Lot Ended
Description
Single family ownership from new and showing just 50,015 miles;
fresh from long term profesional storage; running and driving in need of light
recommissioning
First registered in 1971, this
Silver Shadow I is powered by the desirable 6.75-litre V8 and is finished in
aptly named ‘Regal Red’ over beige leather upholstery. Rather interestingly, the
car also appears to represent a significant mechanical milestone, being chassis
number SRH 11014, the final example produced before Crewe introduced its
mid-series assembly updates.
The car also boasts
an exceptionally clear and charming local provenance. Accompanying factory
documentation confirms that it was delivered new through the official
Rolls-Royce main distributors for the West Midlands, Charles Attwood Ltd of
Wolverhampton. From there, it was supplied through and registered to the
well-known regional sub-agents Messrs Dawson Bros, the long-established Austin
engineers based in Craven Arms, Shropshire.
The
car subsequently spent many years in the front showroom window at Dawson Bros,
where it no doubt became something of a local attraction, before more recently
being moved into private professional storage, where it has remained for the
last four years.
The accompanying original
maintenance record provides a useful early history, with servicing recorded at
the following mileages:
2,660 miles –
October 1971
5,700 miles – January 1972
11,700 miles – June 1972
18,000
miles – October 1972
The original delivery
record, handbooks and sales documentation are also present, adding further
interest to what is an unusually well-documented example.
Currently displaying just 50,015 miles, supported by historic MOT and
service records, the interior presents in excellent condition and appears
remarkably well preserved, as can be seen in the accompanying photographs. The
Regal Red paintwork has fared less well, having spent many years in a sunny
showroom window, and has faded considerably in places. Nevertheless, the car
remains a smart and highly usable example, with the patina of its original
finish arguably adding to its character.
Running
and driving on site for photography and video, although as with any vehicle
emerging from long-term storage, some light recommissioning will be required.
Attention will be needed to the braking system, which at present is more of a
suggestion than a means of stopping. The car will therefore need to be
transported off site.
Offering a wonderful paper
trail and a delightful slice of Shropshire motoring history, this exceptionally
well-documented Silver Shadow presents a magnificent opportunity for its next
custodian.
Contact - jack.kenneally-perrin@brightwells.com