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Est: £12,000 - £15,000
1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I
UK • 28 Nov 2026 • Lot 91r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I in cream with black leather interior boasts military provenance and recent £4,500 specialist recommissioning. With 71,354 miles, it offers a luxurious driving experience with its V8 engine and automatic transmission.
Condition
8
excellent condition, recent specialist recommissioning
/ 10
94,834 miles
SRH9452
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
HJK 500J
1970
Auction
Description
• Recent £4,500 expenditure by specialist• Desirable colour combination
The 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I represents a high-water mark for the quintessential British luxury motorcar, effortlessly blending timeless elegance with unprecedented engineering innovation..
Underneath the long bonnet rests a formidable V8 engine paired with a smooth three-speed automatic gearbox, delivering effortless performance.
Inside, the cabin remains an opulent sanctuary of old-world craftsmanship, swathed in sumptuous leather upholstery, rich hand-finished wood veneers, and deep-pile carpeting.
An elegant and beautifully presented example of the definitive British luxury classic, this 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I boasts fascinating military provenance and extensive recent mechanical recommissioning.
This particular right hand drive example is presented in an attractive cream finish complemented by brilliant brightwork and the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy. In its history file it has its original...
Price Analysis vs Other Silver Shadow Is
£1,603
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,520
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Silver Shadow I Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th Jun 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
88,659 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Jun 2017, 88,659 miles
Passed
On 14th May 2016, 87,936 miles
Passed
On 10th Apr 2015, 87,285 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Passed
On 24th Oct 2013, 87,111 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- some travil at hand brake
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Historics
Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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