In single family ownership from 1975 and showing just 50,015 miles; fresh from long-term professional storage; running and driving; in need of light recommissioningFirst registered in 1971, this Silver Shadow I is powered by the desirable 6.75-litre V8 and is finished in aptly named ‘Regal Red’ over beige leather upholstery.

Rather interestingly, the car also appears to represent a significant mechanical milestone, being chassis number SRH 11014, the final example produced before Crewe introduced its mid-series assembly updates.The car also boasts an exceptionally clear and charming local provenance.

Accompanying factory documentation confirms that it was delivered new through the official Rolls-Royce main distributors for the West Midlands, Charles Attwood Ltd of Wolverhampton. The Rolls was then purchased in 1975 by Mr Dawson of Messrs Dawson Bros, the long-established Austin engineers based in Craven Arms, Shropshire.The car subsequently spent many years in the front showroom wind...