LOT 183
1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon Registration no. EUF 898L Chassis no. SRH13689 Engine no. 13689
Sold for £4,600 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 183
1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon
Registration no. EUF 898L Chassis no. SRH13689 Engine no. 13689
The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars & Motorcycles|5 September 2015, 13:00 BST|Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon
Registration no. EUF 898L
Chassis no. SRH13689
Engine no. 13689
Registration no. EUF 898L
Chassis no. SRH13689
Engine no. 13689
Footnotes
With the introduction of the Silver Shadow, Rolls-Royce brought its body/chassis engineering bang up to date by switching to unitary construction while retaining all the hallmarks of a traditional hand-crafted product. The Shadow's all-round independent suspension and power-operated four-wheel disc brakes were both firsts for Rolls-Royce, and the new styling appealed to the younger generation of Rolls-Royce owner-drivers more prevalent from the mid-1960s onwards. The existing 6.2-litre V8 continued in the Shadow until the need to maintain power while conforming to US emissions regulations saw it enlarged to 6,750cc in 1970. Notable prior developments had included the adoption of GM400 automatic transmission and air conditioning as standard. An immense success for its maker, the long running and much loved Silver Shadow represents the most easily affordable route to Rolls-Royce ownership for many of today's enthusiasts.
'EUF 898L'was purchased new by the Mayor of Brighton and was used as his official transport for two years. The car remained in his family's possession for a number of years and was acquired by the current vendor in June 2010, since when it has seen only limited use. The current odometer reading is a believed-genuine 50,750 miles. Around two years ago the brakes were rebuilt by marque specialists Seymour & Curd Ltd, and the car is described by the vendor as in generally good working order. MoT'd to 31st October 2015, it is offered with sundry bills and old/current registration documents.
Saleroom notices
Please note this car does not come with an old buff log book as catalogued. A V5 will be applied for post-sale.
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