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1969 Rolls Royce-silver Shadow-low Mileage California Car-from Collection on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:44785 Color:
Location:

West Hills, California, United States

West Hills, California, United States
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THIS IS A VERY LOW MILEAGE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1969 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW.  WITH ONLY 44,785 ORIGINAL WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR MILES, THIS EXAMPLE IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION AND DRIVES EXCEPTIONALLY WELL!

 

THE SILVER SHADOW WAS INTRODUCED IN OCTOBER OF 1965 AT THE PARIS AUTO SHOW AND IT WAS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MODEL EVER PRODUCED BY ROLLS ROYCE!  IT TOOK 11 YEARS TO CREATE AND INCLUDED MANY TECHNICAL ADVANCES OVER ITS PREDECESSORS.

 

THE STYLING WAS A PRODUCT OF CREWE’S IN-HOUSE STYLING DEPARTMENT AND IS RECOGNIZED TODAY AS A SUPERIOR PERIOD DESIGN!  THIS EXAMPLE INCLUDES AM/FM/CD PLAYER, AIR CONDITIONING, POWER LEATHER INTERIOR, POWER SEATS, POWER STEERING, POWER ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, AND POWER DOOR LOCKS.


THIS LOW MILEAGE SILVER SHADOW IS A TRUE SURVIVOR OF THE LAST OF THE HAND BUILT ROLLS ROYCE’S! 

 

THE CURRENT COLLECTOR OWNER OF THIS SILVER SHADOW PURCHASED THE CAR FROM THE JOHN ROSE ESTATE IN JULY 2004.  AT THE TIME IT HAD ONLY 42,959 MILES.  THE CAR WAS PLACED IN HIS COLLECTION OF FINE AUTOMOBILES, AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY 1,826 MILES SINCE.  IT HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAINED, DURING WHICH TIME THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY GONE THROUGH AND THE INTERIOR WOOD REFINISHED TO PERFECTION!

 

THIS ROLLS WAS JUST COMPLETELY CHECKED OUT BY AN EXPERT MECHANIC AND IS READY TO BE DRIVEN AND ENJOYED BY ITS NEW OWNER.

 

 EXTERIOR

 

THIS SILVER SHADOW HAS HAD ONE REPAINT IN ITS ORIGINAL WHITE COLOR.  THE MICHELIN SYMMETRY WHITE WALL TIRES ARE IN LIKE NEW CONDITION.


THE CHROME BUMPERS, CHROME WINDOW TRIM, GRILLE, ALL OTHER EXTERIOR CHROME, STAINLESS TRIM, AND GLASS ALL LOOK GREAT!


 

THIS IS A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF A BEAUTIFUL 1969 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW!

 

INTERIOR

 

WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS SILVER SHADOW, IT’S LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1969.  THE DASH, INSTRUMENTS AND ESPECIALLY THE AMAZINGLY WELL RESTORED WOOD ALL LOOK NEW!  THIS SILVER SHADOW IS FITTED WITH AN UPGRADED AM/FM/CD PLAYER.  THE ORIGINAL FACTORY RADIO IS INCLUDED WITH THE CAR. 

 


ENGINE COMPARTMENT

 

MUCH OF THIS ROLLS ROYCE IS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL “SURVIVOR” CONDITION.  THAT IS ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR THE ENGINE BAY.  THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT APPEARS AS ONE WOULD EXPECT FOR A VEHICLE WITH 44,000 MILES.  THIS IS A PRIVATE PARTY SALE AND NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ‘DETAIL’ THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  MANY BUYERS PREFER TO SEE IT AS IT WAS, AND NOT AFTER SOME DEALER MADE IT LOOK BETTER BY SPRAYING SOME SHINNY STUFF ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS! 

 


TRUNK

 

LIKE MUCH OF THE REST OF THIS SILVER SHADOW, THE TRUNK IS IN CLEAN “SURVIVOR” CONDITION!  

 


MECHANICALS

 

THIS TOTALLY STOCK ORIGINAL 1969 ROLLS ROYCE IS POWERED BY ITS ORIGINAL 6.23 LITER V8 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.  THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN GONE THOUGH COMPLETELY.  IN RECENT YEARS, MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS HAVE BEEN SPENT TO ENSURE THAT EVERYTHING ON THIS ROLLS ROYCE OPERATES PROPERLY AND THAT IT IS A RELIABLE DRIVER!  EVERYTHING, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND ALL HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OPERATE AS THEY SHOULD.    

