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£6,188 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)

1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II

United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 49

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II, a rare 'home market' example, was recently recommissioned after dry storage. It has 89,000 miles and is finished in Caribbean Blue Metallic with Dark Blue leather, but the vendor notes a noise from the engine's top end that needs addressing.

Condition

5

The car has been in dry storage for seven years and has been recommissioned. There is an engine noise from the 'top end' which may be tappet or exhaust related. The car displays a modest mileage for its age, but the engine issue and storage period indicate noticeable mechanical wear, placing it in the Above Average category.

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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...