Description
1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Drophead Coupé from late 1970, also known as Corniche by Mulliner Park Ward. Early serie is the most requested and difficult to find among collectors due to chrome bumpers and stylish hubcaps reminiscent of the iconic Silver Cloud model. This vehicle is simply perfect. It drives like the magic carpet everyone expects from a Rolls Royce, and looks stunning. About the car, Rolls-Royce V8 engine with an aluminium-silicon alloy block and aluminium cylinder heads with cast iron wet cylinder liners. Engine: 6, 750 cc with Twin SU carburettors that runs perfect. Still have original engine patina with only 30400 kms. Three-speed automatic transmission (Turbo Hydramatic 400) that shifts smoothly. Hydraulic self-levelling system that still works perfect, and disk brakes. Brand new whitewall tires, all chromes are in perfect condition specially bumpers, light bezels, ... Golden Spirit of Ecstasy and door handels that make the car looks even more luxurious and distinguished (note: these parts are avaliable in chrome color as well under request, as we have two more Corniches avaliable). Classy color combination, white exterior with blue stripe painted by hand artisanal and navy dark blue upholstery. Seats look like new and automatic mechanism still woks well. Dark blue automatic convertible top with dark blue top cover. Wood is in pristine condition, like new. Genuine wood steering wheel that matches with same color and shapes of the dashboard. Original blue carpet in great condition. No smoking car. Absolutely free of rust (always kept in garage), no lickings. Audio system worths over 6000 euros. Car history.- Files are avaliable at Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club in UK. First owner was Mr. J. Grath, in UK. Second owner was RC ( he does not want his name to be public) but partner of a classic museum in Hungary, where car stayed during early years, Classic Automobile Museum of Warvasovsky, Jarmu Igazolvany (see documentation on pictures). First appraisal was made in 2007 and value was 49000€. Same owner brought the car years later to Spain were second appraisal was made by expert technician in 2009, and value was 82000€ then (see document on pics). According to the car condition, current value has been increased due to this is one of the few early models avaliable left in pristine show quality, perfect mechanical functioning, and real low mileage. Lots of documents, maintenance reports and invoices avaliable. Third and current owner is Mr. Alessandro Ramírez, owner of RG Classics (a well reputated company stablished in 1989 specialized in classic car imports, historical spanish registration, restoration, sales, and hirings). This vehicle belongs to his private collection. Car has historical spanish plates, which means that has passed for huge technical inspections by the laboratory of historic vehicles and spanish ITV (MOT, TUV) and its 100% original. ITV valid until 2029. More high resolutions pictures and videos avaliable under request. Low mileage, excellent condition, looks like new and works perfect (which is rare to find unless you have an expert mechanic by your side), no lickings, no rust, no smoking car,.. After checking all the units online this one is currently the best one avaliable.
