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1974 | Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I

1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow '74

£16,552
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Dealer

Description

  • A lot of maintenance invoices and official Rolls-Royce’s documents
    - Belgian car
    - Interior in an excellent condition
    - Accessible British prestige and luxury

    The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, a car that needs no introduction as its manufacturer’s name alone speaks volumes. In 1965, it took over the baton from the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, but it wasn't an easy ride. The Silver Shadow stumbled a bit along the way, but it quickly found its footing.

    During the sixties, the competition was fierce, and other car brands like Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz introduced luxurious cars that were similar to Rolls-Royce but cheaper. Rolls-Royce had to redefine itself. They designed the Silver Mist, but it turned out that 'silver mist' meant 'silver crap’ in German. In a hurry, they came up with the name 'Silver Shadow.' The Silver Shadow had to carve out a niche for itself in the market, but it sold well, especially in the United States. Rolls-Royce described its market development with this biting quip: ‘When things don't happen right away, just remember: it takes thirteen hours to build a Toyota but six months to build a Rolls-Royce’, emphasizing their hand-built, artisanal approach.

    After some delivery delay and the name issue, the Silver Shadow was ready to conquer the niche market, and it did so with great success. This luxurious RR was made for people who don't settle for just ‘more’, and ‘a lot more’ is exactly what Rols-Royce offer, especially in terms of luxury. According to Rolls-Royce, the V8 engine is so quiet that you can hear the dashboard clock ticking when accelerating. The design exudes British charisma, the meticulous interior finish only adds to that. The leather-clad seats offer unparalleled comfort, and the dashboard is simply stunning with wood accents, attention was paid to every detail. The Silver Shadow pragmatic in any way to Rolls-Royce, and it can’t become any more British than this.

    Over the years, the Silver Shadow underwent some changes to ensure even higher quality. For example, in 1970, the engine displacement was increased by 10%. Though, in terms of power, Rolls-Royce has always been mysterious about it. In 1977, the front suspension, the interior, and the aerodynamics were changed, which resulted in a name change to the Silver Shadow II. In 1980, it was succeeded by the Silver Spirit.

    A total of approx. 30,000 models was produced when production stops in 1980. This was a lot, at least for Rolls-Royce cars. This car took Rolls-Royce to new levels. 65% of the Silver Shadow are still in use today, showing the craftmanship and the know-how with which these cars are built.

    Technical information:

    Body work

    - Length (cm): 517 (204 inch)
    - Width (cm): 183 (72 inch)
    - Height (cm): 150 (59 inch)
    - Wheelbase (cm): 304 (120 inch)
    - Weight (kg): 2067 (4557 lbs)

    Mechanics

    - Engine: V8 6750 cc front-engine
    - Valve gear: 16, OHV
    - Fuel system: 2 SU carburettors
    - Gear box: 3-speed automatic with kickdown
    - Transmission: RWD
    - Right-steered
    - power: 189 hp (139 kW) at 4000 t/m
    - torque: 401 Nm at 2000 t/m
    - Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Rolls-Royce
Model series
Silver Shadow
Model name
Silver Shadow I
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1974
Mileage (read)
96,385 mls
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Not provided
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Saloon (4-doors)
Power (kW/hp)
147/200
Cubic capacity (cm³)
6750
Cylinders
8
Doors
4
Steering
Right (RHD)
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
Not provided
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Not provided
Rear brakes
Not provided
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Others
Manufacturer color name
-
Interior color
Others
Interior material
Others

Optional equipment

Rechtslenker

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Condition
Book inspection report
Registered
Ready to drive
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Location

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Oldtimerfarm

Xavier Molenaar

Lobulckstraat 9

9880 Aalter

🇧🇪 Belgium

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