1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Rolls Royce Sedan

8

Automatic

LRA14328

Clear

~~oo00oo~~ "Sable" over "Sand" - the quintessential Rolls-Royce colour combination. ~~oo00oo~~ Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow "LWB" 1972 Rare & desirable Long Wheel Base ("LWB") in stunning virtual concours condition. This is a stunningly presenting and excellent condition Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base ("LWB") finished in highly desirable Sable over Sand (Astrakhan over Silver Sand)* with honey tan Connolly hides. It has craftsman hand-painted fine lines to the waistlines and hubcap beautytrim rings finished in contrasting light gold. The "sable over Sand" combination is arguably one of the most classic for an old Rolls-Royce. Certainly it is a hallmark of the era. Interestingly, at night, both colours deepen in hue and the car takes on a very formal appearance. The car is in outstanding condition and is of Rolls-Royce local show quality. The exterior of the car is straight and is totally rust free with the underside clean and tidy. The paint is brand new and is simply OUTSTANDING. It was redone by Park-Ward's authorized paint and body shop - highly experienced in Rolls-Royce paint restoration and repair. It is a very high-end paint job of some $15,000. Consequently, the finish is high in luster, consistent all over and presents to virtual show standard. The exterior of the car presents absolutely beautifully with all finishes, rubbers, bright-work, glass and most of the chrome in excellent condition. Inside door edges and jams are incredibly clean and tidy without unsightly overspray or any signs of restoration. The vinyl top is also new and is genuine factory fitment Everflex fitted with the correct light padding in the mid-section as per Rolls-Royce methods. The interior of the car is actually all original and in excellent condition. The leather remains soft and supple and is the factory original and un-dyed Connolly hide leather. It is without any tears or unsightly marks and displays the “toned rubbed leather” look. Original Connolly leather is coloured and then hand-rubbed with a "toner" that gives the grain depth - providing an antique burnished look (if you study the close-up photos of the leather in the enclosed link you will see this). Whereas re-dyed leather is mono-coloured, meaning there is no burnished look and is simply the primary colour without "depth". There is some welcomed light patina on the front seat which looks great. Door panels, hood-lining, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments are all in very fine condition. The carpets are the original Wilton pure wool. The African burl walnut is also all original (surprisingly) and is in overall very good condition. This is most unusual for a Silver Shadow of this age as in almost all cases the clear laquer is badly chipped, cracked and quite often peeling. An added bonus is that the wood grain itself, by the grace of Mother Nature, is very rich in knots and grain. It looks truly stunning. The trunk presents clean and crisp like the rest of the car. Tyres are good quality Michelin XW4s. The hubcaps are straight and the stainless steel is shiny. Mechanically the car is fine shape. It has been recently work-shopped with the mechanicals and electrical system serviced and working well. The car has been well maintained over the years with the more typical items – such as various parts of the brake/hydraulic system, by example - having been done. The engine truly purrs and gear-change is smooth and quiet. There are no unwelcome rattles and thumps when traversing rough road surfaces. The car is very spritely in power which is a good sign of a well cared for and good condition motor. Showing 48,000 miles, who can be sure of its authenticity, but with a review of the condition and especially its original interior and engine bay, this mileage is quite likely correct. This was a West Coast car its entire life so she is as clean as a whistle. Being a very late 1971 build (MY 1972) car, this is one the last chrome bumper cars provided for the US market. A/C blows ice cold and the heater works well. All interior and exterior lighting has been checked with all bulbs and lamps working as they should. Original jack and operating manual come with the car. This is one of those Rolls-Royce where, no matter where you are going to, you always feel "YOU have arrived". ~~ A pedigree Silver Shadow LWB, in one of the best colour combinations of all. It is in fantastic condition. Make no mistake, the new paint finish is stunning, to virtual show-standard and the car could be driven and shown as-is at your next Rolls-Royce meet. It ranks very comfortably as a 91/2 out of 10 driver. ~~ Many more photos available at the following link: Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution photos ~~oo00oo~~ International buyers are very welcome! The Long Wheel Base ("LWB") Silver Shadow is longer than the standard sedan by an additional 4” in length in the rear door. This provides considerably extra leg-room for rear seat passengers. The LWB is easily identified by the unique smaller rear window and the Everflex vinyl top. *The often referred to "Sable over Sand" colour combination for Silver Shadows are actually called "Astrakhan" and "Silver Sand". The Sable and Sand nomenclature comes from the earlier Cloud series of Rolls-Royce and, being much loved, were colloquially referred to as such on later cars. The colours are indeed very similar between both models. ~~oo00oo~~ FILM CLIP My apologies for referring to this Silver Shadow as a 1971 year make. It is indeed a 1972 car as stated elsewhere in this listing. Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution photos **PLEASE read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.** ~~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 34 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 +/-34 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 FEEL YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING, 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 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 and I would be happy to 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: 1970-1973 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 30 years