Highlights
- Very appealing example of the early chrome bumper model
- Beautiful blue colour scheme with a contrasting Everflex roof
- Extensive service history
- Factory specification Avon Turbosteel tyres in good order
The Appeal
The Silver Shadow's timeless, stately styling has made it one of the most enduring of Crewe's designs. To this day, it feels remarkably timeless and tasteful - with handsome, palatial cabins capturing a rather handsome gentleman's parlour between the airy, sun-light spilling windows.
Early chrome bumper cars, such as this one, are particularly prized.
Beautifully finished in the ever-enduring 'Triple Blue' specification - including a lovely Everflex roof - this late chrome bumpered car is in very good condition, displaying a gentle patina and a retro charm that's incredibly alluring. It has clearly been cared for and comes with a huge history file, including the original bill of sale.
History and Paperwork
- UK car first registered 4th March 1976
- 14 owners from new
- Purchased from Car & Classic in December 2023
- Original 'Triple Blue' car, as proven by the car's factory record
- Extensive service history with 14 stamps
- Sparingly used in recent years with raft of invoices supporting ongoing maintenance
- SU carburettors parts book
- Factory handbooks and service book in good condition
- Old tax discs
- Copy of the original owner’s warranty paperwork
- Workshop manual
- Original bill of sale
- Last MOT expired 27th March 2020 with advisories for minor oil leaks and brake discs
The Condition
- Compelling blue-on-blue-on-blue colour scheme in excellent order
- Bodywork in good order with no immediately visible corrosion, dents or dings
- Paintwork in fine order with matching factory hub caps and contrast Everflex factory roof
- The car is shod in Avon Turbosteel tyres, which are carrying plenty of tread
- Chromework presents well with no noticeable tarnishing
- Blue Everflex roof is well kept and includes optional rear badges to rear pillars
- Interior is true-to-factory specification with dark blue leather
- Leather is well kept with only light creasing to bases - which creates quite the distinguished patina
- Black leather dashboard is in good order, with no visible marks to the top or knee roll
- Dark burr walnut veneers appear in fine fettle, with no delamination or cracking visible
- Centre console mildly adapted to incorporate mirror and relocated period-correct radio cassette
- The car is still carrying its factory carpets in dark blue, complete with rear factory footrests
- Leather headlining in cream with no visible damage or marks
- Specification includes rear headrest and cruise control
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc Rolls Royce hand built V8 engine
- 3spd automatic GM gearbox with column shift
- The engine looks in very good order
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
- We understand it to be driving exactly as it should
- Extensive history file to support displayed mileage and sense of a well-kept car
BEFORE YOU BUY
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