1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Handsome early chrome bumper example – from USA's best Silver Shadow provider.

Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow
1969
Handsomely gorgeous and desirable early “chrome bumper” car
beautifully restored by Rolls-Royce experts ~ stunning!
T
his is another gorgeous presenting Silver
Shadow sedan brought to you by the Park-Ward Motors Museum; America’s number 1
Silver Shadow provider. Finished in 2-tone Tudor grey over quasi Shell Grey with
light blue/grey Connolly hide interior, she is absolutely magnificent. With
hand-painted grey fine lines to the waist-rails and hubcap beauty trim rings
complementing accordingly. The combination is quintessentially English.
This car was a Southern state car most of
its life and then, through us, came into the hands of a  conscientious enthusiast in Kentucky where the
car has resided in the last few years. When we received the car back in 2016 it
was in good shape and certainly an above average example only needing minor
cosmetic refurbishment. Mechanically, we went right through her bringing all maintenance
and major and minor services up to date.
The exterior of the car is straight and
rust free with the underside clean and tidy. The paint is in excellent
condition with the finish high in lustre and consistent all over. The Tudor grey
top-half was repainted by us and presents beautifully. The lower colour was previously
repainted some 10 years ago and needed nothing. Today, the car remains pretty
much blemish free with only the most minor marks and overall, the exterior presents absolutely beautifully
with all chrome and glass in good condition. Inside door edges and jams are
clean and tidy.
The interior of the car is excellent if
not stunning. The interior leather is entirely original Connolly from factory
and remains soft and supple. It was lightly re-Connolised by us back in 2016 and
still presents beautifully today. The interior is without any tears or
unsightly wear marks. Door panels, interior chrome work, gauges and instruments
are all in very fine condition. The car even sports its original “solid state”
push-button radio.
The light African burl walnut was also
done by Park-Ward and displays in the traditional high gloss Rolls-Royce
glass-like finish. There is some $4,500 invested in the refinished wood alone.
This includes all 4 doors, dash, console, window surround and rear vanity mirrors.
It presents extremely well – to factory standards – displaying very rich ochre
tones that only burl walnut has to offer.
Mechanically the
car is offered in very fine shape. All Park-Ward cars go thru an intensive
reconditioning process at our in-house service facilities. This includes
addressing all the hydraulics/braking system. All maintenance and services are
brought up to date to include important expensive items – such as brake pumps,
accumulators, calipers, pads and brake lines. The engine truly purrs and
gear-change is smooth and quiet. The car is very spritely in power which is a
good sign of a well cared for and good condition motor. The odometer reads some 66,000 miles and although not verifiable, the car looks every bit a low mileage
example.
Tyres are near new 215/75-15 whitewalls with
plenty of tread and present well. The hubcaps are straight and the stainless
steel shiny. As is all the remaining brightwork on the car that was all machine
buffed and then hand-polished when we did the paintwork.
A/C blows ice cold and the heater works
well. Electricals are all serviced by Park-Ward so windows, seats and features
& functions work as they should. All interior and exterior lighting has
been checked with all bulbs and lamps operating correctly.
This Silver Shadow very comfortably ranks
as a 10-out-of-10 driver quality example.
~~ A pedigree Silver Shadow, in
all, this is a wonderful example that is ready to be driven and enjoyed.
Although not technically of “show standard”, you could easily drive her as is
to your next club meet and remain proud if not take out a prize. It ranks very
comfortably as a 10 out of 10 driver. ~~
We have sold many Rolls-Royces around the world so all international buyers are very welcome!
For extra photos on this fine example go to the link below.
The photos are of super high resolution so if you right click on any, you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail.
Click HERE to see some 200 high resolution photos
Click HERE to see some 200 high resolution photos
A note from RRMOTORSINC:
For those Rolls-Royce enthusiasts who have followed my auctions in the past I welcome you all. For those who are new to my adverts and/or the marque, please note that as a serious collector of some 30 years, all my cars are truly described examples. I have my own private Rolls-Royce workshop (not open to the public but dedicated to my own cars and fellow RR enthusiasts) with trained Rolls-Royce craftsmen who are proficient in all aspects. As a team, we are dedicated to the preservation of the marque and as such, any car that leaves the stable is completely inspected and work-shopped to ensure mechanical and operational items are maintained appropriately. We adopt a “keep it original” mentality with pride and confidence, offering after sales technical support and assistance well beyond the sale. Because most of my cars are offered for the pleasures of driving enjoyment it is not always possible or practical to seek perfection (in the true sense of the word) but we do always uphold excellence in whatever we do. Our cars are by no means cheap priced cars but we like to think they are amongst the best. To this end, I firmly believe in the famous adage; “
Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.”
We hope you do to.
”
We hope you do too.”
We at Park-Ward Motors – the things we do.
