1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Sedan

6.75 litre RR V8

Automatic

SRB17519

Clear

Gasoline

$8,000 Price reduction!!!!!! No offers, please. A cheap purchase for a fully workshopped Silver Shadow. Roll-Royce Silver Shadow 1973 Green.... on green.... on green ~ ~ Money.... money.... money! This is a very lovely and interesting Silver Shadow in stunningly original condition. This one is finished in “Larch Green” with "House of Commons"* green Connolly hide interior and green carpets throughout. The car is finished with hand-painted gold-green fine-lines on the body waist-line and the hub-cap trim rings. In Chinese culture, green is associated with health, prosperity, and harmony. It also implies vigor and vitality and gold-green; signifies neutrality and good luck. The car was originally ordered by a successful Asian businessman who wanted to draw from his success with a colour of good fortune on "the world's best car". The body on the car is completely straight and, the unbelievable part; the paint is the original factory finish (all but one panel). This is truly quite amazing given that Rolls-Royce used a single stage paint process which gave owners many problems after just some 10-15 years. Almost all Silver Shadows have been repainted for this reason. This Silver Shadow is shiny and lovely. But, it is important to understand clearly; a Rolls-Royce sporting original paint is a "double edged sword". If you are the purist you will love the "originality" aspect but the paint does have flaws. There are imperfections here and there that can be seen on closer inspection; scratches (but no creases or dings), marks, blemishes, "blurs", buff-through, thin spots and brush touch-ups. I guess what you might expect for a 40 year old paint finish but far better than ever I have seen for a Rolls-Royce one. As the photos show, the car remains shiny and reasonably consistent and from 15+ feet away, she looks great. Upon close inspection, you will see the imperfections, so please bear this in mind. For those bidders who are interested, please remember we are a "one stop Rolls-Royce shop" with our own professional paint facilities. So if you would like the car repainted to achieve perfection, please enquire. The interior of the car is in stunning condition sporting all factory original Connolly hide leather that is in excellent condition. The green leather used is the "antique green" used by Rolls-Royce which has the antique burnished look as opposed to a mono-colour, one dimensional appearance. The interior wood is excellent with the 4 doors and centre console having been professionally re-done at some stage. It is to exacting Rolls-Royce standards with the correct flat mirror finish. Two of the four dash pieces and the radio surround do have some slight hairline fractures in the clear which are not bad. We decided to leave them, in the spirit of maintaining originality but, of course, we can redo them for you if preferred. The wool broadcloth headlining is like brand new finished in a special order very light hue of green which may sound "too much" but looks great with the interior. Likewise, the green Wilton wool carpets are in amazing condition and although entirely original look like brand new in condition. The same carpet is used in the trunk and you have to look twice to confirm they are original - that's how perfect they are. I have included photos of the under-padding and trunk floor and it looks like factory delivery from last week! The deep grain and glossy finish of the rich grained wood in this example combined with the warmth of the antique green leather make the interior of this car very rich and inviting. Overall it is like new and smells like it too. All interior feature and functions are fully operational including all electrics – seats, windows, gauges, clock etc. The A/C blows icy cold and heater working well. Everything is all so clean and crisp. It has its original push-button radio and factory installed 8-track cassette – not many left these days. The chrome and bright work is stunning without any pitting and the rubber around the car is good. Mechanically, the car is in superior condition and the presentation under the bonnet and under carriage clearly shows that (originally a west-coast car). It has not been “done-up” for sale but maintained in original condition. All hydraulics and brakes have been inspected and tested, working perfectly. Exhaust is good. The car has been fully work-shop inspected. The car has fitted a matching set of 215/75 whitewall tires with plenty of tread remaining. As for the low miles; there is no detailed history but upon inspection, there is no question the miles are true. The car comes with its correct keys, operating manual, original jack and tools. This is a fantastic driver example that makes for a gorgeous “weekender”. If she was repainted, she would be a 9.5-out-of-10. With the original paint, I would clock her back to a 7. But for the paint alone - everything else is way above par if not excellent! You could still take her as-is to your next RR meet with pride and joy. ~~ Being a significantly well-above average example of a Silver shadow, this will bring a good selling price. Notwithstanding, it remains sensibly priced. ~~ International bidders are welcome. Please take the time to look at the photo link below to many additional photos where I have endeavored to capture how pretty this car is. Please feel free to ask any and all questions you may have as it is an as-is auction. Click HERE to see additional photos! * The Antique green interior in the Silver Shadow was often affectionately called "House of Commons" green as it was very much like the green Connolly leather supplied to upholster all the seating in the English House of Commons parliamentary house. 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...... ~~oo00oo~~ Click HERE to see additional 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.” 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. **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 42 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 ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU BID 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 when you bid. ~~oo00oo~~ ~~ **Please note: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of the Park-Ward MotorMuseum. 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 MotorMuseum 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 ~~ ** 23rd July 2012: To all our loyal followers and buyers. Due to unprecedented demand for our high quality Rolls-Royces we have become recently swamped with sales and deliveries. As all our cars are meticulously pre-delivery work-shopped to ensure tip-top shape before shipping, we are now very busy fulfilling current orders. We will never compromise out attention to detail so, for the time being please understand that the 7-10 days allowed for this process may take slightly longer. Please enquire if you have time issue constraints so we can try accommodate these. We appreciate your patience through this busy period. We all understand pride of quality goes hand-in-hand with a "take your time" mentality which is so important in the preservation of these fine cars and delivering excellent examples for which we are renowned for.** "RRMOTORSINC": Qualified & experienced in Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars world-wide for more than 30 years