1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Formal Limousine Limousine

6.75 litre Rolls-Royce V8

3 speed automatic

LRX10006

Clear

Gasoline

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Formal Limousine 1971 Long Wheel Base (“LWB”) - formal limousine with factory glass division T his is an astonishingly original Silver Shadow Formal Limousine that is finished in Masons black with light grey Connolly hide interior. A very special order with this colour combination. The waist-rail and hubcaps are finished with hand-painted matching light grey fine-lines. Recently owned by a private classic car collector and British motoring enthusiast, this car was previously a 1 owner car from Belgium and belonging to one of its consulates. It was used for many years as a strictly chauffeur driven car for the Consul General and dignitaries. The car has an indisputable 68,000 miles (110,000 klms being a European delivery) and it is nothing short of stunning in appearance. It was used sparingly (obviously) and not in salty snowy conditions by the look of the underside. Many will know, the long wheel base is longer than the standard Silver Shadow sedan by an additional 4” length in the rear door. The “LWB” is easily identified by the unique smaller rear window. Rolls-Royce’s glass division option, however, was very rare and generally reserved for heads of state and VIP purposes. Only some 12 cars were ever shipped to North America with only a few survivors, making it a very collectible example. Unique features include front and rear air conditioning units, front and rear heating and individual radios in both compartments. The electrically operated glass division can be activated by the driver via a switch at the dash and independently by rear passengers via a unique burl walnut finished control panel located at the middle of the Connolly hide upholstered partition. Below the panel are left and right side air-conditioning fan speed controls for rear-riding passengers. The rear compartment also has fold down foot rests for each passenger. It is indeed an original example which makes it highly desirable to collectors and or meticulous classic car buyers. The photos accurately represent its “real-life” condition. The car was recently completely repainted ($15,000) but only because it showed some signs of light fading (but no accident damage, dents or rust - the sides are laser straight). The finish is spectacular and there is not a single scratch, ding, dent or blemish of any kind. It is high in lustre, totally consistent and simply stunning. It is virtually perfect and is of a definite 10-out-of-10 driver car standard and virtual concours condition. It is indeed show ready! The Everflex vinyl top is its original one and in perfect condition - testament of its well looked after and "indoor" stored history. The fine lines are the original hand-painted in accordance with Rolls-Royce specifications. As a collector of the Rolls-Royce marque, what is particularly impressive with this Shadow is its incredibly original state. It is clearly a car that is a genuine well-looked after example. With low miles, it has the original Rolls-Royce owner’s guide and operating manual along with jack and tools. The grey Connolly hide leather interior is totally original and certainly unique. I am confident in declaring this to be the only one of this combination in North America, making it a very special car. There are no tears or heavy wear in the leather – not even the driver’s seat – only the natural creases and fine lines - and it remains supple and true to its Connolly characteristics. All the African burled walnut wood throughout is excellent with no cracks or chips in the lacquer. The door cappings were redone by Park-Ward but all the dash, console and partition inserts are totally original. This is one small imperfection in one part of the dash wood near the steering column but not anything of concern. This is mentioned out of "clear disclosure" and is not objectionable. In addition to the dash, console and doors, the burl walnut finish also continues across the rear partition for the division model. This wood is flawless and so beautiful, you can stare at it endlessly. So shiny, you can see the A/C control knobs and radio reflect perfectly. Carpets, hood liner, internal finishes, glass and badging are all in very fine condition. All external bright-work was removed from the car and each piece individually buffed and polished to new quality standards. Simply breath-taking. Under the hood is extremely tidy and clean as is the boot/trunk, both of which are entirely original. The original tool-kit is included. The car has been recently serviced including brakes and hydraulics – all heights are correct - and there are no outstanding matters requiring attention. All windows and seats have been serviced and all operational items are functioning as they should. The A/C compressor is new. The car is fitted with brand new whitewall tyres having covered nothing more than "test-drive" miles. This Formal limousine presents entirely original and I believe the purist will best appreciate this extremelyfine example. ~~ This highly collectable “VIP” Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base "Formal" limousine with factory glass division is beautifully presented, needs no work at all and is ready to be showed or simply enjoyed. The rarity of these cars gives them investment classification. ~~ Many additional photos are available at this link: Click HERE to see 100s of additional photos! International bidders always welcome! Click HERE to see 100s of 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.” **PLEASE read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.** ~~oo00oo~~ This Rolls-Royce is part of my 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 41 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 +/-41 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 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 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 ~~ ~~oo00oo~~ "RRMOTORSINC": Qualified & experienced in Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars world-wide for more than 30 years.