£5,751
1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I
United Kingdom • 27 Nov 2025 • Lot 1275
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I, part of a 14-car collection from a chauffeur business, has been with the current owner since 1990. It features an Ivory white exterior, tan leather upholstery, and a 6.75-liter V8 engine, but potential buyers should anticipate the need for some reconditioning typical of classic vehicles and arrange for thorough inspections.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in tidy condition with some wear expected for its age. There's mention of potential paint repairs which are common for classic cars. It needs some reconditioning, as is normal for a vehicle of this age.
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5,399 miles
OUI 3237
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Description One of a fourteen car collection amassed as part of a chauffeur hire business In current ownership for 35 years Offered without Reserve HPI Clear Introduction Elegant, poised, and unmistakably regal, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow of the early 1970s was the car that brought Britain’s most revered marque into the modern age.
With its graceful lines, whisper-quiet ride, and effortless power, this model remains one of the most charming and usable classics ever produced by Crewe.
This is one of a fourteen car collection amassed as part of a chauffeur hire business.
At a glance First registered 2 August 1971 With our vendor since 1990 Ivory white Previously Brown Vinyl roof Whitewall tyres Tidy engine bay Tan leather upholstery Chestnut brown carpets 6.75-litre (6750cc) V8 engine History and Background Launched in 1965, the Silver Shadow replaced the old coach-built Silver Cloud and marked a technical revolution for Rolls-Royce.
First Rolls-Royce with monocoque construction, ...
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£1,603
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,830
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 06 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
2,298 miles
Registration Date
1971-08-02
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 07 2017 with 2,298 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
- slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Passed
On May 11 2016 with 1,844 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- various corroded areas under vehicle
Failed
On May 10 2016 with 1,844 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- various corroded areas under vehicle
Passed
On May 01 2015 with 853 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Apr 02 2014 with 99,157 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- slight play to steering box
Failed
On Mar 28 2014 with 99,157 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- slight play to steering box
Passed
On Apr 10 2013 with 97,591 miles
Failed
On Apr 09 2013 with 97,591 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 10 2012 with 95,548 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On May 12 2011 with 93,785 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 06 2010 with 92,207 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 11 2009 with 91,051 miles
Passed
On May 12 2008 with 89,574 miles
Failed
On May 12 2008 with 89,574 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 03 2007 with 88,296 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- washer bottle leaking
- both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges...235/75*15
Failed
On May 03 2007 with 88,296 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
User Entered:
- washer bottle leaking
- both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges...235/75*15
Passed
On Jul 24 2006 with 87,408 miles
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