1977 Rolls-Royce

Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

SRF 31981

Clear

Gasoline

Up for Auction is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II with low miles, beleived to be all original! This car cas been in storage for 18 years, and has not been started or driven since, as evidenced by the expiration date of the license plates. We do not make any claim as to its sunning or driving condition, we are listing as a "restoration needed" vehicle. As you can see below, this is a truly rare car that was the class of its day. If you are looking for a classic to restore and drive, this is definitely the one, so dont let it pass you by! Rolls-Royce's most significant model since the Silver Ghost was the Silver Shadow which , took 11 years to come to fruition and included many technical refinements. Under the code name Tibet, this model was the first Rolls-Royce to use monocoque or unitary construction. The Silver Shadow was a huge technical leap forward from its predecessors. The car had every luxury option possible at the time. Gear change, windows, seat adjustment, fuel filler cap, aerial, air conditioning and heating were all electrically operated. A hydraulic system with pumps operated from the camshaft was also a considerable advance, as were power-operated disc brakes and self-leveling independent suspension. The Silver Shadow was launched in October 1965, priced at 6,556 pounds. This made it 900 pounds more expensive than the Cloud III, but in technical terms the Silver Shadow was superior - easily the most superior model ever offered by Rolls-Royce up to that point. Early cars were powered by the 6.23 liter V8, but in 1970 it was increased to 6.75 liters to compensate for increasingly tight and power-sapping emissions legislation. The Silver Shadow II was introduced in 1977 and was an improved version of the previous model with changes in external appearance, particularly wrap-around black bumpers with an air dam underneath; handling was also improved. The long-wheelbase Silver Wraith II had four inches more rear legroom. The Silver Shadow and Silver Shadow II were destined to become the best selling Rolls-Royce cars ever produced and they remain to this day a Great British icon. Any questions on this car please call Donald Fox at 740-852-1770. Thanks for bidding, and good luck!