1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Long Wheel base sedan

6.75 Rolls-Royce V8

Automatic

LRA13995

Clear

Gasoline

~~ For those of you who follow my auctions, I take pleasure in introducing our new range of "lower priced" Rolls-Royce Silver Shadows. For those who are new to my offerings, we normally present Crewe cars that have been totally refurbished. Often with new paint jobs and cars that have been considerably and meticulously restored to bring them to the highest standards (eg: $35-50,000 Silver Shadows). These new "cheaper" range of Silver Shadows are equally good mechanical, electrical and operational cars that have all been thru the same high level workshop standards of the Park-Ward Motor Museum, carried out by our Rolls-Royce trained craftsmen without compromise. The difference is only slight aesthetic ones. For example, a car may have slight cosmetic flaws in the interior, the paint or bright work which have not been addressed as we do on our other cars to keep the price down (under $30,000), but are still very nice driver quality examples that can be enjoyed and shown with pride. Please enquire as to the specifics and then you, as the buyer, can then decide if you want to rectify these cosmetic aspects at your own leisure. Or, we can do them for you prior to delivery. Please note, in no way are any of the aesthetic items of a gross or major nature. They are simply items that are considered acceptable for driver use and intentionally left to keep the purchase price down. We reiterate, NO compromise is made in the mechanical and operational maintenance and serviceability of our offerings - this is something we will never allow. Please enjoy! ~~ Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow “LWB” 1972 A very nice original example in fine driver condition Recent use as a prop in a celebrity photo-shoot. This is a very fine and stately looking Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base (“LWB”)* sedan finished in Sable over Sand** with hand-painted fine lines to the waist rails and hubcap beauty rings. The interior is finished in biscuit tan Connolly hides and carpets throughout. This is a very pretty example that has been very well maintained by qualified Rolls-Royce repairers. There is considerable evidence of its pedigree by the many replaced mechanical parts throughout the car. The hydraulics/brakes, for example, has had many of its hoses and high pressure lines replaced. Needless to say, the brakes work very well. The car rides extremely smooth without any rattles, bumps or knocks. The car was California collector owned for many years and used as a "prop" car for film, television and photography. It continued to be used for weddings and photographic work up until recently. A west coast car much of its earlier life, there is no rust and the underside of the car is very clean. The car has its original handbooks and documentation. Mileage of 25,000 is questionable for its year but then 125 seems too high for its condition. Although it IS very well looked after so it may be possible. To me it looks like a 60,000 mile example. The whitewall tyres have plenty of tread. The interior is in fine condition with the leather presenting very well indeed. The burl walnut and mahogany wood is all original and in generally good condition but it does have some signature fine-line cracking in the lacquer in some areas of the dash. The doors are quite good although the back left door does have some lacquer lifting. The door face surfaces are generally very good all round and display nicely. The purist may like the wood for its original factory finish but the perfectionist will want it redone. The Park-Ward Motor Museum offers this service in-house so please feel welcome to enquire. The Wilton wool carpets are very good and the original rear-seat footrests are still with the car. The headlining is the original broadcloth wool and is in average condition without any rips or tears. All features on the car have been checked and work as they should. A/C engages but blows cool, however, so we will be attending to this prior to delivery to ensure correct operation (refrigerated air is guaranteed). Heater works fine. All windows work well - fast up and down for all 4 - without the typical slow upward speed of the heavier rear windows, typical of these LWB models. (Please note, the Pioneer touch screen head unit is not included in the selling price. Please enquire after listing close if you are interested in purchasing it for inclusion. Otherwise a suitable period correct radio will be substituted prior to delivery or we can fit one of your choice and purchase.) The body on the car is quite straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. There are only minor imperfections here and there but none of these are objectionable. The two most notable marks are indicated in the photos. It does not have the bad checking in the usual places - top of the 4 fenders. For those who may not be familiar; Rolls-Royce used what was called the “lead wiping technique” to join and fill body panels. As lead, steel and aluminum all contract and expand at differing rates, this causes minor stresses to the paint that lead it to fatiguing in typical areas. Most “original” Rolls-Royce Silver Shadows display these signs so it is quite typical. So in this Silver Shadow example, to NOT have these paint cracks is quite the bonus. There are no signs of any accident damage. The Everflex top is in excellent condition as it was replaced by Rolls-Royce only a few years ago. It was fitted in accordance to the factory standard so it looks perfect. Stainless, bright-work and chrome are all very good with the exception of a crease in the rear bumper centre. Lamps, lens – front and rear – are in excellent condition. ~~ This is a very original example of a Long Wheel Base Silver Shadow which are becoming increasingly difficult to find these days - especially in this condition. It is well-above average and will command a sale price accordingly. ~~ *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 considerable 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. Please view the attached link which contains many additional and detailed photos of this very fine example. Click HERE to see additional photos! 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 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 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. 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 CONTEMPLATE DOING SO 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 a dear friend of mine. As a professional collector and experienced restorer, I have my own Rolls-Royce dedicated workshop with qualified craftsmen on hand; The Park-Ward Motor Museum. As a passionate collector of the marque I take great pride and pleasure in passing on any of these great cars to its next owner (“caretaker”). In so doing, once this Rolls-Royce is sold, I will put the car 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". In this case, this will include the air conditioning system of this car. 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