Rolls Royce Silver Shadow - The Best Car In The World (1979 Silver Shadow 2 Road Test)
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- A revolutionary car for Rolls Royce, the Silver Shadow lasted 15 years in production, before living on yet further in the Silver Spirit. Here’s why 55 years on, it still deserves its title of ‘Best Car In The World’...
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My son lives In Beverly Hills and he's from Leyland in Lancashire UK. He drives a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Caribbean Blue. It is his pride and joy. An awesome example of British engineering.
Gorgeous.
If you owned one of these in the 1970s.
You were the Bees knees.
The Silver Shadow 2 had no peer.
I remember them and they were so rare here in Ireland that it was really special to see one in the flesh. Truly hand built luxury that most of us could never afford.
Nigel Sandell,what a fantastic man,had the privilege of dealing with him a few times, hero.
A beautiful example. Modern cars have grown so much in size that the Shadow is no longer such a big car compared with the ubiquitous 4x4s.
I wish I could shake Nigels hand. What a gentleman.
Superb chap, isn’t he?
RRs look so much better without vinyl and in dark colours.
I love the way Brits add "if-that-makes-sense" any time they say something significant!
My brother-in-law had Silver Shadow II that was a company car. He said there were no mechanical problems with the car whatsoever. But there were hard fast rules as to where to park it, as far away from other cars as possible, and in a well lit space. In the evening, when at a restaurant or hotel, the valets wanted it parked in front where it could be seen, also adding a level glamour to the establishment.
One of the most beautiful shadows I have seen.
I had thought about getting one for myself one day.
But I was concerned about reliability cost of maintenance
and also the ability or enough faith to find a mechanic
that knows what he is doing, and that you can trust.
I have heard a lot of good and bad things about having
a Rolls Royce, this was some time ago. I hope the bad
things have been worked out.
Jeff
A lovely old car, they make you feel special. The Shadow is such a pretty car, much more so than the Spirit.
Whilst I prefer the look of the earlier chrome bumper car, the Shadow 11 drives appreciably better and has a more modern feel.
That's is a stunning car, this is easily the best looking rolls royce ever, classic lines, just lovely.
Really? For me the best looking would be the Silver Cloud.
Lovely curves there.
@@gerryhouska2859 I'm not keen on that shape.
I agree Gerry the Silver Cloud is my favourite especially the Cloud 1 & 2, but I just love my Shadow 2 cheers C.
@@gerryhouska2859 Both Cloud and Shadow are great in their own way
600 hours ...almost 3 months of work ... Well done ... You have a car and a half. I drove my first Rolls Royce, on Public Roads, at age 17, our family car. She was a true Rolls Royce, still with Merlin Engine. Sadly, today's Rolls Royce cars are soaped up BMW, a very fine car in its own right. You have a very fine car. Keep it up.
Why do you persist with these stupid lies when you've been shown to be a fool so many times before?
As a fan of British cars - in the ‘60s of my childhood my Canadian family owned Jaguars, Rovers, Austins and one amazing Humber - I am very pleased to know the legacy of recent-era Rolls-Royce cars is being carried forward by independent parts suppliers. I admit to being a motorhead and love cars from every part of the world. But to me, probably because of childhood memories, the hand-craftsmanship of British luxury sedans has set a standard of excellence that to my mind has never been equaled by anyone else.
I once eyed a 1976 Silver Shadow (ex-wedding car) that was on sale at £9,000 near where I lived (in fact, the guy who owned it only lived a few streets away), but I chose not to take it on as one of the main reasons was that these cars are so beautiful but at the same time so fragile.
Every inch of these machines is hand-crafted perfection, the product of a panel-beater in Crewe spending hours with a hammer on each sculpted part, and the idea of something denting or blemishing such a thing of beauty was the stuff of nightmares for me, so much so I'd probably be too afraid to drive it! xD
We certainly drove Nigell’s beauty VERY carefully!
One of the best Rolls Royce ever made. My dad had 1 back in early 80s
A Shadow in good condition really is a very fine car.
operative word here is good condition....good luck
Fabulous cars, I owned one for several years. 😻😻when the kids are older I shall purchase another
Horrendously expensive to run, I'd guess.
Best car I ever owned had a Shadow 1 for eight years wish I had never sold it
The proportions of the Shadow and Spirit are so much better than later Rolls Royces!
