1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I | The Summer Serenade Auction | 18th July

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a luxury saloon car built from 1965 through to 1980 and was the first Rolls-Royce to be constructed using a monocoque chassis and, to date, has the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce. The original Shadow was three and a half inches narrower and seven inches shorter than its predecessor, the Silver Cloud, but managed to offer increased passenger and luggage space thanks to more efficient packaging. Aside from a more modern appearance and construction, the Silver Shadow introduced many new features such as disc brakes replacing drum brakes and independent rear suspension rather than the ageing live axle design of previous models. It featured a 189bhp 6.75 litre V8 engine from 1970 onwards, mated to a Turbo Hydromantic 400 transmission supplied by General Motors. The superb ride quality achieved in the Shadow was thanks to the innovative high-pressure hydraulic system with dual circuit braking and hydraulic self-levelling suspension.

Originally registered on 1^st March 1976, this example is presented in metallic Peacock Blue over Wedgewood Blue with Magnolia hide interior. Collector owned for many years who was also a RREC member. It comes with a large history file including bills/invoices for works various which equates to circa £28,000. A late flared arch model which has also had a transmission overhaul eight thousand miles ago. Consigned by Stewart Banks