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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 6,8L V8 — 1971

A luxury car in everyday attire. Perfect for elegant commutes to work, trips to the store, or leisure activities. It comfortably accommodates both hockey gear and riding helmets in the trunk.

Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"This might be the perfect classic daily-driver if you want to enjoy the luxury of a Rolls-Royce in your everyday life. The owner has invested in thorough servicing of the cooling and fuel systems. The car is now both exempt from taxes and inspection requirements. This is a case of everyday elegance and comfortable driving experience at a reasonable price. No immediate issues that require attention are found. Suggested approach is to continue with maintenance and gradual cosmetic enhancements as needed."

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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"This might be the perfect classic daily-driver if you want to enjoy the luxury of a Rolls-Royce in your everyday life. The owner has invested in thorough servicing of the cooling and fuel systems. The car is now both exempt from taxes and inspection requirements. This is a case of everyday elegance and comfortable driving experience at a reasonable price. No immediate issues that require attention are found. Suggested approach is to continue with maintenance and gradual cosmetic enhancements as needed."

Description

This Silver Shadow was imported to Sweden in 1986. Since then, it has had 5 owners in Sweden. The current owner is a car collector and has decided to let the car move on, as he feels it's a shame for it to remain stationary. He had the car undergo a thorough inspection, and it was approved by the vehicle inspection in April 2023. According to vintage vehicle regulations, it is now exempt from periodic inspection.

The speedometer is graduated in both miles and kilometers, with the odometer in miles. It currently reads 1,397 miles, which is approximately 225 Swedish miles. The total mileage is unknown. The fact that the car is right-hand drive adds to its English and exotic feel, in a positive way.

Technical data

  • Year
    1971/1971 
  • Registration date
    1986-10-15 
  • Mileage
    1397 miles 
  • Kw / hp
    147 / 200 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Automatic 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Dark red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Renovated cooling system with a new radiator and water pump. New fuel pump installed. Equipped with the classic 6.75-liter V8 engine and TH 400 automatic transmission. In traditional RR fashion, the horsepower figure is not specified. New tires with white sidewalls all around. Starts easily and runs smoothly on the road. Air conditioning not tested.

  • Interior condition:

    Leather upholstery with signs of use, slightly dry and could benefit from conditioning. Worn floor mats. The headliner and instrument panel are in good condition. Needs a professional interior cleaning to restore its elegance. Refer to the pictures.

  • Exterior condition:

    There are some stone chips on the front and a few areas where the clear coat has worn off, most notably on the left front fender. Otherwise, the paint is in good used condition. Refer to the pictures. There's a minor rust damage at the bottom of the right front fender, as well as on the rear bumper's underplate on the left side. There's also early-stage surface rust on the left sill. See the pictures. None of these sheet metal damages appear to be extensive, but they will need attention in the long run. There's a slight indentation on the rear bumper right where the decal is placed. See the picture.

  • General condition:

    Silver Shadow MKI in used condition with some minor imperfections. Presents a favorable overall impression considering its 50-year age.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2023-06-01
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1986-10-14 (regbes) (Ombes:20050524)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1986-10-15
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-04-27
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 5

Facts about the model

Rolls-Royce has a rich tradition of custom-built carriages. When the Silver Shadow was introduced in 1965, it marked a groundbreaking move in a conservative world. The Silver Shadow served as a bridge between the old and the new. It outsold any previous Rolls-Royce model, and in 15 years, more cars were sold than Rolls-Royce had managed to produce since its inception in 1904.

Behind the Silver Shadow was an extensive development effort that culminated in one of the world's best cars at the time. It featured a self-supporting body, a significant reduction in size, and modern technologies such as front disc brakes, independent suspension, and automatic level control through a hydraulic system, produced under license from Citroën. The decision to make the cars smaller and incorporate more driver-assist and enjoyment technologies was driven by the intention for these vehicles to be driven by owners themselves rather than private chauffeurs.

During its presentation at the London Motor Show at Earls Court in the fall of 1965, the Silver Shadow and Bentley T became major talking points. The crowds in the exhibition halls were immense. As sales gained momentum in the spring of 1966 and more automotive journalists and owners had a chance to drive the new vehicles, the response was highly positive.

Over time, there were both upgrades and improvements. Different body lengths were produced, open-top cars and coupe versions were introduced. However, with the adoption of self-supporting bodies, it became harder to build special models by external firms as had been done previously. In total, 41,513 cars based on the Silver Shadow platform were manufactured between 1965 and 1995.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Arvika

For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:

Mathias Casserlund

mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2023-09-28.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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