.......i did used mine as a daily driver for almost ten years.A 1969 that i first saw when i was sixteen.To make a long story short i bought from the chaufeur of the late owner.a wealthy mexican actress married to a french man.Low mileage,not 50.000 kms.During these ten years i added 70.000 kms to the odometer.Believe me,besides normal,usual,unexpensive maintenance i never had my automobile more than few hours at the mecanic workshop who new it since KM0.Some nights i dream that i drive to the french alps,greece,even to russia once.
A swiss watch,pleasure started when i was shuting the driver door,it was bordeaux with beige inside.I enjoyed it so much
What a piece of Art was in 2 custom ones first 1 built for Sir Winfred Sommerfeld what a beautiful car took 6 months to build for him
2 nd 1 was so ever nice Too had a Great time going to a Rolls Party
Never ever would I buy a Silver Shadow! Sitting in a Silver Shadow I woukl always be jealous even when only thinking at a Corniche Convertible, not to mention looking at one. Some years ago I had a ride in a Corniche Convertible and I never will forget that...it was the magic of feeling pure luxury!
Completely different cars. New buyers never suffered from your confusion.
I've always loved these, especially the Shadow 2 ever since some friends of my parents turned up one evening at their house and me being a cheeky little git, found out it was unlocked and spent a few minutes sitting it it and breathing in the aroma of that expensive leather. Then my brother had one and I had a couple of hours driving it. They're like nothing else...it's about the ride, not where you're going.
I must have watched this video dozens of times and never get tired of it.
Nigel’s a bit of a hero, I think.
Best car in the world love this shape
Congratulations for chasing your dream. The car is beautiful.
The driving experience is absolutely unrivalled for simplicity and comfort it’s also so quiet inside and soaks up any bumps or potholes like they weren’t there ! To look at the spirit of ecstasy leading the way you will never forget you are in the best car in the world .
Absolutely love the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow ll, especially when finished in Honey Gold.
One of the worst and therefore not popular colours.
What a great vehicle. It definitely requires a lot more attention than a Camry would require but it's just so classy and elegant. This car is wonderfully restored, and all the wood and smooth leather make it feel so special. It's a testament to handbuilt built in Britain quality. I bought a fabulous Made in England Umbrella that cost me a small fortune, but it's an occasion when I use it, and I actually look forward for when it rains because I get to use it. I bet the same feeling arises if you have a Silver Shadow as a daily driver. You look forward to driving it and it becomes more than an A to B car
Superb example it does look stunning .
Wow, what a lovely Rolls Royce
Lovely, but, my favourite would be a 1970 corniche coupe!
Me too
We’ve owned 6 Sliver Shadow 11 and my favourite car by far with the exception of my sports cars Porsche 911 and BMW M2 Comp .
The daily family car was my Roller . Simply the best ❤
The Shadow II is lovely and so much better than its predecessor. Especially in the steering area
I have owned mine for 25 years and she is still special to me
I had a 73 Bentley T 1 for several years as a toy. Loved it to bits.....not as expensive to maintain as you may think. Just need to research small specialist engineering enthusiasts and parts suppliers who know them etc. Mind you engine of course had Rolls Royce on it!! To be frank.....I always felt the RR label was a bit ostentatious whereas the Bentley marque was a little more classic?
What a beautiful car.
Thank you for such an informative video
Thanks for watching, John!
When I was 24 living at home driving a Beetle, my same-age cousin bought a used '77 Rolls of his boss! That was 1982, after a couple years he sold it, as he was sick of it always needing work
I almost bought a Silver Shadow several years ago. It wasn't perfect, but the price was right and it did run good. A new paint job would have done wonders for it. But someone who knew about British cars talked me out of it, telling me I would have nothing but problems. Having owned several vintage British motorcycles, I was used to the problems, but they weren't as bad as most people who have never owned one seem to think, and parts were available. My understanding is that parts were no longer available for these. Oh well, too late now. I just bought what will likely be my last car, a like new 2007 Lincoln Town Car with 34,000 miles on it.
You need better friends.
From Australia.
Thanks for sharing your story. Mine is similar. I love Rolls Royce stories.
It does have Citroen self levelling Citroen in the rear.
At age 25 I had the pleasure touring Europe for 5 months in 1979 in a 1978 Shadow II.
As you said, surprisingly sprightly and fun to pilot briskly exploring secondary roads. The Silver Lady surveying the way ahead is magical.
Not it doesn't, that's just a stupid myth.
@@byteme9718 yes it does.
I had the car from new in 1978.
