1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Anniversary

Highlights

One of 74 UK Anniversary models
Huge history file by marque specialists
Recent £2,500 recommissioning work
MOT to October 2024 with no advisories
Rare and attractive Athenium Blue paintwork
Recently driven to Devon and back without issue
Valuable private plate included

The Appeal

Rolls-Royce doesn’t really do limited editions, but when it does you can expect them to be quite special. Particularly when they celebrate 75 years of production.

This ‘75’ Anniversary Silver Shadow II is one of only 74 UK market examples and retains each of its special edition features. The chassis number independently confirms the authenticity. The rarity is dialled up still further by the rare and very attractive Athenium Blue paintwork.

In very presentable and usable condition, it has recently completed a fault-free trip to Devon and back and comes to market with advisory-free MOT to October 2024. This majestic car’s badge bar attests to its much-loved life, including apparently a trip to Borneo. An interesting and unusual buy for marque enthusiasts - and lovers of great 70s saloons.

The History and Paperwork

First UK registered 1st October 1979
One of only 212 worldwide Anniversary cars, of which only 74 were for UK market
Retains its Anniversary special features summarised below
Previous keeper kept the car for over 20 years and collected the bar badges
Private registration plate relates to this keeper and is included
Car number 80 of the run of Anniversary models
Independent Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II database verifies authenticity as UK market car
Eight registered keepers
Current keeper acquired the car on 2nd October 2023
Has completed a fault-free trip to Devon in this car
Full set of handbooks including dealer marketing materials
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Service book shows 12 stamps to 1st August 2014 at 115,010 miles
Servicing by mix of main dealers and well known specialist marque independents
Further servicing and maintenance work by Silver Lady Services 1t 120,885 miles in photos
This work included suspension repairs totalling £1,339
Radiator and power steering refurbishment and repairs in March 2022 totalling £1,115
Thick history file of invoices by specialists and main dealers shown in photos
MOT exempt but usefully recently MOT’d with test to 27th October 2024 with no advisories

Anniversary features, which this car retains in full:

Red badges front and rear
Badges on rear quarters
Plaque in glove box
Special range of colours
Everflex roof
Bespoke interior fittings

The Condition

Rare and stylish Athenium Blue metallic paintwork in generally good order
Some signs of age such as chips and light scuffs to note in photographs
Bodywork presents well with sills, arches and other common notable areas in good order
No structural advisories to bodywork or underside on recent MOT
Retains its Anniversary features noted above
Some wear to front and rear bumper rubbers to note in photographs
Chromework presents well with bright finish and no notable tarnishing
Everflex black roof is in good order
Avon Turbosteel factory correct tyres with bespoke Anniversary wheel trims in good order
Grey leather interior with light blue piping
It is presentable but would benefit from cleaning and feeding
Interior is well kept and very original showing some light wear typical of age
Veneers are well presented showing light deterioration in photographs
Fitted with air conditioning, cruise control, original radio and radio cassette
We are told that the heating and cooling system could do with servicing
Grey leather headlining in good condition
Light blue carpets present well and feature lambswool over mats
Factory tool kit and jack in boot

The Mechanics

6,750cc V8 Rolls-Royce 200bhp hand-built engine
3spd automatic gearbox with column shift
Recently driven to Devon and back without issue
£2,500 of maintenance including servicing, suspension and radiator repairs
Runs and drives well according to seller with no issues to report

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