1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow - Peacock Blue - 237,710km - 6.8L V8 Automatic, Documented Service History
Price Guide: $18,000 - $28,000
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow four-door sedan, 6.8-litre V-angle eight-cylinder, three-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, 237,710km, 5 seats, Peacock Blue with cream leather interior.
Description
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is arguably the most significant Rolls-Royce of the post-war era. Produced from 1965 to 1980 and the most commercially successful model in the marque's history at the time, the Silver Shadow defined what a modern ultra-luxury automobile should be, combining fully independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a self-levelling hydraulic system with the hand-built quality and near-silent refinement that made Rolls-Royce the benchmark by which all others were judged. This 1980 example represents the final year of Silver Shadow production, making it one of the last of the breed before the Silver Spirit arrived.
Exteriorly, this Silver Shadow presents with good Peacock Blue paint holding reasonable gloss and depth across the bodywork. Panel gaps are even, the body lines are true, and the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot sits correctly on the vertical-slat radiator grille. The original Rolls-Royce hub caps with RR crest centre caps are fitted on all four corners, with Bridgestone tyres showing reasonable tread. Chrome and brightwork display the patina expected of a 44-year-old vehicle, with some oxidation on trim pieces, but the overall exterior reads as a genuine and complete original example. Inside, the car is honest in its condition, as expected at this mileage and age. The cream leather seating shows significant cracking and drying throughout, the boot carpet has tears and wear, and the walnut veneer trim on the door cards shows lacquer crazing consistent with the vehicle's age. The original dashboard veneer is presentable. An aftermarket Pioneer cassette unit occupies the lower centre console, replacing the original radio. The engine bay confirms the original 6.8-litre twin-carburettor V8 and presents with the characteristic used patina of a driven car, with the factory Rolls-Royce identification plate on the firewall confirming chassis number SRH40124. Service logbooks and documentation are present.
At 237,710 kilometres, this Silver Shadow is honestly represented as a well-used but maintained example with genuine provenance. In the current Australian classic car market, Silver Shadow examples at this mileage and condition typically sell in the AUD 18,000 to 28,000 range, and this example, with its matching documented history and original-specification Peacock Blue presentation, sits comfortably within that bracket. For a buyer wanting genuine Rolls-Royce ownership, the Silver Shadow offers a level of engineering substance and hand-built quality that remains impressive decades on.
Features
* 6.8-litre naturally aspirated V-angle eight-cylinder engine
* Three-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
* Spirit of Ecstasy mascot and iconic vertical-slat radiator grille
* Original Rolls-Royce hub caps with RR crest centre caps
* Cream leather interior throughout
* Burr walnut veneer dashboard and trim
* Dual-zone automatic climate control system
* Power steering and power windows
* Original floor mats present
* Service logbook and maintenance records present
* Owner's manual and documentation present
* Factory Rolls-Royce identification plate on firewall
* Aftermarket Pioneer cassette unit installed
Condition Notes
* Interior leather shows significant cracking and drying consistent with age and mileage, restoration recommended
* Door card walnut veneer shows lacquer crazing
* Boot carpet heavily worn and requires replacement
* Original audio unit replaced with aftermarket Pioneer cassette player
* Chrome brightwork displays age-appropriate oxidation
Specifications
Year: 1980
Make/Model: Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Body: Four-Door Sedan
Engine: 6.8-litre V-angle eight-cylinder, naturally aspirated
Transmission: Three-Speed Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 237,710km
Colour: Peacock Blue
Interior: Cream leather with burr walnut
Seats: 5
Steering: Right Hand Drive
Price Guide: AUD 18,000 - 28,000
Chassis: SRH40124
(Key #CC14)
Lloyds stock #658206+1
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Location of item: 148 Main Street, Beverley, SA, Australia
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