1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1973 Last of the chrome bumpers ~ a stunning and beautiful presenting example! Presenting here, a really gorgeous example of a Silver Shadow. This is the last of the chrome bumper cars wherein this very same year, American spec cars switched to rubber/chrome “impact” bumpers. Finished in 2-tone Silver Mink over Seychelles blue with matching fine lines to the waist-rails. The interior has handsome dark blue Connolly hides accented with light blue piping. The interior connects beautifully with the exterior combination. This is an unmolested example that has been meticulously maintained by Park-Ward Motors for the last 10 years. Regularly serviced and whatever needed, attended to by its car collector owners. The car has attended many Rolls-Royce shows since 2015 and won awards. Very original in presentation – right down to the original 8-track player but with a modern Blaupunkt added for convenience and sound quality. This was a southern state car and whilst in Illinois has NEVER been used in inclement weather but climate control stored by the previous owners. The Silver Shadow presented here has been work-shop inspected where all work needed is carried out. Important costly items such as the hydraulics and brakes are fully inspected and serviced as required. This includes checking of all brake hoses and system pressure tested and bled. Brakes pumps have been rebuilt, new accumulators fitted, calipers and pads serviced. It is ready to drive and enjoy. The odometer shows 19,000 miles and we believe with accuracy she is 119,000 miles (5digit odometer). Moderate mileage is good for these cars but with that said, if one was told this car had half the mileage, you would believe it when you consider the overall condition (particularly when you look at the condition of the interior, under-hood, and body). It is very quiet and smooth on the road without any of the typical “thumps” and “rattles” typical of lesser maintained examples of this model. She holds her poise very well, even at high speeds. The interior displays just the perfect amount of patina. The dark blue leather is in good condition with no tears nor fading and true to its Connolly characteristics. The leather really has been lovingly preserved. The burr walnut wood throughout the car is very good. It is in fact all original and not refinished, which in itself is testament of the car’s pampered life. There are some minor fractures in the clear finish in some areas but these are minor and the originality far outweighs these minor imperfections. The burl walnut in this example has a deep ochre hue and is truly magnificent. The head lining is original and in good condition. The original Wilton wool carpets with leather binding are in good condition. Likewise is the dash and top-roll. The body on this Shadow is very straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The car was repainted some 15 years ago and was a very high quality job. When you look down the sides of the car, they are straight and true. The paint presents beautifully with only very minimal marks and blemishes. Certainly, the paint needs nothing other than a wax from time to time. The car has 215/75 white-wall tyres with plenty of tread and the stainless hubcaps are excellent with no notable imperfections. All remaining bright-work is in good condition. All electrics have been checked right down to the smallest and insignificant dash and courtesy light. Even the clock keeps good time! Under the bonnet, the presentation is all original. It has not been detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout its well-maintained life. The under-bonnet heat pads are the originals in good condition. As you would expect, this Silver Shadow comes with its original jack, correct tools and operating manual. The car is of very high standard and is an easy 10 out of 10 driver rating. ~~ This stately Silver Shadow is an excellent condition representation of the marque that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It makes for an excellent driver for either everyday driving or sunny weekend enjoyment. Do nothing to her and take her to your next Rolls-Royce meet – you will attract considerable attention! ~~ ~~ **Please note: All Park-Ward Motors’ cars, once sold, undergo a process known as “Predelivery Commissioning” which is a detailed procedure for bringing all service and maintenance up to date before shipping to you as the new owner. As an experienced and professional restorer and collector of some 45 years, we have our own in-house Rolls-Royce dedicated service facility with qualified craftsmen on hand. Although our cars have already undergone workshop inspection PRIOR to being offered for sale, once sold, it will be put thru our workshop to ensure all major and minor services are up to date, is mechanically maintained in good shape and all major features and functions are operating as they should. The “Predelivery Commissioning” process ensures your new Rolls-Royce is turn-key. This is all done at NO CHARGE. We do this even though the car is contractually being sold “as-is”. 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”). Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! Depending on our work load, please allow approximately 21 business days for this process. 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 200+ Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years ~~ For extra photos on this fine example go to the link below. The photos are of super high resolution so if you right click on any, you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail. Click HERE to see additional photos! 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 40 years, all my cars are truly described examples. I have my own private Rolls-Royce workshop of some 25,000 sqft 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. This process is known as “Predelivery Commissioning”. This is a process that ensures all major and minor services are done and any maintenance the car needs is attended to. This is not just limited to mechanical items bit operational items and features as well, such as AC, heating, electric windows, seats etc. The Predelivery Commissioning process occurs once a car is sold and can take a few weeks. We ask you be patient but it’s all for the benefit of you as the new caretaker. 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. **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 coll