1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Sedan

6.25 litre V8 by Rolls-Royce

Automatic

SRX-1677

Clear

Gasoline

~~oo00oo~~ Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1967 (Built in ’66) One of the first of the Silver Shadow series (678th out of 32,000 built) This Silver Shadow is not only a beautiful example but is unique in that it was owned by famous singer of the 50's and 60's; Kay Starr. I have a file on the car which records her ownership along with the original Californian number plate; "Ms Jelly" which was her affectionate nick-name. Kay Starr owned the car from new up until 1992 and then the 2nd owner from that time onwards. Kay Starr - - weblink: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Starr Last number plate; “Ms Jelly” included with sale. This is a VERY original and excellent condition Silver Shadow finished in 2-tone Cornish beige over Tobacco with parchment Connolly hides. It has hand-painted fine lines to the waistlines and hubcap beauty trim rings finished in contrasting tones. This unique combination presents quite stunningly providing a very classic look of the era. The beauty about these early Silver Shadows is that they are “as the designer intended” – as Rolls-Royce conceived the car without all the safety requirement specifications introduced shortly after. Subsequent Silver Shadows had big changes to the dash board to meet US safety standards, so these early models have a plethora of wood and chrome knobs and switches – sadly, lost on later cars. On this car, the light African burl walnut has all been re-done at some stage in its life and presents in excellent shape (please note; re-doing all the wood correctly is in the order of $3,500). An added bonus is that the wood grain itself, by the grace of Mother Nature, is very rich in knots and grain offering a welcoming warmth against the parchment (light tan) leather interior. It looks truly stunning. The interior of the car is excellent. The leather is in excellent condition and remains soft and supple. Door panels, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments are all in very fine condition. This Silver Shadow still presents its factory original push-button radio which is such a nice period touch. Even the clock in this example tick-tocks good time. The exterior of the car is straight and the paint is in excellent condition. The finish is high in luster and consistent all over with only the most minor little chip, nick and blemish (nothing noticeable but mentioned purely for the purpose of clear disclosure). The paint is so good, that it quite clearly is the result of a high quality repaint which I would guess was done in the last 5-10 years with the car having been used little since. It presents beautifully with all chrome and glass in good condition. The trunk has all its original carpet fitted and is very clean and dry. Photos include a pic of the carpet folded back to reveal the original under felt which is like new. Tyres are Michelin (205/75). Hubcaps are straight and were recently buffed so the stainless steel is shiny. Mechanically the car is in good order. It has been recently work-shopped with all the hydraulics/braking system serviced and working well. 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 car has lived most of its life in California so it is a rust-free example. 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 (still in original factory wax paper wrapping) and operating manual, including a file of various service work receipts come with the car. ~~ The release of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in 1966 took the motoring world by storm and left even the most renowned luxury car manufacturers with dropped jaws and consumers in awe. It was to be the single most successful model ever to be produced by Rolls-Royce Motors. This one is a beautiful example and provides as an excellent all-round 9 out of 10 driver/collectable and/or take it as it is to your next Rolls-Royce & Bentley meet with confidence. ~~ For many extra photos on this fine example go to the link below: Click HERE to see 100+ individual photos! International buyers welcome! Interesting information on the early Silver Shadow: ~~The Silver Shadow, in particular the early 1966 to 1968 model years, represent the dawn of a whole new model for Rolls-Royce with the then revolutionary monocoque body design. These early cars were the result of design and engineering over many years without the modifications that crept in over subsequent years to accommodate international safety design rules and requirements. The expansive wood dash-board, full chrome interior door handles and seat design were without the limitations set by emerging standards – most prominent in the US. This enabled the elegance of a plethora of burl walnut and chrome accents that exquisitely distinguished the “new” Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and presenting the cars as they were intended – not as they “needed” to become.~~ Rolls-Royce and Bentley history: Please note that prior to 1999, Bentley was a part of Rolls-Royce, not a separate company as the 2 stand today. During the Silver Shadow and Bentley T era, (1966 thru 1980) in particular, the cars were virtually identical, both manufactured side by side at Crewe, on the same production line, by the same craftsmen and in no particular order and without distinction. It was/is not like GM owning Cadillac and Chevrolet as individual car types built separately and differently. Bentley and Rolls-Royce were, for all intents and purpose, one and the same. This all changed, sadly, in 1999 when the two brands were split and sold off. Bentley is now owned by VW-Audi and Rolls-Royce by BMW. It is a whole new era. So when you are looking at a pre 1999 Rolls-Royce and Bentley, remember, these cars are the true English marque that made Rolls-Royce a famous brand for almost 100 years. Rolls-Royce and/or Bentley, means quality and when you buy one from this era, you are buying the same. They are "the real deal". Enjoy...... Click HERE to see 100+ individual photos! A note from RRMOTORSINC: For those Rolls-Royce enthusiasts who have followed my auctions in the past I welcome you all. For those who are new to my adverts and/or the marque, please note that as a serious collector of some 30 years, all my cars are truly described examples. I have my own private Rolls-Royce workshop (not open to the public but dedicated to my own cars and fellow RR entusiasts) with trained Rolls-Royce craftsmen who are proficient in all aspects. As a team, we are dedicated to the preservation of the marque and as such, any car that leaves the stable is completely inspected and work-shopped to ensure mechanical and operational items are maintained appropriately. We adopt a “keep it original” mentality with pride and confidence, offering after sales technical support and assistance well beyond the sale. Because most of my cars are offered for the pleasures of driving enjoyment it is not always possible or practical to seek perfection (in the true sense of the word) but we do always uphold excellence in whatever we do. Our cars are by no means cheap priced cars but we like to think they are amongst the best. To this end, I firmly believe in the famous adage; “Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” We hope you do too.~~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: Rolls-Royces are the sole dedication and primary experience 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: 1966-1970 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. ~~oo00oo~~ "RRMOTORSINC": Qualified & experienced in Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars world-wide for 30 years