One of the finest FHCs available on the market. Only from Park-Ward

1967 Rolls-Royce FHC (Corniche) FHC (Corniche) Additional Info:

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Roll-Royce

Silver Shadow

2-door saloon

"Fixed head Coupe" ~ (FHC)

By

HJ Mulliner, Park-Ward

1967

Unquestionably, one of the best available.

This is an amazingly well restored Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Fixed Head Coupe (“FHC”) by HJ Mulliner, Park-Ward.
Finished in dark blue, a deep midnight blue non-metallic colour, she is paired up with beige Connolly leather interior. The car is finished with a single hand-painted grey fine-line on the body waist-line and hubcap beauty rings. It is an extremely handsome colour combination with the dark blue presenting as a rich blue under sun light but then transforms into a deep midnight blue and almost black hue in lower light and at night time, giving the car a very formal look. The light tan leather contrasts the rich blue exquisitely.
Rolls-Royce FHCs are becoming a rare find in any condition let alone like this one, and are becoming more and more sought-after by collectors. This one is an extra fine, fully restored example that would suit both the connoisseur driver and collector.
Our museum purchased the car in early 2022. It was a very straight, clean body and interior example that had been out of action but professionally stored for many years. We embarked upon a sympathetic restoration to bring her to what she is today.
The car was completely stripped and body prepared for repaint. In that process, we came across zero rust in the body panels with no signs of previous repair. The repaint was done in modern paint methods of clear over base and correctly (*and painstakingly) wet-sanded to the correct factory-look flat-as-glass appearance. We could not be happier with the final result. In re-assembly all new rubbers and gaskets were used including those for windshield & rear glass and tread steps. Along with brand new bumpers and over-riders, factory correct Lucas head lights and lenses (the rear lamps are brand new old stock). All bright work was polished before re-fitting.
In contrast, the interior of the car was already in excellent original condition. The leather has never been replaced or repaired and remains soft and supple. The leather was/is so perfect, we have not touched it other than add hide-food. It displays a very warming patina that is very natural in its presentation ("patina" does not mean tired, worn or ripped!), elegantly presenting the natural creases in the leather and regularly used areas like arm-rests and seat edges. Very much like an expensive and antique chesterfield couch. There can be no question that nicely patina’d factory Connolly Vaumol hide with Luxan grain is deliciously beautiful. (If you like 'as-new' leather like that in a new Lexus, then this not for you. And please; do not ask us to refinish this as, very respectfully, we will not do so. Purists would pay good money to have restored cars with leather like this!)
The only interior aspect we restored was the wood, and what a fantastic result this choice has returned. The richness in the burl walnut throughout leaves me in awe and aghast to the point I can say, with all confidence; it is the best interior wood I have seen in any of my Rolls-Royces over the last 45 years! It is simply exquisite and is singularly the most outstanding interior feature of this coupe. Every single part was refinished; the dash, door cappings, window surrounds front & rear, and rear ¼ glass surrounds and ashtray units all refinished to the highest gloss and glass-like finish. They are literally flawless presenting with such richness and truly blessed by an amazing contribution of Mother Nature offering the best of rich detailed knots, grains and diversity of burl walnut like no other. All presented and finished by artisanship at its finest.
All gauges, instruments and switch gear are in superb condition. The car sports its original specification Motorola push-button radio.
The interior is finished off with a brand new set of lambswool mouton overlay rugs to the front and rear.
The brand new rich royal blue Wilton wool carpeting we added to the boot area is a lovely touch that adds a sense of formality to an otherwise somewhat utilitarian aspect of any car.
This car is being offered in full “turn-key” condition.
Like all Rolls-Royces offered by the Park-Ward Motors Museum, it will go through our workshop and ANYTHING that is needed attended to. This process is called “Predelivery Commissioning”. No one else offers this process, where we go right through the car to include everything from the complex hydraulics through to the most basic service items. On the hydraulics alone, we drain and flush the system and reservoir, rebuild/reseal the brake pumps as required. The accumulators will be replaced. The 16 high pressure flexible rubber hoses that distribute the high pressure hydraulic fluid must be replaced every 15 years. Even if they are not leaking, if we see they are old, we will replace. We then check rotors, calipers, pads etc. If needing replacing, we will fit brand new. There are no "restoration budgets" set. We simply do what is needed to each and every car.
This car presents with period correct Michelin XH whitewall tyres. These will be replaced because of age but please let us know if you want us to keep them as they are period prefect should you wish to Museum display the car.
The Predelivery Commissioning process is not just limited to mechanicals but all operational features as well, eg; A/C, electric windows, seats, switches and controls, etc are all serviced to ensure correct operation (with windows, we don’t just make sure they activate but they go up and down at the correct speed). If we find something not right, we fix it with no short cuts, right down to the most simple light bulb in the dash.
When the car is delivered to the new owner, all interior feature and functions will be fully operational including all electrics – seats, windows, gauges, clock etc. The A/C blowing icy cold and heater working well with the climate comfort system delivering air to where it is all supposed to go at the touch of each button. Everything will work as the owners’ manual describes. You get a Rolls-Royce from us with every major and minor service done with everything working. The car is shipped in "turn-key" status. This is the Park-Ward promise and guarantee.
We are proud to say you are buying from the best.
This is an unquestionably a 10 out of 10 example that will need nothing else doing to her. It makes for a gorgeous “weekender” but one you could take to your next RR meet with great pride and joy.

