Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

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Silver Shadow
(1965-1977)

Mulliner Park Ward 2-Door Silver Shadow
Previously owned by me

No Made :
20,605
(inc Long Wheel base and 2-door)

Engine :
8 cylinder 90 degree V configuration

Transmission :
Rear wheel drive, 4 speed automatic gearbox
with torque converter

Chassis :
5 seater 4 door saloon, steel monocoque, separate
sub frames front and rear

Dimensions :
Wheelbase 119.5 inches

Performance :
Max speed 118 mph (190 km/h)

When the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was released to the public
in October 1965 the development department were showing the
result of work carried out over a period of some ten years.

The new series was characterised by surprisingly modern features
and with their development Rolls-Royce broke new ground and
broke away from many sacred design principles.

The new models were technically striking in three ways : a
monocoque chassis was used; all wheels were sprung independently
and four wheel disc brakes now ensured stopping power of the sort
that had come to be expected in a modern car.

Under the bonnet the V8 engine that had been introduced in the
Silver Cloud series was employed.The old four speed automatic gearbox which had been in service
since the early fifties continued to be fitted, although selecting the gears had been made easier
because actuating rods attached to the fear lever had given way to an
electrically powered control unit.

The Rolls-Royce development department came in for a good deal
of praise for their outstanding work in the new models. Further development went on and in July 1968
the Hydramatic gearbox was replaced with a modern three speed torque gear box.
Scarcely noticeable alterations to the tyre specifications were carried out.
Originally tubeless crossply tyres had been fitted but a change to radial tyres was carried out in 1972.

The Silver Shadow was destined to become (along with the Bentley T models) the most
successful in the history of Rolls-Royce.
The company's records show 20,605 Silver Shadows to have been
delivered from 1965 to 1977.

The extemely rigid monocoque body was of advanced design for the day.
Front and rear sub-frames, which are attached to the body by resilient metal mounts, carry the engine,
gearbox and suspension units and a separate flexibly mounted cross-member carries the
final drive unit.Independent suspension is provided on all four wheels by coil springs.
Automatic height control is fitted, which ensures constant riding height whatever the load.

The highly successful, 6230cc, eight cylinder aluminium engine which powered the Silver Shadow and T-Series
Bentley when it was first introduced was fitted with redesigned cylinder heads to give even greater efficiency.

The improved fully automatic transmission, with electrically operated gear selection gave smooth gear
changes throughout the four forward gears and reverse.

From the Sales Brochure

Colours

The colours listed are the standard paints available, The car could e finished in a single colour or a two tone scheme,
selected from the standard range.Coachwork by H J Mulliner, Park Ward,
or James Young,could be finished in any colour to the customers choice.

Black, Shell Grey, Tudor Grey, Black Pearl, Astral Blue, Sand, Sable, Sage Green, Smoke green, Garnet,
Dawn Blue, Regal Red, Velvet Green, Caribbean Blue.

Upholstery

Seats and doors are upholstered in specially selected top grade
English Hide

Colours Available

Beige, Grey, Red, Scarlet, Tan, Green, Blue, Black

Carpets

Deep pile carpets moulded to fit the floor and bound with matching Hide were available in the following
colours to harmonize with the upholstery.

Colours available
Beige, Blue, Grey, Green, Fawn, Maroon, Red.

Headlining

A durable, washable material is used to trim the headlining.

Colours available
Grey, Light Fawn, Pale Green, Mushroom

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