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1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 195
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I, finished in a Garnet exterior with Magnolia hide interior, boasts a rare and desirable color combination. Having been meticulously maintained by an RREC member for 18 years, recent specialist maintenance exceeding £90,000 ensures its outstanding mechanical condition, supported by a comprehensive history file and original sales invoice.
Condition
8
The car has been in the ownership of an RREC member for the past 18 years, reflecting careful stewardship and enthusiast-level care. In recent years, the car has benefited from extensive specialist maintenance, with expenditure exceeding £90,000. Notably, £5,000 has been invested within the last two thousand miles by renowned Rolls-Royce specialist Nigel Sandell, underscoring its outstanding mechanical condition and readiness for continued enjoyment.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
SRH13955
Odometer:
48,000 miles
Reg Number:
RFM 235L
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1972 Make: Rolls-Royce Model: Silver Shadow I Registration: RFM 235L Chassis No: SRH13955 Engine No: 13955 Odometer: 48,000 The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a luxury saloon car built from 1965 through to 1980 and was the first Rolls-Royce to be constructed using a monocoque chassis and, to date, has the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce.
The original Shadow was three and a half inches narrower and seven inches shorter than its predecessor, the Silver Cloud, but managed to offer increased passenger and luggage space thanks to more efficient packaging.
Aside from a more modern appearance and construction, the Silver Shadow introduced many new features such as disc brakes replacing drum brakes and independent rear suspension rather than the ageing live axle design of previous models.
It featured a 189bhp 6.75 litre V8 engine from 1970 onwards, mated to a Turbo Hydromantic 400 transmission supplied by General Motors.
The superb ride quality achieved in the Shadow was ...
Points of note
£1,603
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,755
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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