~~ This is a significantly way-above average example and most likely one of the finest HJ Mulliner, Park-Ward Fixed Head Coupes available on the market today. ~~

International bidders are welcome. We have sold hundred's world-wide

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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 35 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 enthusiasts) 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 to.

We at Park-Ward Motors – the things we do.

When our Rolls-Royces are commissioned for resale, they are indeed professionally and correctly “fully work-shopped”. No corners are cut. And it is all addressed in true Crewe tradition. There is way too much to list here but to give you an example of our commitment to excellence of the various processes, this is one such example of what we do:

Doors and windows:-

Every car has its interior door panels removed. If the wood is in need of repair (as most are) it is refinished in-house by trained and talented craftsmen at Park-Ward Motors. This is a detailed process of stripping the wood of its old lacquer, repairing the veneer if there is damage, staining the top surface as per Rolls-Royce methodology and refinishing with no less than 25 coats of clear lacquer. Hand wet-sanded and polished between all of its last 15 coats. New window felt guides and wood-to-glass foam seals are fitted. All window mechanisms are checked and serviced for smooth and efficient up and down movement. This includes an electrical modification to rectify the typical “slow window syndrome”. All tracks, chains and gears are lubricated. Where central locking is fitted, these are all serviced to ensure no “solenoid sticking”, another common problem. Units are repaired and or changed as required for refurbished units. Door wiring and door-to-body wiring is checked, repaired and/or replaced as required. The splash plastic on the inside of the doors to protect the leather panels from rain splash from inside the door is replaced with correct specification black plastic as used by the factory. Cut to shape and glued in position as per original. All door hardware is checked and repaired as required including locks, handles and scuttle finishes. The door is reassembled with all items cleaned and polished. The wood refitted and the leather panels are re-Connollised before final fitment.

Take this example and apply it to the many, many different aspects of Rolls-Royce restoration, service and maintenance and you have our dedication to correct and professional vehicle pre-delivery preparation and commissioning.~~ **Please note: 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 14-21 business days for this procedure. For more information on the Park-Ward Motor Museum 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 ~~

*Please note this exclusion: the advertised or "Buy it Now" price is a price whereby we are committed to do repair work on the car if we see something "not right". This may occur after the sale and before delivery. It is our commitment to excellence. So, to be clear, if the agreed selling price is less than 85% of the initial asking price, then the sale is considered a wholesale "as-is" sale. To put it simply, and to be fair, a buyer cannot expect to buy "cheap" and get all the benefits otherwise associated with a retail value type.

**PLEASE read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.**

~~ Important note: the $2,000 deposit is due within 24 hours.

If not paid, or if no contact is received within that period, we reserve the right to offer the car to any other party.~~

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This Rolls-Royce is part of a private collection of the Park-Ward Motors Museum. Although licensed and bonded, I am not a main-stream retail car dealer or broker; I am a professional car collector of some 45 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 must be undertaken BEFORE you bid or make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally inspect the car. Please note, however, we do NOT allow 3rd party inspectors because history has sadly proven, they are not worth their weight in salt. Do not waste your time nor money - come yourself and we will go over the car in detail with you. 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 (unless, and only, if agreed otherwise in writing). I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of transfer fees or you are happy to pay via "pay a friend". 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 and/or if you fail to complete the transaction, 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 and any other monies paid. And, to make it very clear, paying by credit card, if so accepted, does not mean you can unilaterally elect to seek a refund from your credit card provider and/or lender. 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, both before and after the sale. By comparison, my cars are generally far 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 if a car is 55 years old, then it is predominantly comprised of 55 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, even if we have inspected it. 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 refurbish or replace a brake caliper because it appears aged or faulty, we do NOT at the same time refurbish or place all other brake calipers 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 several decades 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 mostUSstates, 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 and accepts no responsibility for any discrepancy with independent reports such as Carfax, AutoCheck, etc.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 +55 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.
Finally, the advertised or "Buy it Now" price is a price whereby we are committed to do repair work on the car if we see something "not right". This may occur after the sale and before delivery. It is our commitment to excellence. So, to be clear, if the agreed selling price is less than 85% of the initial asking price, then the sale is considered a wholesale "as-is" sale. To put it simply, and to be fair, a buyer cannot expect to buy "cheap" and get all the benefits otherwise associated with a retail value type sale.
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 ownaRolls-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.

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VALUES:

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 Fixed Head Coupe by HJ Mulliner, Park-Ward

Show car: $100,000+
Exceptional: $75-100,000
Excellent: $60-75,000
Good: $50-60,000
Average: $30-50,000
Fair: $20-30,000
Basket case: < $20,000

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 don't be fooled by "cheap buys". For any specific questions about this unique example of a Rolls-Royce, please do not hesitate to contact me.

According to the London based investment research firm; Historic Automobile Group International, classic cars have appreciated on average, 13% per year since 1980, whilst overall stock values averaged an 11% gain over the same period. The following graph charts the value of collectible cars vs. the S&P500.