Lot 106: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II

The arrival of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T series in late 1965 marked a major change in Rolls-Royce motor cars; previously the products of Crewe had employed separate chassis but here was a car using unitary construction of chassis and body. This change, brought about by perceived market demands that considered the upright styling of the Silver Cloud/S series rather dated, inevitably decreed more uniform coachwork compared to the elegant designs that had gone before - but underneath the skin the new Rolls-Royce/Bentley offered even greater engineering excellence and sophistication. At the Silver Shadow's heart was; Rolls-Royce's familiar alloy V8 engine retaining the same 6,230cc as in the Silver Cloud III/S3 and a power output of around 220bhp. It was in the chassis, however, that important changes were made, most notably the adoption of all round independent suspension, including a sophisticated engine pump-driven self-leveling system and disc brakes.Offered today is a particularly fine example manufactured in 1978. The car is finished in blue over grey which is described to be in good condition and a pale blue leather interior that is reported to be in excellent order. The V8 6750cc engine runs smoothly and is in excellent condition. The car was in the ownership of Henley's of Salisbury from new until 1997 upon which it was sold. The current vendor purchased the car in 2001 and is the third owner.The car is supplied with a current MoT valid until March 2007, a V5C document, miscellaneous receipts and the original owner's handbook. Completing the car is the desirable registration EHY 473 which is offered with the vehicle.