It was delivered back from service at Hythe Road. The rear was sagging because the height corrector was not functioning correctly. RR modified the Citroen suspension which was used under licence with an anti sink device.
By the way. My car suffered "A Failure to Proceed" near Stonehenge the first time I took it outside London.. The main electrical harness plug had come out. I have a photo of the RR Sunday emergency mechanic with multigrips crimping it up.
Also had a Citroen CX Prestige.
Magic car. Both cars purchased tax free to take back to Australia after 18 months. I was 25.
As they say up north ,tha knows nowt,
That was meant to @byteme9718
Very nice reportage, distillating lots of distinction and atmosphere, for a car which is an eternal symbol of elegance: modern technique in a classic dress! I also appreciate a lot the reference to Citroen regarding the brakes and suspension!
Thanks for your kind words, glad you enjoyed it 😁
What a nice example and I'm glad that old Rolls Royce and Bentley parts are still being made. You should also review the silver wraith II too!
Seem a few at car shows. The owners always have a story or two to tell. They are and always will be special.
A timeless beauty. Back in the seventies every rockstar used to own one xD
Freddie Mercury had one in Silver!
@@t.b.g.504 Unfortunately, so did Jimmy Savile. Which is why I could never ever buy one, just in case it once belonged to Mr'll Fix it.
I own a 75 LWB Without division opening quarter lights!, picnic tables Caribbean blue, cream leather, i much prefer the flared arch shadow one, not before or after
Fun fact.
If you close the locked boot with the key in the boot gutter channel (don't ask) if you remove the spare wheel, pop out the panel that allows your chauffeur to top up the spares air pressure from the boot, and spend 2 hours flat on your back with your arm in the boot working blind (literally)
You can remove the boot catch and open the locked boot. 😲👍
As discovered by myself as an 18 year old ,doing the above to my parents 1967 shadow (apparently a rare one with factory air and a sliding metal sunroof) in 1983 on a family holiday to a farm in Surrey.
Beautiful RR!!!!
That is a VERY nice example. My mother had two of them at the same time (don't ask) neither of them were anywhere as good as this one.
Stunning!
Beautiful motorcar.
Just watch Harry ‘s video driving to Antarctica and back in a RR SS mark one bought off e bay ! It performed faultlessly with a few adjustments for the minus 30’ ! Superb video .
This was a lovely and informative video!
Getting my '75 SS in 3 weeks . Bentley is going up for sale .
Stunning
Absolutely awesome 👍👍my dream car
looks very classy more like this please
Thank you for the video.
Great video,keep it up!+
Gorgeous cars, I used to have a silver shadow 1976 model for several years. Just used it to go to the golf club and back. Seriously thinking 🤔 of purchasing another 🤔 🙄
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is an amazing car
Ty 4 liking
It makes sense
What a fantastic refurbishment!
Elegant is an understatement. Beautiful car.
Wonderful video, I have actually been looking at a 1976 Wraith
lovely had the old bentley mulsanne thanks for great video sir
I love my more recent RR ‘87 Spirit.
We’ve done a Spirit video too, give it a watch!
For the proper car enthusiast today such as myself there is quite a dilema . People have become classic car admirers for different reasons and myself was the fact that cars today being digitaly controlled which means you cant fix them and in my case a beautiful 7 series BMW E38 had to be scrapped for the huge amount of electronic gremlins controlling everything . My choice of car led me to either a Rover Vitesse SD1 or a Humber Imperial. or a Rolls Royce Shadow , or the one that I went for , a Japanese low mileage Daimler Sovereign Series 3 V12 . ( I bought the Humber as well ! ) Nothing digital, only DIY freindly analogue and I simply cant imagine anything better than my Daimler V12 its utterly silent , more power than my old 7 series BMW could hope to deliver and people actualy think I have "arrived " . Cars give way for me at junctions simply because I am in a Daimler .
They were wonderful car providing you do your own work… not easy to find an honest, Rolls Royce mechanic who doesn’t want to fleece you of money!!
…kudos, David for touting the ever-important role of routine maintenance in determining overall value…
…this beautiful Mark VIII Sedan aka Silver Shadow III in a great gun metal gray…and,yes, the original owners were fastidious about their car’s upkeep and care…obviously the beneficiary of parking in a climate-controlled garage….the famed inlaid burl walnut trim looks very fresh…and those premium Connolly hides and Wilton wool carpets represent the finest of interior styling and comfort…
…and given proper care, these 6.75L v8’s can run indefinitely…
…IMHO, these Rolls sedans represent the biggest value for money in premium collector cars; and they have the distinct advantage of being a classic which you can enjoy and drive routinely…
i prefer the Shadow 1 its a better investment, i personally like the light steering.
