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1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
UK • 13 May 2026 • Lot 92
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, offered from a deceased estate, requires full restoration after being off the road for at least 20 years. Despite some cosmetic issues like faded paint and a missing dashboard, its red leather interior is salvageable, presenting a worthwhile project or a base for a 'Restomod' build.
Condition
3
The car is described as being in need of full restoration, with faded paintwork, a missing wood veneer dashboard, and no MOT history for at least 20 years. While the body shell and underside are reportedly not too bad, and the red leather upholstery is in good shape but dry, the overall condition indicates significant cosmetic and potentially mechanical issues, requiring substantial reconditioning.
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113,510 miles
SRH38453
1979
Auction
Automatic
JUE730V
United Kingdom
Description
Description From a deceased estate; four owners from new, the current for 11 years; off the road for at least 20 years; nice red leather interior; in need of full restoration; ideal base for a 'Restomod' perhaps? Introduced in 1977, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II was broadly similar to its much-lauded predecessor but included various improvements, not least to address the earlier car's primary criticism, its somewhat vague driving dynamics.
The most significant upgrade was the introduction of rack-and-pinion steering, replacing the older recirculating ball system.
Coupled with revised front suspension geometry, this provided a more precise and ‘planted’ feel on the road.
Power came from the magnificent 6.75 V8 engine which, while never officially rated by Rolls-Royce (they famously described the output as ‘adequate), produced approximately 190hp.
This was paired with a smooth-shifting GM Turbo Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission.
Visually, the Shadow II is easily d...
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Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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