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1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II

United Kingdom • 12 Feb 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II, finished in Caribbean Blue Metallic with Dark Blue leather, offers a classic luxury experience. Having been dry stored for seven years and recently recommissioned, it presents a unique opportunity for enthusiasts, further enhanced by its well-documented history and main dealer provenance.

Condition

7

The car has been dry stored for a significant period and carefully recommissioned, suggesting good preservation. While it displays a modest mileage and starts readily, the presence of multiple past number plates and the need for recommissioning after storage indicate some level of wear and potential need for minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

LRH38557

Odometer:

89,000 miles

Reg Number:

LDB 27V

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Prompted by a new generation of more driver orientated luxury cars, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II was announced in February 1977.

While, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Jaguar XJ12 and BMW 7-series could not be viewed as direct competition, they illustrated the increasing importance that the buying public was placing on chassis dynamics.

Thus, while Crewe’s newcomer utilised the same bodyshell, mellifluous 6750cc V8 engine and smooth-shifting GM400 series automatic gearbox as the outgoing Shadow, it gained a prominent front air dam, larger one-piece bumpers, revised front suspension geometry and - most importantly of all - power-assisted rack and pinion steering.

Undeniably better to drive, the Shadow II further benefited from the adoption of a more ergonomic facia and split level air-conditioning.

Still trimmed with the finest quality hides, wood veneers, chrome fixtures and carpets available, it treated occupants to a uniquely cosseting experience.

Debuting alongside the Shadow II...