Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[Ray White]

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1968-rolls-royce-silver-shadow-mulliner-park-ward-8K01qg



WE don't tend to mention Rolls Royce very often; probably a 'class' thing coupled with 'money pit' fears ... but I would suggest that this one is ideal for the inveterate tinkerer.

I like the idea that a detailed report is offered with the car so you get a good idea of what work is required. So often, dealers try to side step all the work required and sell a car on it's cosmetics.

Looking through the report, I would say that although there is a LOT of work needed to this lovely car, there is nothing that any handy man (or woman) couldn't manage if they take a methodical approach to the project.

Personally, I would simply aim for general improvement and source good used parts where ever possible. There are always Silver Shadows being broken up so parts should not be too difficult or expensive.

I wonder what it will eventually go for?

[Rick]

I've always liked those although I'd probably go for the Bentley equivalent if I had the choice.

RJ
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[badhuis]

Ah! I see this is the stripped cheapo 2 door version
Interesting to see they show all wheels in close-up pics. Apart from the wheels, this also gives a close view to the wheel arches which condition are much more important compared to the wheels themselves in my opinion.

But from your topic opening Ray, I was expecting a real project. As in: restoration project.
Near the end of the listing, they say: It certainly deserves to be returned to the road
Of course! If this does not deserve "to be returned on the road" then I fear all my cars are not worthy enough.
This project not a big project. Its main work is on the brakes - and brakes are a difficult subject on these RRs. If it were not for the brakes, it only requires attention to various (slow) leakages and some electrical work. That is what most of my cars also need!

I think the emphasis these days is too much to get cars in showroom condition. Of course that would be the best, for someone who is used to buy new.
But there must be many people (like myself) who never bought new and am used to cars that are not as new. And who, in the case of a small "damp area" here and there, NOT immediately call the garage to rectify that.

That said, it is a genuine lovely car. Pity about the colour - would have been better in any other colour (except probably white).
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[Ray White]

[Ray White]

The winning bid was £16,000 (plus comm?)

It wasn't me.

Just as well because as 17ft long, it wouldn't fit in my garage!


(If I were to don my deer stalker and plus fours I would opt for a nice Mk6 Bentley as it is only 16 ft.! )