Original, Clean, Immaculate & Fully Serviced In Sought After Colour Combination on 2040-cars
Barrington, Illinois, United States
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Rolls-Royce
1979 A beautiful original example!
Here
is a really fine and original example of a Silver 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 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 has not been re-dyed and so still
shows the factory original "grain-toning" in the leather - fantastic!
There are "crease lines" on the driver seat and a couple of small
marks in the rear cushion but overall lovingly preserved and supple. The burr walnut wood throughout
the car is stunning. All the dash, door cappings and vanity mirrors were recently redone to “factory standard” by Park-Ward
at a cost of some $3,000. It was only redone because of a number of seatbelt
chips in the 2 front door woods which detracted from the overall high standard
of the interior. When redoing wood, it is important that it is all done
"as a set" so as to maintain uniformity. 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 original and in good condition. The original
carpets are in good condition (driver side was replaced at some stage). 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 car is of very high standard and is an easy 9 out of 10
rating. ~~ 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 tourer for either everyday driving or sunny weekend enjoyment. You could even take her as-is to your next Rolls-Royce meet and attract considerable attention! ~~
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 enthusiasts) 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.” We at Park-Ward Motors – the things we do.
When our Rolls-Royces are commissioned for resale, they are
indeed professionally and correctly “fully work-shopped”. No corners are cut.
And it is all addressed in true
Doors and windows:-
Every car has its interior door panels removed. If the wood is in need of repair (as most are) it is refinished in-house by trained and talented craftsmen at Park-Ward Motors. This is a detailed process of stripping the wood of its old lacquer, repairing the veneer if there is damage, staining the top surface as per Rolls-Royce methodology and refinishing with no less than 25 coats of clear lacquer. Hand wet-sanded and polished between all of its last 15 coats. New window felt guides and wood-to-glass foam seals are fitted. All window mechanisms are checked and serviced for smooth and efficient up and down movement. This includes an electrical modification to rectify the typical “slow window syndrome”. All tracks, chains and gears are lubricated. Where central locking is fitted, these are all serviced to ensure no “solenoid sticking”, another common problem. Units are repaired and or changed as required for refurbished units. Door wiring and door-to-body wiring is checked, repaired and/or replaced as required. The splash plastic on the inside of the doors to protect the leather panels from rain splash from inside the door is replaced with correct specification black plastic as used by the factory. Cut to shape and glued in position as per original. All door hardware is checked and repaired as required including locks, handles and scuttle finishes. The door is reassembled with all items cleaned and polished. The wood refitted and the leather panels are re-Connollised before final fitment.
Take this example and apply it
to the many, many different aspects of Rolls-Royce restoration, service and
maintenance and you have our dedication to correct and professional vehicle
pre-delivery preparation and commissioning.
**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~~
As a collector and experienced restorer of the marque, I make every effort to bring my cars to a high standard. By comparison, my cars are generally 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 a 25 year old car is predominantly comprised of 25 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. 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 change a brake line because it appears aged or faulty, we do NOT at the same time replace all other hoses 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 some 25 years 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
~~ **Please
note: This Rolls-Royce is part of the collection of the ~~oo00oo~~
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**Please note: As a professional collector and experienced restorer, I
have my own Rolls-Royce dedicated workshop with qualified craftsmen on
hand; The Park-Ward Motor Museum. 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”). In so doing, once this Rolls-Royce
is sold, I will put the car thru my workshop to ensure that it is
mechanically sound and all major features and functions are operating as
described even though the car is contractually being sold "as-is".
Certain items such as final electrical tests and hydraulic pressure
checks are usually left for this stage as these are considered
"commissioning procedures". In this case, this will include the air
conditioning system of this car. This and considerable other work will
be performed after the sale and before delivery. This is all done at NO
CHARGE. Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! Depending on
our work load, please allow approximately 7-10 business days for this
procedure. 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 100
Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years ~~ Rolls-Royce values vary wildly, entirely dependent on their condition. There are, of course, other aspects that add or subtract from their values – Long Wheel Base versus regular, the year which dictated certain technical changes, etc. The colour alone, for example can make a big difference. So for the benefit of new-comers to the marque please see the approximate guide to values based on a particular model below. Please remember, these are “plus-or-minus” figures:
Year: 1977-1980 Model: Silver Shadow II
Show car: $45,000+ Exceptional: $35-40,000 Excellent: $25-35,000 Good: $18-25,000 Average: $12-18,000 Fair: $6-12,000 Basket case: < $6,000
Hopefully this will provide a reference point for the Rolls-Royce being featured in this listing as it compares to the range of different condition examples. Please note, a very poor condition example that is tired and not maintained can easily demand some $30,000 in restoration to make it a "nice" example but remember, it will be no longer original. So don't be fooled by "cheap buys". For any specific questions about this unique example of a Rolls-Royce, please do not hesitate to contact me.
According to the London
based investment research firm; Historic Automobile Group
International, classic cars have appreciated on average, 13% per year
since 1980, whilst overall stock values averaged an 11% gain over the
same period. The following graph charts the value of collectible cars
vs. the S&P500.
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