Special warranty offer! 1 owner! Low miles, beautiful presenting LWB Shadow.

Silver Shadow

Long Wheel Base ("LWB")

1969

1 owner!!

In beautifully presented condition.
Desirable "Chrome bumper" model

This is an absolutely stunning presenting Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base ("LWB"), finished in Silver Sand with rich honey tan Connolly hide leather interior. The coach work waist-rails and hubcap beauty rings are finished in hand-painted dark brown to match the vinyl top.
The long wheel base version of the Silver Shadow is easily identified by the small rear window (opera window) and standard fitment Everflex vinyl top, it is 4” longer in the rear door. This provides a noticeable increase in rear passenger space.

This is a lovely condition example with a low 63,500 miles from only 1 owner from new. Purchased new by a wealthy industrialist it was part of a large collection of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars. In the last 15 years, the car sat in a private collection display.

This is a well presented example that displays all the hallmarks of a serious and dedicated owner. It was repainted some 15 years ago in its original colour and so the paint is in excellent condition. It was a very high end paint job costing some $17,000 so it is deep in lustre and shine and is entirely consistent. An original North American car that was never driven in inclement weather (and it shows), always climate control stored. Very straight, very clean, very true in all characteristics Rolls-Royce.
The interior is completely original. The Connolly hide leather is stunning. The leather finishes have never been redyed and not so much as even a touch-up, showing its original Connolly hide signature finish. Connolly leather has a 2-tone effect with a darker dressing in the depths of the grain. If you are familiar with Cognac leather in early Mercedes, you will understand this description, but with the Rolls-Royce leather, the effect being more subtle. Any form of redying, loses this burnished grain effect. This Shadow shows it off well with a beuatiful degree of warm patina to look like, and feel like, a high-end Chesterfield couch. So inviting you want to just sit in it for no reason. This is an example that looks like it is only a few years old. Certainly not 45!



The African burl walnut's original French polishingis in good condition, only with minor hairline marks in the lacquer. Carpets are good. The headliner is all original.
As importantly, it has been maintained meticulously. Although rarely driven in recent times, the car was kept in the collection under the eye of a Rolls-Royce caretaker who regularly maintained the car. Recent work performed includes a complete going over of the hydraulic and braking system; brake pumps, accumulators, accumulator valves, calipers, hoses, reservoir and system flush, etc. The car has been completely gone thru the Park-Ward Motors Museum trained workshop and literally everything needed doing has been done; from engine and mechanicals, all operational items (seats, windows serviced and lubricated)down to the tiniest and most insignificant light bulb in the dash. Some $18,000 in work that will keep the new owner in good stead for many years to come. The car drives smooth, without any bumps, rattles or knocks. It truly “floats” like the Shadow of this era was designed and built to do. Testament of its well maintained history is the cleanliness under the hood. Not detailed but appropriately maintained. The trunk presents just as well without so much as mark in the carpet.
All external bright-work is well above standard and lights and lenses excellent. Normally, the rear quarter bumpers rust out where the brackets are internally welded - no such thing here! The car is simply stunning to admire as well as drive.
* This month, we are offering a special warranty at the advertised price:3 months warrantyon main drive train; engine, hydraulic & hydraulic braking system, transmission and differential - with all work carried out by our dedicated team.Great peace of mind to you as the buyer and a testament to how we "stand behind our cars"! (Applies to lower 48 states only).

~~ Driving this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is like trangressing back into the early 70s. It is a beautiful example of the Long Wheel Base model which can be driven as-is to your next Rolls-Royce show with pride. ~~

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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.

~~ **IMPORTANT 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. We call this; "Predelivery Commissioning". 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. We will keep you posted every step of the way. 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 ~~

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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: 1969-1972
Make: Rolls-Royce

Model: Silver Shadow LWB

Show car: $45,000+

Exceptional: $35-45,000

Excellent: $25-35,000

Good: $18-25,000

Average: $12-18,000

Fair: $6-12,000

Basket case: < $6,000

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.