 

 

    THE 1969 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW


The Silver Shadow was introduced in October of 1965 at the Paris Auto Show and was Rolls-Royce's most successful model ever produced.  It took 11 years to come to fruition and included many technical refinements.  Under the code name Tibet, this model was the first Rolls-Royce to use monocoque or unitary construction.

The Silver Shadow was a huge technical leap forward from its predecessors. The car had every luxury option possible at the time.  Gear change, windows, seat adjustment, fuel filler cap, aerial, air conditioning and heating were all electrically operated.  A hydraulic system with pumps operated from the camshaft was also a considerable advance, as were power-operated disc brakes and self-leveling independent suspension.  It was more expensive than the Cloud III, but in technical terms the Silver Shadow was superior - easily the most superior model ever offered by Rolls-Royce up to that point. Early cars were powered by the 6.23 liter V8.

The Silver Shadow had a more modern appearance in comparison to its predecessor, the Silver Cloud.  The styling was a product of Crewe's in-house styling department, led by Jon P. Blatchley.  Unitary construction, the absence of a separate frame resulted in more room for passengers, and easier access for luggage.   It also featured much more practical updates that included disc brakes rather than drum brakes, and independent rear suspension with automatic level control instead of the previous live axle design of previous vehicles.  The standard Silver Shadow had a wheelbase that measured at 5.17 meters in length.  The Silver Shadow featured an impressive high-pressure hydraulic system that was licensed from Citro?n and showcased dual-circuit braking and hydraulic self-leveling suspension.  

During its first year of production, the Silver Shadow came at a base price of $19,700 and weighed 4,700 pounds.  Two door saloons were available from 1966 on, and a convertible was offered the following year. 

 

 OWNING THIS ROLLS ROYCE IS A VERY AFFORDABLE WAY TO GAIN ENTRY INTO A VERY ELITE GROUP OF ROLLS ROYCE OWNERS!  THIS IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THIS FABULOUS SILVER SHADOW AT A PRICE SO LOW YOU WON’T BELIEVE IT!  THERE’S NOTHING ELSE QUITE LIKE A ROLLS TO GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING ENJOYMENT, IMMENSE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP, AND ENSURE YOU ARE TREATED WITH RESPECT.  IT’S ALMOST GUARANTEED TO BE PARKED RIGHT UP FRONT NEARLY EVERYWHERE YOU GO!

 

 

READY TO DRIVE

 

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Vehicle Condition:

 

THIS ORIGINAL 1969 ROLLS ROYCE IS A “SURVIVOR” IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.  THIS CLASSIC VINTAGE LUXURY CAR RUNS AND DRIVES WONDERFULLY!

 

 

This Silver Shadow is 45 years old, so some signs of age are to be expected!  Let me first say that nearly everything appears to be in amazing unrestored original condition.  The exterior is beautiful! The chrome bumpers, chrome window trim, grille, all other exterior chrome, stainless trim and glass all look great! The exterior has had one original factory color repaint.  The paint does show some age and does have a few small touchups.  The tires look brand new.  The entire interior appears to be excellent factory original with the exception that the front seat cushions were recovered in leather.  There is some flaking of the dye on the driver’s seat back.  Everything is working, even the clock! The original factory radio has been replaced with a later AM/FM/CD unit, but the original radio does come with the car.  The carpet does show some dirt and does need to be shampooed.  Most everything under the hood, the interior, trunk and exterior appear to be stock original components that have been well maintained! 

 

 This Rolls Royce and its owner will get the respect they deserve virtually everywhere they go!

 

 

Terms of Sale:

 

BIDS ARE BINDING.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING.

 

A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.  THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.

 

THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED IN WEST HILLS, CA AND THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.  SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY.  HOWEVER, ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER.

 

I AM LISTING THIS 1969 ROLLS ROYCE FOR ITS OWNER!  TITLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER TO THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION.  I AM EXPERIENCED IN VINTAGE CAR SALES AND WILL ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE SALE OF THIS VEHICLE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS.  AS WITH MOST PRIVATE PARTY SALES, THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”.  IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY, TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE, AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT.  I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED.

 

 

Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale, and to reject bids from anyone with Zero or Negative feedback.  If you do not have a good positive feedback rating, please contact me by telephone or the email listed below to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder.

 

 

THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VEHICLE,

EMAIL OR CALL STEVE

 

Stevekr2000 at aol dot com

 

*(818) 340-4700*

 

 

Additional photos are available and all questions will be gladly answered!

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