When our Rolls-Royces are commissioned for resale, they are indeed professionally and correctly “fully work-shopped”. No corners are cut. And it is all addressed in true Crewe
tradition. There is way too much to list here but to give you an example of our commitment to excellence of
the various processes, this is one such example of what we do:
Doors and windows:-
Every car has its interior door panels removed. If the wood is in need of repair (as most are) it is refinished in-house by trained and talented craftsmen at Park-Ward Motors. This is a detailed process of stripping the wood of its old lacquer, repairing the veneer if there is damage, staining the top surface as per Rolls-Royce methodology and refinishing with no less than 25 coats of clear lacquer. Hand wet-sanded and polished between all of its last 15 coats. New window felt guides and wood-to-glass foam seals are fitted. All window mechanisms are checked and serviced for smooth and efficient up and down movement. This includes an electrical modification to rectify the typical “slow window syndrome”. All tracks, chains and gears are lubricated. Where central locking is fitted, these are all serviced to ensure no “solenoid sticking”, another common problem. Units are repaired and or changed as required for refurbished units. Door wiring and door-to-body wiring is checked, repaired and/or replaced as required. The splash plastic on the inside of the doors to protect the leather panels from rain splash from inside the door is replaced with correct specification black plastic as used by the factory. Cut to shape and glued in position as per original. All door hardware is checked and repaired as required including locks, handles and scuttle finishes. The door is reassembled with all items cleaned and polished. The wood refitted and the leather panels are re-Connollised before final fitment.
Take this example and apply it to the many, many different aspects of Rolls-Royce restoration, service and maintenance and you have our dedication to correct and professional vehicle pre-delivery preparation and commissioning.
~~ **Please note: As a professional collector and experienced restorer, I have my own Rolls-Royce dedicated workshop with qualified craftsmen on hand; The Park-Ward Motor Museum. As a passionate collector of the marque I take great pride and pleasure in passing on any of these great cars to its next owner (“caretaker”). In so doing, once this Rolls-Royce is sold, I will put the car thru my workshop to ensure that it is mechanically sound and all major features and functions are operating as described even though the car is contractually being sold “as-is”. Certain items such as final electrical tests and hydraulic pressure checks are usually left for this stage as these are considered “commissioning procedures”. In this case, this will include the air conditioning system of this car. This and considerable other work will be performed after the sale and before delivery. This is all done at NO CHARGE. Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! Depending on our work load, please allow approximately 7-10 business days for this procedure. For more information on the Park-Ward Motor Museum and our skills, please eBay message me and I would be happy to show you some 100 Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years ~~
*Please note this exclusion: the advertised or
“Buy it Now” price is a price whereby we are committed to do repair
work on the car if we see something “not right”. This may occur after
the sale and before delivery. It is our commitment to excellence. So, to be
clear, if the agreed selling price is less than 85% of the initial asking
price, then the sale is considered a wholesale “as-is” sale. To put
it simply, and to be fair, a buyer cannot expect to buy “cheap” and
get all the benefits otherwise associated with a retail value type.
**PLEASE read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.**
~~ Important note: the $2,000 deposit is due within 24 hours. If not paid, or if no contact is received within that period, we reserve the right to offer the car to any other party.~~
~~oo00oo~~
This Rolls-Royce is part of a private collection. Although licensed and bonded, I am not a
main-stream retail car dealer or broker; I am a professional car collector of
some 40 years with considerable experience and knowledge of Rolls-Royce and
Bentley Motor Cars. I have a long standing reputation being associated with the
marque which I take seriously. I take pride in my cars and have fun in
collecting and restoring them. However, auctions are not a game so when you
place a bid or offer, and you are the winning bidder, please understand you
have entered a binding contract. You cannot bid and win the auction and expect
not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning does not mean you
are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the opportunity to inspect
it. Any inspection contemplated must be undertaken BEFORE you bid or make an
offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally inspect
the car. Please note, however, we do NOT allow 3rd party inspectors because
history has sadly proven, they are not worth their weight in salt. Do not waste
your time nor money – come yourself and we will go over the car in detail with
you. Once you bid or make an offer, you are doing so to buy WITHOUT conditions.
Your bid can not be subject to anything. A $2000.00 deposit (non-refundable) is
required within 24 hours of the close of the auction and payable by PayPal. The
balance of funds are required within 7 days of the close of the auction and
must be provided by cashier’s check or bank wire (unless, and only, if agreed
otherwise in writing). I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are
willing to meet the cost of transfer fees or you are happy to pay via “pay
a friend”. Full payment must be made (and payments cleared) before the
title and/or the vehicle is released. All payments are non-refundable. Payments
as described above form an important part of this purchase contract and so, if
all the funds are not received as outlined above, I reserve the right to
terminate the transaction without notice. If there has been any deposit or
other part payments received and I elect to terminate the contract and/or if
you fail to complete the transaction, I reserve the right to keep any such
deposits or payments and resell the vehicle to another bidder or interested
party or re-list the vehicle at any time. To be clear, if you change your mind
for ANY reason and do not complete the transaction in the time-frame required,
you will forfeit your deposit and any other monies paid. And, to make it very
clear, paying by credit card, if so accepted, does not mean you can
unilaterally elect to seek a refund from your credit card provider and/or
lender. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a national and worldwide
basis but the winning bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or
shipping and at his cost.
