1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II

Description: (866) 730-3007(866) 730-3007 Vehicle Original VIN : SRK037614 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II 1979 ~ 14,500 miles ~ Amongst one of the better original presenting examples you will find! Tere is a really fine and original example of a Silver Shadow II. Finished in Acrylic white with Royal blue Connolly hide interior and matching carpets. Dark blue fine lines adorn the waist-rails and beauty rings to match the interior. The same Royal blue theme carries through to the boot. This is an amazingly original example that has never been restored and nicely maintained by 3 owners since new showing only 14,000 miles. She presents in amazing excellent condition. It is primarily all original with no modifications – right down to the original Blaupunkt push button radio and separate cassette player. This was a west coast car, owned by its first owner for some 35 years, so it is a “dry” car that had not seen any harmful weather conditions. The second owner had her in a private collection museum environment for most of their tenure whilst the third owner of only 2-3 years, a collector residing overseas, kept the car in storage the whole time. As a result, it has been completely freed from the perils of harsh weather and is very clean underneath and all over. It has always been well maintained and serviced by authorized Rolls-Royce agents and comes with its original manual. There can be no doubt the low 14,500 miles on this car is original as everything is like new. If you remember these cars when in show rooms brand new, the epoxy coated steering wheel had a slight softness to it when you pushed in your finger nail. This car does that and I cannot think of another Shadow II that has displayed this characteristic since the late 80's. The body on this Shadow II is very straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The top half of the was repainted by us just recently only because it showed light crazing and we felt this let the car down compared to the rest of its condition. Otherwise, the paint was clean, straight and consistent all over – and factory original. Rolls-Royce used a single stage paint process that generally did not “go the distance”. To wit, most Rolls-Royces of this era have all been repainted. For this one to have its original paint until only recently is a testament to its careful ownership and low mileage. It could only have been stored in a climate controlled environment when not is use for it to be this nice. When you look down the sides of the car, they are very straight and true. The paint now presents beautifully with not even the typical lead wiping marks showing at the base of the "A" and "C" pillars. There are almost no imperfections and I would venture to suggest she is as good as you would expect. She needs nothing going forward other than a wax from time to time. The interior of this Shadow II looks simply superb. The rich dark blue 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 super supple and soft – true to its Connolly characteristics. Have a look at the photos where I am creasing up the leather with my hand. The leather really has been lovingly preserved and is close to perfect. The burr walnut wood throughout the car is also original and very good. They are not as perfect as the leather showing some of the signature hairline fractures in the clear – common to all Rolls-Royces of the era. These appear on the dash fascia along with some seatbelt buckle knicks on the driver door capping. Notwithstanding they are significantly advanced over typical examples and are in no need of redoing. The originality far outweighs the strive for perfection in my opinion. The colour is deep, the grain rich and the finish smooth. The head lining is all original and in fantastic condition still displaying the thick pile of the Broad cloth wool. Likewise, is the leather finish to the dash and top-roll. The rich blue Wilton wool carpets with blue leather binding are in true "as-new" condition. They would look absolutely darling with Rolls-Royce “Mouton” (lambswool) rug overlays so please enquire if you agree. The boot (trunk) carpet with the same theme is also in great condition. The Silver Shadow II presented here has been work-shop inspected. This car, like all our Rolls-Royces, is subject to Park-Ward’s “Predelivery Commissioning” process which ensures all and every major and minor service is attended to before shipping. Important costly items such as the hydraulics and brakes are fully inspected and serviced as required. This includes replacing all of the brake hoses and system pressure tested/serviced and bled. Our predelivery Commissioning process is not just limited to mechanical items but all operational feature items as well; AC, heater, windows, seats and so on to ensure all is working as it should. As such, when the car is ready to be shipped to its new owner, she is offered in true “turn key” status, ready to be driven and enjoyed. The odometer shows a low 14,580 and the overall condition of the car evidences, without doubt, the mileage is correct (particularly when you look at the condition of the interior, under-hood, brake pedal etc). It is very quiet and smooth on the road without any of the typical “thumps” and “rattles” typical of poor (or even averagely) maintained examples of this model. Unbelievably, the white-wall tyres are most likely the 2nd set for the car! These have not been produced for more than 20 years so are another testament to originality. They will, of course, need replacing and we will do so at no charge as part of the Predelivery Commissioning process. The hubcaps are excellent with no imperfections in the stainless and beauty rings. All remaining bright-work is in good condition. Under the bonnet, the presentation is amazing. It has not been precision detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout its life. The under-bonnet heat pads are like new! If you were to wonder what a Silver Shadow II looked like under the bonnet when near new - this is it. You must take the time to look at the photos of the engine bay as its presentation is like that of only a 5-10 year old example. Simply stunning! As you would expect, this Shadow II 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 and preservation class show-winner. ~~ This stately Silver Shadow II 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. You could easily take her to your next Rolls-Royce meet and attract attention if not a prize – it is that good! ~~ 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 you right click on any, you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail. Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution photos Click HERE to see additional photos! Click HERE to see additional photos! Click HERE to see additional photos! Click HERE to see additional photos! Click HERE to see additional photos! Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution 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 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 most US states, 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 own a Rolls-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~~ Click HERE to see additional photos!

Price: 49950 USD

Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-16T23:11:33.000Z

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