1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Rolls-Royce Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

SRX 09255

Gasoline

***Special discount only. Call this the "MONTHLY/YEARLY SPECIAL" or whatever you like, but this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has been heavily discounted and yet still comes with all the attention to detail of all our cars including a full "pre-delivery" inspection service and commissioning at no charge. Read below.**** ~~oo00oo~~ ~~oo00oo~~ Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1971 Desirable “chrome bumper” car in lovely condition. This is a gorgeous presenting Silver Shadow finished in 2-tone Walnut over Sand with cream interior. Completed with hand-painted fine lines to the waistlines and hubcap beauty trim rings finished in a contrasting light gold. The Walnut/Sand combination is very elegant and classic for a Silver Shadow. Certainly it is a hallmark of the era. Wonderfully, the Walnut top colour deepens in tone at night with the car taking on quite a different appearance. Please see the photo link where I have tried to capture the contrast in varying light conditions. It is a unique combination and certainly looks nice from all angles. The exterior of the car is straight and is totally rust free with the underside clean and tidy. It has been a west coast car most of its life. The paint is in excellent condition with the finish high in luster and consistent all over. It has only very minor little marks but certainly nothing noticeable and mentioned purely for the purpose of clear disclosure. It is very nice indeed. The paint is so good, that it quite clearly is the result of a high quality repaint ($8,000+). I would guess it was redone in the last 5 years with the car having been used very little since. It presents beautifully with all chrome and glass in good condition. Inside door edges and jams are incredibly clean and tidy without unsightly overspray and all the signs of a quality restoration. The interior of the car is excellent. The seats were re-upholstered at some stage in their life and although not the original Connolly hide, present exquisitely. I think the photos clearly show this. The interior is without any tears or unsightly wear marks and truly looks like new. The interior is very smart and displays the “toned hand-tanning” look which was a hallmark of these cars. Door panels, finishings, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments are all in very fine condition. The light African burl walnut has recently been done by Park-Ward and displays in the traditional high gloss Rolls-Royce finish. There is some $3,000 invested in the refinished wood alone. This includes all 4 doors, dash, console, rear mirrors and dash forward finisher. Truly stunning. The original Wilton wool carpet, headliner, rear parcel shelf and dash pad are all in very fine condition. The trunk carpet is new and presents nicely. Tyres are the smart; Dunlop Elite 225/70 whitewalls, with the hubcaps straight and the stainless steel shiny. Mechanically the car is in fine shape. It has been recently work-shopped with the hydraulics/braking system serviced and working well. The car has been well maintained over the years with the more typical items – such as certain brake lines, by example - having been done. All major and minor services are up to date. The engine truly purrs and gear-change is smooth and quiet. The car is very spritely in power which is a good sign of a well cared for and good condition motor. The ride is smooth and quiet with none of the rattles and squeeks that can be typical of this model. The odometer reads 60,000 and although not verifiable, the car looks every bit a low mileage example. A/C blows ice cold and the heater works well. Electricals have all been serviced so windows, seats and features & functions work as they should. All interior and exterior lighting has been checked with all bulbs and lamps functioning correctly. The original Rolls-Royce jack and operating manual come with the car. ~~ A pedigree Silver Shadow, in all, this is a wonderful example that is ready to be enjoyed. It is not of “show standard” but indeed an excellent condition "driver". Having said this, you could easily tour her as is to your next club meet with pride. It ranks very comfortably as an 8 & 1/2 out of 10 driver. ~~ Many more photos available at the following link: Click HERE to see 100+ individual photos! International buyers welcome! **PLEASE read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.** ~~oo00oo~~ Click HERE to see 100+ individual photos! ~~oo00oo~~ This Rolls-Royce is part of a private collection. Although licensed and bonded, I am not a main-stream retail car dealer or broker; I am a professional car collector of some 30 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 take 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 or make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally inspect the car. Once you bid or make an offer, you are doing so to buy WITHOUT conditions. Your bid can not be subject to anything. A $2000.00 deposit (non-refundable) is 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. All payments are non-refundable. Payments as described above form an important part of this purchase contract and so, if all the funds are not received as outlined above, I reserve the right to terminate the transaction without notice. If there has been any deposit or other part payments received and I elect to terminate the contract, I reserve the right to keep any such deposits or payments and resell the vehicle to another bidder or interested party or re-list the vehicle at any time. To be clear, if you change your mind for ANY reason and do not complete the transaction in the time-frame required, you will forfeit your deposit. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a national and 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 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 40 year old car is predominantly comprised of 40 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 40 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 US states, the mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. 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 additional costs including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end, a cost of $35 per day shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also, you must remember that this is a classic +/-40 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” until you have familiarised yourself with the car. At least, I have never done that. I have always professionally transported the cars in enclosed carriers from where I bought them to my home. PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, PLEASE CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE OF BIDDING AS, RESPECTFULLY, THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS. I am sorry if these terms seem harsh but there seem to be some very unrealistic buyers out there - fortunately, only few of these people exist but those that do can make life difficult, so it appears EVERYTHING needs to spelled out. Very simply put, this is an old car being offered for sale. It is not new and is subject to the perils of age. Further, Rolls-Royces are not without nuances, idiosyncrasies and they are renown for a host of design issues which can make them not inexpensive to maintain. This is well documented in many circles. You need to be a special and considerate type of purchaser to own a Rolls-Royce. Their down-side is part of the fun in owning them! As the old saying goes; "we love to hate them and hate to love them!" So, please respect the terms and conditions and understand you are required to adhere to them when you bid. ~~oo00oo~~ ~~ **Please note: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of the Park-Ward Motor Museum. As a professional collector and experienced restorer, 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 even though the car is contractually being sold "as-is". Certain items such as final electrical tests and hydraulic pressure checks are usually left for this stage as these are considered "commissioning procedures". This and considerable other work will be performed after the sale and before delivery. This is all done at NO CHARGE. Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! Depending on our work load, please allow approximately 7-10 business days for this procedure. For more information on the Park-Ward Motor Museum and our skills, please eBay message me so I can show you some 100 Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years. ~~ Rolls-Royce Values vary wildly, entirely dependent on their condition. There are, of course, other aspects that add or subtract from their values – Long Wheel Base versus regular, the year which dictated certain technical changes, etc. The colour alone, for example can make a big difference. So for the benefit of new-comers to the marque please see the approximate guide to values based on a particular model below. Please remember, these are “plus-or-minus” figures: Year: 1970-1975 Make: Rolls-Royce Model: Silver Shadow Show car: $45,000+ Exceptional: $30-40,000 Excellent: $25-30,000 Good: $18-25,000 Average: $12-18,000 Fair: $6-12,000 Basket case: < $6,000 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 dont be fooled by "cheap buys". For any specific questions about this unique example of a Rolls-Royce, please do not hesitate to contact me. "RRMOTORSINC": Qualified & experienced in Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars world-wide for 29 years