As a collector and experienced restorer of the marque, I make every
effort to bring my cars to a high standard, both before and after the sale. By
comparison, my cars are generally far superior to others available but they are
by no means perfect. You must expect some issues. Unless specifically stated,
the car is not of show standard but of nice “driver” condition.
Please understand, show cars of this model cost hundreds of thousands of
dollars to achieve and sell for prices commensurate, so the sale price of this
car reflects its relative condition. You are buying “condition”
accordingly. Buyers should not expect to receive concours quality or
“perfect” cars at these prices. Please also understand, the very
nature of these classic Rolls-Royces is such that it is not always possible to
attend to every item, or perhaps I may have inadvertently overlooked items.
Further, and very importantly, these cars are classic cars also because they
are old. So this means if a car is 40 years old, then it is predominantly
comprised of 40 year old parts. And old parts will fail. All buyers must
understand and expect that things can or will wear out, break and/or stop functioning
without notice, even if we have inspected it. This is even more likely with
hand-built English cars of early technology when compared to the typical
American car of the same vintage. Please note, fitted radio/stereo systems are
usually subject to upgrade by purchasers so I do not ensure operation of these.
Similarly, cruise control systems fitted to these classics were of an inferior
design and I do not check or warrant the operation of these. Suspension and
brakes on these cars are complex. We thoroughly check them and replace things
that are identified faulty. But please understand, by example; if we refurbish
or replace a brake caliper because it appears aged or faulty, we do NOT at the
same time refurbish or place all other brake calipers because they are of
similar age. This is considered “preventative maintenance”. We do not
do this unless specifically requested and is not included in the purchase
price. Feel free to ask for this additional service. Further, a feature or
function that is working perfectly one moment, may decide to play-up the next.
After all, it is several decades old. This is the nature of any classic car and
especially a Rolls-Royce which was very “complicated” for its era.
For this reason it is necessary for the following condition:
The vehicle is being sold “as-is/where-is” with no warranty
expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are made
with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and
accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are
not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be
responsible for errors in description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects
herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. If any aspect of the
description contradicts what can be seen in the photos, then the photos shall
prevail as the reference point. No allowance or set aside will be made on
account of any incorrectness, unforeseen imperfection, defect or damage. It is
the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition
and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will
make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer’s
request prior to the close of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for
any repairs regardless of any written or oral statements about the
vehicle.
Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age, in
most
US
states,
the mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no
warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown and accepts no
responsibility for any discrepancy with independent reports such as Carfax,
AutoCheck, etc.
In this regard the seller makes no warranties as
to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the vehicle up to
30 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will
not bear any responsibility for any additional costs including storage,
transportation, or repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to
store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end, a cost of $35 per day
shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also, you must remember that this is
a classic +/-40 year old vehicle, and while it is up to you, I do not recommend
that you just “hop in and drive it across the country”until you have
familiarised yourself with the car. At least, I have never done that. I have
always professionally transported the cars in enclosed carriers from where I
bought them to my home.
PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, CONTACT ME BEFORE
YOU CONTEMPLATE DOING SO AS, RESPECTFULLY, THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Finally, the advertised or “Buy it Now” price is a price whereby we
are committed to do repair work on the car if we see something “not
right”. This may occur after the sale and before delivery. It is our
commitment to excellence. So, to be clear, if the agreed selling price is less
than 85% of the initial asking price, then the sale is considered a wholesale
“as-is” sale. To put it simply, and to be fair, a buyer cannot expect
to buy “cheap” and get all the benefits otherwise associated with a
retail value type sale.
I am sorry if these terms seem harsh but there seem to be some very
unrealistic buyers out there – fortunately, only few of these people exist but
those that do can make life difficult, so it appears EVERYTHING needs to
spelled out. Very simply put, this is an old car being offered for sale. It is
not new and is subject to the perils of age. Further, Rolls-Royces are not
without nuances, idiosyncrasies and they are renown for a host of design issues
which can make them not inexpensive to maintain. This is well documented in
many circles. You need to be a special and considerate type of purchaser to own
a
Rolls-Royce. Their down-side is part of the fun in
owning them! As the old saying goes; “we love to hate them and hate to
love them!” So, please respect the terms and conditions when you bid.
~~oo00oo~~
Y
ear:                     1968
Make:                    Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Show car:
$50,000+
Exceptional:
$40-50,000
Excellent:
$30-40,000
Good:
$20-30,000
Average:
$15-20,000
Fair:
$5-15,000
Basket case:         < $5,000
Hopefully this will provide a reference point for the Rolls-Royce being featured in this listing as it compares to the range of different condition examples. Please note, a very poor condition example that is tired and not maintained can easily demand some $30,000 in restoration to make it a “nice” example but remember, it will be no longer original. So don’t be fooled by “cheap buys”. For any specific questions about this unique example of a Rolls-Royce, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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