9,900 original miles. The most

1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Additional Info:

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Rolls-Royce

Silver Shadow II

1979

Spectacularly low mileage & in simply superb "as-new" condition

~ 9,900 miles ~

This is an incredibly delicious Silver Shadow II that is truly like new in every way. A stunning 8,900 mile example which most certainly would make her the lowest mileage Silver Shadow II available anywhere. She is finished in the delightful combination of Ivory over Brewster green with an interior reflecting the same theme of beige Connolly hides with green accented piping and carpets.

You know when others talk about their car as being "immaculate", "flawless" and "perfect" and you end up rolling your eyes when you see it? ~ not with this car. She is literally as you would expect using these words. Lets pretend it is 1984, and this Silver Shadow II is sitting on the Rolls-Royce dealership floor. THIS is how "new" this Silver Shadow presents today.

She is a spectacular vehicle that belongs in a museum as equally as it does in a private collection.

As you would expect with the crazy low miles, the car really is spectacular. The interior is the absolute highlight in that it literally looks brand new in every respect. Just looking at the wood alone brings you back to 1979 - there is not a single mark, crack in the clear nor blemish. The true meaning of the word "flawless". Have a look at all the close-up photographs of the switches, knobs, chrome finishings; they look like factory photo shots. And the pièce de résistance is the smell of the interior which is truly as the car was new. I will never forget the smell of the inside of a Silver Shadow when they were new on the showroom floor.

Delivered new in Los Angeles in 1979 by the then Rolls-Royce dealer; Peter Satiori, the car was driven very sparingly for the first 5 years. The car was then sold to its most recent owner who drove it very little since keeping the in climate control storage as part of a very large classic car collection that included a Mercedes Gullwing and a 330 Ferrari. Although used for special occasions in the 1980s and 1990s, the car then sat on blocks and always covered up when not being shown. When we received the car, the cosmetic condition was stunning. With the exception of some cleaning, polishing and finishing, we did nothing to the body, paint, bright-work, under-hood nor interior. This is how she came! Mechanically, of course, she will be brought up to speed as would be the case with any Silver Shadow that has been left to sit for so long. This will include pretty much full refurbishment of all the hydraulics and brakes and any other mechanicals and operational features like windows, door-locks electric seats, air conditioning, heater etc. This will bring the car fully up to date on maintenance and service and to ensure EVERYTHING is operating as it should. Upon delivery, the cars will present in as perfect condition as you could possibly expect for a non-restored car, both operationally as well as aesthetically.

Needless to say, the car is entirely straight, never accident damaged and 100% rust free. She was NEVER driven in inclement weather and always stored in climate control environment. The interior of this Silver Shadow II is pretty much close to perfect. The beige Vaumol-Luxan Connolly hide leather is 100% original from the factory. It has never been re-dyed and is in absolutely outstanding condition with no tears nor fading and not a single sign of wear. It is super supple and soft – true to its Connolly characteristics. Perhaps these seats were covered and hence protected, because they are truly flawless (those that know me, appreciate I rarely ever use that word). Have a look at the photos where I include many close ups of the leather. My best description, is the leather looks like that of a 2-3 year old Silver Shadow II. In my 45 years with Rolls-Royce, with the exception of 1 other car in our stable, the last time I saw Silver Shadow leather this good was back when the cars were new or near new. A great welcome with true “original Luxan leather” which was available only through Connolly Bros. leather hides, is the colour characteristic. If you look at the pictures of the interior, there are some close-up shots that clearly show the colour is not just plain beige, but with a “burnished” tone to the leather. You can see the beige leather base and then in the fine natural grain and pores of the leather is a darker tone. This natural quasi “antique” leather look (like a Chesterfield couch) was achieved by the hand rubbing Vaumol-Luxan Connollising technique that made this leather so famous. The degree of burnish varies depending on the intensity of the grain. Leather that has been re-dyed by typical methods is “mono-toned” featuring only the 1 primary colour. As such, it lacks depth and richness that unrestored Connolly hide has to offer. This is a "prize" in itself. If you are the sort of person that looks at the interior of this car and it seems dirty to you then, perhaps you do not appreciate the uniqueness of what Luxan grain has to offer and I, respectfully, suggest maybe a new Lexas with production-line leather might suit you better!

To enlighten those that do not know us here at Park-Ward, when we ready a car for sale, we not only "fix things" that don't work, but we do a mountain of preventative maintenance to the car as well to ensure it provides reliable and safe motoring for the new owner. And when we do go thru each car, we don't just make the basic items work but attend to every single item, right down to the most insignificant light-bulb in the dash. And if this were not enough, when a car is sold, it then goes back into our workshop to undergo a "Pre-delivery Commissioning" process which is our way of double checking all our work and making sure the car is in top shape for its new owner. No one else selling classic Rolls-Royce dedicates this much attention to their cars.

The car currently sports an original factory set of Michelin X whitewall tyres. To talk "authenticity", these are the actual factory set of tyres fitted to the car. They are not copies, they are not just period correct, they are THE tyres the car left the factory with. A fantastic finish to this immaculate car and great for museum display. Needless to say, the tyres are not very road worthy and so with the sale of this magnificent Silver Shadow is a brand new set of Avon whitewall tyres at no extra charge.

Not more can be said about this amazing example of a low mileage Silver Shadow but to review the many photographs provided. She is without doubt in my mind, the closest thing to a "perfect" Silver Shadow.

Because of its rarity, she is priced accordingly.

~~ This stately Rolls-Royce is perhaps the "Holy Grail" of Silver Shadows. We think she is the best original example you will find and would be the absolute high-light of any Rolls-Royce event. ~~

International bidders are always welcome.

For extra photos on this fine example go to the link below. The photos are of super high resolution so if youright clickon any, you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail. Click HERE to see many more high resolution photos

Click on the link below for walk-around video of this Silver Shadow II Click HERE to see walk-around video

Click HERE to see many more high resolution photos

Click on the link below for walk-around video of this Silver Shadow II Click HERE to see walk-around video

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.**~~ 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.~~~~oo00oo~~

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 50 years old, then it is predominantly comprised of 50 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 +40 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.

~~oo00oo~~