitary ("monocoque") construction. Aside from a more modern appearance and construction, the Silver Shadow introduced many new features such as 4 wheel disc rather than drum brakes with 4 calipers to the front wheels and independent rear suspension, rather than the outdated live axle design of previous cars. The 1975 Silver Shadow features a 189+ hp 6.75 L V8. The powerplant is coupled to a General Motors-sourced Turbo Hydramatic 400 transmission along with a GM supplied power-steering pump and air conditioning compressor. The car's most innovative feature was a high-pressure hydraulic system then licensed from Citroën, with dual-circuit braking and hydraulic self-levelling suspension. Rolls-Royce achieved a high degree of ride quality with this arrangement. "RRMOTORSINC": Qualified & experienced in Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars world-wide for 29 years