Description
Extensively mechanically restored 1971 Silver Shadow I that starts, runs and drives exactly as it should ready for summer road trips, weekends at the races, weddings, special occasions or simply filling the boot with hampers and heading off for a relaxed drive through town or country.
With approximately 250 hours of specialist labour invested in recent years, this is an exceptionally well-sorted and carefully improved example. Showing a very respectable mileage for its age and presenting as a fundamentally solid, low-rust car. It has benefitted from significant specialist restoration work and ongoing professional maintenance, resulting in a properly cared-for and increasingly hard-to-find Silver Shadow I.
Summary:
- Comprehensive engine rebuild including cylinder head overhaul, liner reseal, piston rings and full gasket set.
- Specialist machining to cylinder heads with valve seat re-cutting.
- Ignition system renewed and correctly set up (points, condenser, plugs, timing and mixture).
- Carburettors stripped, cleaned and tuned on an engine analyser.
- Hydraulic system attended to, including brake pipes, hoses and correct RR363 fluid.
- Gearbox removed, serviced and refitted with new seals and gaskets
Starter motor and ring gear replaced.
- Electrical faults professionally diagnosed and rectified.
- Regular servicing carried out including oils, filters and adjustments.
- MOT preparation and inspection work completed.
- Large supporting history file documenting over 22,000 of recent expenditure and approximately 250 hours of specialist labour.