Not Sold • £8,000 - £9,000
1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I Timeless luxury, careful ownership
United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026 • Lot 109
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I, with 94,000 miles and a history of careful ownership, is estimated at £8,000 - £9,000. It has had £12,000 spent on maintenance, including recent gearbox repairs, new bumpers and carpets, but does show some paint bubbling and requires leather seat restoration.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the overall appearance as 'good', but notes paint bubbling on the bonnet, doors, and rear section. Also, the leather seats require some care or restoration. These factors suggest moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
LRH12627
Chassis No:
Odometer:
94,000 miles
HHO 322K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Sadly, the Silver Shadow is offered for sale following the passing of its last owner, who had cherished it for 24 years.
Throughout its life, the car has remained in Southampton.
The previous owner drove it only 350 miles since 2017 but regularly started and moved it short distances to keep it in working order.
Over the years, approximately £12,000 has been spent on maintenance and improvements.
There are paper MOT certificates on file for 2017, 2013, and 2011.
A detailed history of work accompanies the car, with receipts for all items listed.
Recent notable works include a gearbox repair and service in November 2025, new bumpers fitted in June 2025, new carpets in August 2025, and wheel balancing in May 2025.
Other documented maintenance includes new brake pads in April 2016, rewiring, boot resealing, exhaust manifold gasket replacement, and subframe hose renewal.
Earlier works include restoration of woodwork, ignition coil replacement, master cylinder renewal, and various ser...
Points of note
£1,792
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,768
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 11 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
93,596 miles
Registration Date
1972-02-09
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 12 2017 with 93,596 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear flexible hoses, slight seapage
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Failed
On Apr 25 2017 with 93,587 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Passed
On Apr 27 2016 with 93,501 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Failed
On Apr 20 2016 with 93,501 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
- brake fluid level getting
Passed
On Jan 21 2015 with 93,336 miles
Passed
On Jan 17 2014 with 93,164 miles
Passed
On Dec 06 2012 with 92,945 miles
Passed
On Dec 21 2011 with 92,859 miles
Passed
On Dec 15 2010 with 92,745 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Exhaust blow from deteriorating centre box
- Nearside and offside,front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
Passed
On Dec 21 2009 with 92,711 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Dec 18 2008 with 92,510 miles
Passed
On Dec 15 2007 with 92,227 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- brake pipes rusty
- exhaust weak in places
Passed
On Dec 21 2006 with 92,097 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- corrsion apearing to n/side and o/side front outer sill
- Oil leak
- slight play in all wheel bearings
- exhaust in poor condition
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