Details
1971 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW
Chassis No. SRH 10634
Dark green with cream leather interior.
Engine: V8, overhead valve, 6,750cc, 200bhp(est.); Gearbox: three speed automatic; Suspension: front, wishbones and coil springs, with automatic levelling, rear, independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and automatic levelling. Right hand drive.
Whenever a new breed of motor car is announced it creates interest and this was certainly the case with the introduction of the Silver Shadow and T Series Rolls-Royce and Bentley in 1965. In keeping with more modern tradition, they were the first cars built by Rolls-Royce of monocoque construction, the conventional chassis frame replaced by a front sub-assembly and rear sub-assembly for the back axle and suspension. Power was from the 6.2 liter, eight cylinder, light alloy engine whilst other features such as hydraulic disc brakes and improved power-assisted steering system ensured that the new model was mechanically very up to date. Although the car did not have sporting pretentions it was still quite swift and, as always, accomodated four passengers in great comfort and style. Latterly the engine displacement was increased to 6,750cc by lengthening the stroke.
This car is said to run well and has only been used by the current owner occassionally, the car currently resides in the Seattle area and was purchased for the collection from New England. The interior leather does show some wear and it is believed this vehicle has been reapinted during its life.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Chassis No. SRH 10634
Dark green with cream leather interior.
Engine: V8, overhead valve, 6,750cc, 200bhp(est.); Gearbox: three speed automatic; Suspension: front, wishbones and coil springs, with automatic levelling, rear, independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and automatic levelling. Right hand drive.
Whenever a new breed of motor car is announced it creates interest and this was certainly the case with the introduction of the Silver Shadow and T Series Rolls-Royce and Bentley in 1965. In keeping with more modern tradition, they were the first cars built by Rolls-Royce of monocoque construction, the conventional chassis frame replaced by a front sub-assembly and rear sub-assembly for the back axle and suspension. Power was from the 6.2 liter, eight cylinder, light alloy engine whilst other features such as hydraulic disc brakes and improved power-assisted steering system ensured that the new model was mechanically very up to date. Although the car did not have sporting pretentions it was still quite swift and, as always, accomodated four passengers in great comfort and style. Latterly the engine displacement was increased to 6,750cc by lengthening the stroke.
This car is said to run well and has only been used by the current owner occassionally, the car currently resides in the Seattle area and was purchased for the collection from New England. The interior leather does show some wear and it is believed this vehicle has been reapinted during its life.
WITHOUT RESERVE