Introduced in 1965, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (and Bentley T1) represented a complete break with tradition, being the first of the Crewe factory’s models to employ unitary construction. The long-wheelbase variant (know as the Formal Sedan in the USA) did not appear until 1969, its introduction coinciding with the entire range’s standardisation around the Federal Safety Regulations. In addition to the 4” wheelbase stretch and lengthened rear doors, the long-wheelbase Shadow came with a discreetly smaller rear window, Everflex roof covering and, if ordered with limousine division, separate air conditioning for front and rear compartments. This right-hand drive, long-wheelbase ’Shadow I saloon was purchased in Cape Town, South Africa in March 1981 having had, it is believed, one previous owner, and imported into the UK in 1987. The last service, we are advised, was carried out on 4th January 1984 by Rolls-Royce, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town at 41,328 kilometres (service book available). The vehicle has been kept under garaged cover, except during short periods of use, throughout the period from the time of its purchase in 1981 by the previous, now deceased owner, until the present time. Offered with Swansea V5 registration document.
Introduced in 1965, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (and Bentley T1) represented a complete break with tradition, being the first of the Crewe factory’s models to employ unitary construction. The long-wheelbase variant (know as the Formal Sedan in the USA) did not appear until 1969, its introduction coinciding with the entire range’s standardisation around the Federal Safety Regulations. In addition to the 4” wheelbase stretch and lengthened rear doors, the long-wheelbase Shadow came with a discreetly smaller rear window, Everflex roof covering and, if ordered with limousine division, separate air conditioning for front and rear compartments. This right-hand drive, long-wheelbase ’Shadow I saloon was purchased in Cape Town, South Africa in March 1981 having had, it is believed, one previous owner, and imported into the UK in 1987. The last service, we are advised, was carried out on 4th January 1984 by Rolls-Royce, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town at 41,328 kilometres (service book available). The vehicle has been kept under garaged cover, except during short periods of use, throughout the period from the time of its purchase in 1981 by the previous, now deceased owner, until the present time. Offered with Swansea V5 registration document.
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