1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Here is a really fine and beautiful example of a Shadow II. Finished in Masons black with gold/tan fine lines to the waist-rail and hubcap beauty rings. The interior has handsome biscuit tan Connolly hides and matching Wilton carpets. The same biscuit tan theme carries through to the boot.

This is an unmolested example that has been nicely maintained and presents in excellent condition. This was a west coast and Arizona car all its life so it is a “dry” car that has had a garaged environment. As a result, it has been freed from the perils of harsh weather and is very clean underneath. It has always been well maintained and serviced and comes with its original manual. Being a 1980 build car it comes with all the technical upgrades of the course of the model including twin rear-view door mirrors.

The body on this Shadow II is very straight and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The car was repainted some 10 years ago and was a high quality job ($25,000). The finish is entirely consistent. When you look down the sides of the car, they are very straight and true. The paint presents absolutely beautifully with only the most minor little mark here and there from use. Certainly, it needs nothing other than a wax from time to time.

The interior is excellent. The leather is in very nice original condition with virtually no cracks, tears nor fading and very supple and soft – true to its Connolly characteristics. It still shows the factory original “grain-toning” in the leather – fantastic! There are “crease lines” on the front seats but overall lovingly preserved. The burr walnut wood throughout the car is stunning. All the dash, door cappings and vanity mirrors were redone to “factory standard” by Madeira wood about 5 years ago. The process was done in accordance with the Rolls-Royce “multi-layer lacquering technique” which involves painstaking wet sanding and buffing by hand between all coats. The final finish on the wood throughout is simply stunning.

The head lining is in perfect condition without any marks whatsoever. The original carpets are in good condition. Likewise is the leather finishes to the dash and top-roll. The boot (trunk) carpet with the same biscuit tan finish is in excellent condition.

The tyres are period correct Michelin whitewalls which drive smooth and comfortably but will be replaced as part of our Predelivery Commissioning program, simply because of age. The hubcaps are excellent with no major imperfections in the stainless or painted trim rings. The pin-striping on the beauty rings are finished in the original hand-painted technique. All remaining bright-work is in good condition as is glass, electrics and instruments.

The car has its original jack, correct tools and operating manual.

Under the bonnet, the presentation is very clean and original. It has not been precision detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout its life.
The car shows 107,000 miles which we believe are accurate. To be frank, condition-wise, she looks as though she has done half those miles. Prospective owners need not be concerned with mileage (mind you; 107,000 miles is only some 2,500 miles per year!). Although, psychologically, we like the concept of low miles, Silver Shadows like to be driven. They maintain better and behave more operationally consistent. And, having been driven in dry climates you know she has remained clean underneath.

That all said, the Silver Shadow II presented here is subject Park-Ward Motors’ “Predelivery Commissioning” process which ensures all and everything needed is attended to. The car will be delivered with all major and minor services done including important costly items such as the hydraulics and brakes fully inspected and serviced as required. The Predelivery Commissioning program is not just limited to mechanical aspects but all operational features and functions as well; air conditioning, electric windows, seats and so on. All electrics are checked right do