1973 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW SERIES 1 - History: Introduced in...
1973 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW SERIES 1 - History:
Introduced in 1965, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is one of the most significant cars in the history of the Crewe-based brand. Succeeding the Silver Cloud, it marked a true technical revolution with the adoption of a monocoque body, independent rear suspension, and a high-pressure hydraulic system licensed from Citroën that controlled the brakes and suspension.
Powered by the famous Rolls-Royce light-alloy V8 engine, it offered an exceptional level of comfort, quietness, and build quality. Built almost entirely by hand, the Silver Shadow quickly became the global benchmark for luxury sedans.
Produced between 1965 and 1980 in quantities exceeding 30,000 units, it remains today one of Rolls-Royce’s most iconic models and serves as an excellent introduction to the brand’s world.
Description:
The vehicle presented here is a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Series 1, with chassis number SRH15695, built in 1973.
The car appears to retain its original appearance, true to Rolls-Royce standards, with its elegant bodywork, numerous chrome accents, and luxurious interior trimmed in leather and wood.
The engine compartment retains its original layout, centered around the famous carburetor-fed Rolls-Royce V8 and the model’s specific high-pressure hydraulic system.
Like all the vehicles in this collection, this Silver Shadow is being offered straight from storage and will require a complete overhaul before any use, as well as bodywork restoration to bring it to perfect condition. Multiple instances of corrosion typical of this model in various known areas; damaged wood trim; leather in generally good condition with a patina. Headliner in good condition. Dashboard in good condition. Vehicle in need of restoration.
Specifications:
Make: Rolls-Royce
Model: Silver Shadow
Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce Motors Ltd.
Body style: 4-door sedan
Engine: Rolls-Royce aluminum V8
Displacement: 6,750 cm³
Power: Not specified by the manufacturer (approx. 200 ch)
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity: 5
Chassis number: SRH15695
Keys: YES
Mileage: 90,866 miles (odometer reading not guaranteed)
Registration documents: Valid Belgian registration certificate in the name of the previous owner. The current owner has not transferred the registration to their name + purchase invoice
First registration: 06/22/1973
Condition:
The vehicle is being presented as it came out of storage.
The engine has not been started, and no test drive has been performed.
Sold as-is, considered non-running, without a technical inspection, for restoration, recommissioning, or preservation.
1973 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW SERIES 1 - History:
Introduced in 1965, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is one of the most significant cars in the history of the Crewe-based brand. Succeeding the Silver Cloud, it marked a true technical revolution with the adoption of a monocoque body, independent rear suspension, and a high-pressure hydraulic system licensed from Citroën that controlled the brakes and suspension.
Powered by the famous Rolls-Royce light-alloy V8 engine, it offered an exceptional level of comfort, quietness, and build quality. Built almost entirely by hand, the Silver Shadow quickly became the global benchmark for luxury sedans.
Produced between 1965 and 1980 in quantities exceeding 30,000 units, it remains today one of Rolls-Royce’s most iconic models and serves as an excellent introduction to the brand’s world.
Description:
The vehicle presented here is a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Series 1, with chassis number SRH15695, built in 1973.
The car appears to retain its original appearance, true to Rolls-Royce standards, with its elegant bodywork, numerous chrome accents, and luxurious interior trimmed in leather and wood.
The engine compartment retains its original layout, centered around the famous carburetor-fed Rolls-Royce V8 and the model’s specific high-pressure hydraulic system.
Like all the vehicles in this collection, this Silver Shadow is being offered straight from storage and will require a complete overhaul before any use, as well as bodywork restoration to bring it to perfect condition. Multiple instances of corrosion typical of this model in various known areas; damaged wood trim; leather in generally good condition with a patina. Headliner in good condition. Dashboard in good condition. Vehicle in need of restoration.
Specifications:
Make: Rolls-Royce
Model: Silver Shadow
Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce Motors Ltd.
Body style: 4-door sedan
Engine: Rolls-Royce aluminum V8
Displacement: 6,750 cm³
Power: Not specified by the manufacturer (approx. 200 ch)
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity: 5
Chassis number: SRH15695
Keys: YES
Mileage: 90,866 miles (odometer reading not guaranteed)
Registration documents: Valid Belgian registration certificate in the name of the previous owner. The current owner has not transferred the registration to their name + purchase invoice
First registration: 06/22/1973
Condition:
The vehicle is being presented as it came out of storage.
The engine has not been started, and no test drive has been performed.
Sold as-is, considered non-running, without a technical inspection, for restoration, recommissioning, or preservation.
