Highlights

Very original and unrestored car in great order
One of only 571 pre-Corniche MPW cars
Recommissioned since 2019 totalling £35,828 for specialist work
Under 56,000 documented miles from new
Just two registered keepers with first to 2019
Thick history file of work by Herne Motors and Ranmore Rolls-Royce

The Appeal

The two-door Silver Shadow was one of the last major jobs undertaken by Mulliner Park Ward. And what a clever job it was, evolving the chiselled, upright Silver Shadow into something altogether sleeker and more GT-orientated.

These were eye-wateringly expensive cars when new, which likely explains why just 571 of these ‘MPW’ cars were built over five years. This very low mileage car has to be amongst the most original, beautifully finished as it is in green with a matching ‘Everflex’ roof and tan leather cabin. It has a lovely sense of history thanks to its unrestored yet very tidy condition.

The car remained with its first keeper until 2019, when the vendor acquired it. Since then he has expended nearly £36,000 on sympathetic improvements via specialist Ranmore Rolls-Royce. The work has respected the originality and patina whilst improving the reliability.

The early MPW is a paean to the coachbuilder’s art. This remarkable car is one of the most unmolested we’ve seen in a while and comes with excellent provenance.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 14th April 1969
Two registered keepers according to DVLA and seller
Current keeper since December 2019
Originally supplied by H R Owen
Remained in same area of UK for most of its life
Old tax discs and MOTs to verify mileage
Lots of history as shown in photographs
Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Last MOT expired November 2019 with no advisories
Showing 55,644 miles which we are told is documented and correct
Receipts present for £35,828 since 2019 and shown in photographs
Majority of the work was carried out by Ranmore Rolls-Royce specialist
Vehicle has been serviced once or twice a year without fail
Maintained by Herne Motors in Canterbury for the majority of its life

The Condition

Mid green paintwork in very good and highly original condition
Paintwork presents well with minor marks to note in photographs
We are told that due to originality the paintwork is quite thin in places
Vendor reports some cracks around leaded bodywork areas in some places
Chips around bonnet area on the edges
Scrape on wheel arch passenger side as shown
Bodywork in very good order with no accident damage reported and straight panels
Fitted with Everflex vinyl roof which is also in well kept order
Factory standard car with steel wheels fitted with chrome body colour hub caps
Fitted with factory-correct Avon tyres
Underbody and engine bay look in very good order
Some exterior fittings rechromed and all brightwork presents well
Tan leather interior in highly original, unrestored condition as shown
Light signs of use to leather including some creasing and discolouration
Leather is well kept except for small 1cm tear to driver’s seat
Veneers in very good order with only light aging to note
Headlining presents well with light marks due to originality
Green carpets in good order with some fading due to originality
Front and rear speakers are factory original with great, classic sound
Original radio facade but modernised with DAB and Bluetooth functionality
Original factory tool kit included as shown

The Mechanics

6,230c Rolls-Royce hand-built V8
3spd automatic gearbox with column shift
Serviced 1-2 times per year throughout its life
Maintained by Herne Motors for most of its life
Recent £36,000 refurbishment by Ranmore Rolls-Royce
Extensive history file with highlights shown in photographs
Recent work includes attention to gearbox, brakes, gaskets, seals and coolant system
Vendor informs us that it drives perfectly, especially with the overhauled gearbox
Pulls away from standstill very well and exceptionally smooth gear change according to the seller
No reported running or driving issues

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