1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Ii on 2040-cars

After the success of the Cloud and S series saloons, Rolls Royce wanted to introduce a new more modern up to date luxury saloon. Introduced on October 5, 1965, the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series were unveiled at the Paris Salon Motor Show with rave reviews. The Silver Shadow was a limited production Saloon that used the familiar 6.75 litre V8 engine built by Rolls Royce. The new Silver Shadow was 3 and a half inches narrower and 7 inches shorter than the previous model but still managed to make more interior space for the passengers. The Silver Shadow II was redesigned for model year 1977 and ran until 1980 with just 8425 examples made worldwide. Many automobile journalists have said over the years that the Silver Shadow and T Series Saloons are amongst the best handling and most loveliest of the older generations of Rolls Royce and Bentley cars. 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II finished in a beautiful combination of Pearl white exterior respray with a Tan Connolly leather interior. This Silver Shadow left the Crewe production line in October of 1978 and was then invoiced to Rolls Royce North America.  This Rolls Royce has traveled a total of 70,550 miles from brand new and is on a clean and clear title.  The paint on the car is in beautiful condition showing very few flaws .The Pearl White paint looks very nice and free from any fade or sun spots. The body of the car is in excellent shape and free from any rust, dents, dings or corrosion. There are no signs of any prior accidents or damage anywhere. All of the chrome on the exterior of the car still shows beautifully and all of the light lenses and glass are all clear and free from any cracks or pitting. The interior has a lovely patina to it The lower front seats have been dyed to match. The original wool carpets are in beautiful shape and free from any stains or tears. All of the real wood veneer is still in great shape and with only a couple tiny hairline cracks on the front door rails. The wood still retains a beautiful dark red/brown color. All of the leather on the dashboard and headliner is still in beautiful condition, free from any discoloration or separating. All of the switchgear is in excellent condition . The car still retains its original radio which is still in working order. The dash lights, interior lights, headlights, taillights, reverse lights, side marker lights, turn signals, and license plate lights are all working. All of the electrical equipment is in proper working order as well, the AC is ice cold and the heat is blowing out warm. All of the power windows are in working order, the power door locks are working, the power seats are working and the power antenna is working. This Rolls Royce mechanically is in excellent condition; it starts right up and idles smoothly. It does not smoke on start up and the car shifts into gear with ease. It accelerates very smoothly and shifts through all of the gears without any hesitation. The brakes feel solid and smooth, and are free from any fade or grinding. The car has a slight vibration at 60MPH due to perhaps tires although the tread looks great. This Rolls Royce has always been serviced on time and in excellent running and driving condition. The car has all of its original owner’s manuals, warranty books, dealer books, emissions book, radio book and Rolls Royce case. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a rare and stunning Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II