The Rolls Royce/ Bentley automobiles are unique,elegant, distinguished, they have what I would consider a truck horn, the Connolly's leather, the dash made by Rosewood.
No rosewood in these.
My favourite shape Rolls Royce, such strong lines.
They are show cars ..but expect constant bills to keep running ..they are not a Toyota Corolla
Always prefer the early shadows with the Crome bumpers the pre 1977 ones I think they are the purist ones , they especially look gorgeous in green or cranberry red
Beautiful
I absolutely agree that the shadow is the best car in the world. For 20 years not once it gave me a problem
2:55
Wolferton station, near Sandringham.
Absolutely love big 70s saloons, for me i'd prefer a Daimler Double Six VDP but the Rolls is superb in its own right.
I bought my Bentley at age 70 . Tis an '89 Turbo R . Am looking for an '80 RR Wraith with fuel injection next . Maybe this spring ?
Beautiful!
How about the evolution into Silver Spirit/Spur?
I've got one, the maintenance is minimal, mainly spanners & screwdrivers work which my excellent local garage does easily because it doesn't need any modern electronics or special tools to do (I even do minor odd and sods myself).
Parts are easily available online from a supplier that has loads of parts for the older Royce & Bentley models (new, aftermarket or from cars they dismantle themselves) and best of all it's an absolute joy to waft down the road in it.
I expect to eat into the reserve I set aside when I bought it because at 40 years old it needs a bit of money spending on it, mainly cosmetic.
It's also, inflation adjusted, the cheapest car I've ever insured. To be fair that's a combination of my age and its but with a 6.75litre V8 it's still cheaper to insure than my 1.8litre daily use car.
A special car hand built in Crewe costing 1/3rd the price of a basic ordinary car or 1/5th the price of a very ordinary BEV, what's not to like?
Looking to buy one as I watch this video.
Still shopping . Maybe , this Spring .
I’ve seen it in the Dukes of Hazzard, a 1976 one appeared as Sheriff’s patrol car.
I have a 71 silver shadow
Beautiful Car
It sure is!
LONG WHEEL BASE
Maybe a Shadow 2
A beautiful car
Hi mate your Rolls-Royce silver shadow is the best well don.
My best Rolls
My father had a Chesnut brown one
Provided you don't mind single digit fuel economy (mpg), a SS II is a nice ride. Most people I see online give their fuel economy (USG) as 7-8 mpg in town and maybe 11-13 on a sustained speed highway trip. Compare this with a 2008 Lincoln Town Car that averages around 18 mpg in town and achieves maybe 23-24 on a highway trip. The Rolls is indisputably a fine car and the Lincoln is not, but the latter will get you 300-400K miles with remarkably little cost for maintenance. The same cannot be said for a SSI or SSII. What price heritage? Worth the price, but if you're just trying to impress people, you're just burning money for effect. Your money. Your choice.
Why do you think people buy these to impress people?
Lived with The Parents in The 70's on a Street called Scrubs land Nw10 London . The trailer came pass My window . Bare shell on rte a Mile down the Road to Hythe rd a Rolls Royce building workshop now or was a Car supermarket . 🚙
What happened at 3m30s?...all speeded up like a Radio Ad, "Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments..."
Much firmer ride with the Shadow 11 ..the older version wallowed
It is kind of funny how most people (in particular the Brits) say that Rolls Royce claimed to be "the best car in the World". They never did (at least after WWII) - instead they called their wheeled products "The FINEST cars in the World" - and that statement has a truth even today :)
A bit pedantic I know but the first Silver Shadow was known simply as the Silver Shadow. Rather than the Silver Shadow 1. Of course the revised 1977 itineration was the Silver Shadow II.
Yes, but you should understand it's retroactively called the Shadow I even if it wasn't named as such. Because it's easier that way. Like the Mk I Jaguar was never named as such, it was always only named the 2.4-litre or the 3.4 litre, but was mostly known as the Mk I only after the launch of the both named and called Mk II in 1959. It's not a question of being pedantic, but what is convenient in daily use.
How do you beat that for looks?
5:10 The purchase price is your starting price for on going expenditure ....which can exceed purchase price many time over..not for the budget uni chick
The best car in the world…….UNTIL the hydraulics fail
They fail because of neglect. Not so hard to put right.