1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow III Saloon

37631 "In short: these cars combine advanced engineering and safety specifications with traditional Rolls-Royce standards of craftsmanship. In the manner of their performance they are as revolutionary as the Silver Ghost was 59 years ago," announced Rolls-Royce on the launch of the Silver Shadow and Bentley T1. Introduced in 1965, Rolls-Royce's first unitary construction models continued to use the Silver Cloud II's well-tried, 6.

2-litre V8 until the need to maintain power while meeting US emissions targets forced its enlargement to 6,750cc in 1970. Notable developments prior to that had included the adoption of GM400 automatic transmission and air conditioning as standard. For 1973 the front suspension subframe was re-designed, enabling radial tyres to be fitted without compromising ride quality, and later that year 'impact-resistant' bumpers were standardised.

Introduced in 1977, the revised Shadow II featured power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and split-level air conditioning among many improvements. This two-owner Shadow II has covered c. 54,000 miles from new and is believed to be in good order throughout.

The car was serviced by Rolls-Royce at Crewe early in its life and by local Rolls-Royce specialists thereafter. Finished in walnut with tan Everflex roof and brown leather interior, the car is offered with stamped service books, owner's handbooks, fresh MoT, current road fund licence and Swansea V5.