Harry's Thoughts
THE ESSENTIALS
This is absolutely one of the most pristine original examples of the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II with a mere 12,390 miles from new. This was the last year of the Silver Shadow IIs and this particular car has long been referred to as “simply the best example to be found anywhere in the world”. It is in nearly showroom condition in every regard and runs and drives as new. We love the Silver Sand over Walnut livery which is both elegant and timeless.
This Silver Shadow II was built in June of 1980 and by October 11, 1990, had accumulated 6,876 miles with one very long-time owner. By 2020, this Rolls had accumulated 11,399 miles and was sold by Daniel Schmidtt & Co out of St. Louis to Stephen Stefano of Emerald Isle, NC. It has now accumulated 12,399 miles and has been very well maintained both cosmetically and mechanically. This Silver Shadow would be very competitive on the showfield or spectacular for using and enjoying on drives or tours.
The Silver Shadow II was the ultimate in luxury, with power seats, mirrors, windows, split level air conditioning, disc brakes, a sophisticated suspension that provided an incredible ride for its passengers and ample power from its powertrain.
The livery is nearly as new in Silver Sand over Walnut. The paint has excellent shine and luster with only a few small paint chips and normal minute lacquer cracks in areas with factory leaded seams. The chrome and stainless are in showroom condition. The white wall radials look great against the Walnut paint. All the lenses and trim are in excellent as new condition.
The Beige leather interior is complimented with Walnut piping and the light beige carpet has Walnut Mouton sheepskin overlays that are also in excellent condition. The leather is soft and supple and is in spectacular original condition. The driver’s seat is in exceptional condition. The burl walnut wood is in nearly perfect original condition with only a couple of very small cracks that are only noticeable upon close inspection. The Blaupunkt Frankfurt Am/FM stereo is complimented by the Pioneer Cassette unit.
The engine compartment is also in showroom condition and features the venerable Rolls-Royce 6.75-liter V8. Mechanically, this Rolls has been fastidiously maintained. The last owner is still searching for the file, which was comprehensive but has now been misplaced. The air conditioning and all components work as new. We hope to have it located for inclusion in its sale. Included in the sale are the tools, fire extinguisher and car cover.
For more information and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or sales@classicpromenade.com. This Rolls is available for viewing at our Phoenix showroom.
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