1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II

This motor car is being sold as part of an overseas collection. It has been imported under the Bonhams temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to the lower rate 5% import tax if the car is to remain in the UK & purchased by a private individual. The 5% is calculated on the final selling price. For example, if the car sells for £4,000, then £200 is added, making the total amount payable of £4,200.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, and proof that HMRC fees are paid. If the car is subsequently exported abroad within 30 days then these fees are refundable.

Lastly, there will be a nominal administration fee of £250 for processing the NOVA application, and payable direct to the shipping company. A completed and processed NOVA will provide you formal proof that all duties & taxes are paid in UK and thus allow you to register the vehicle with the DVLA

In common with the majority of cars in this collection, this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

We have not started or driven the car so cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

It is available for view and inspection at our HQ near Abingdon and we will be delighted to show the car to you and/or your appointed engineer.

This LHD Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II has the VIN number SRX38920.

Today, the odometer reads 75,094kms.

As with the other cars in this vendor’s collection, we haven’t tried to start or drive it and, consequently, our opinions are confined to the car’s cosmetic condition.

We know from a tax disc on the windscreen that the car was in Kuwait in 1995.

We don’t know when, exactly, it entered the vendor’s collection of static display cars.

This relatively low mileage, highly original example appears to us to be in reasonable condition overall, although there are clearly some bodywork issues to address and some repairs required inside, too.

From a few feet away, the dazzling metallic blue paintwork is very striking and looks pretty good.

The panels are free of any creases, dinks, dents or knocks worth reporting.

The chrome work is mostly good and the wheels look to be in decent condition.

The grille, badging and mascot are all in fine fettle.

Get a little closer, however, and the issues begin to reveal themselves.

Firstly, there’s clearly a great deal of bubbling under and around the black vinyl roof and along the tops of the n/s doors.

There are various scratches and scuffs on the bonnet and most panels.

There is a strip of discoloured paint running from the top to the bottom of the n/s/f wing.

There is some rust inside the front edge of the o/s/r wheel arch.

The boot lid has all manner of short, spiky scratches on it. They look like they could be the work of a small dog or cat, or a bird with particularly fearsome talons and an anger management problem.

The rear bumper is coming away from the body at the n/s corner.

Some of the rubber trim around the screens and windows is cracked, perished or otherwise failing to hide its age.

The interior condition is entirely consistent with its exterior counterpart. In other words, it’s basically sound but a bit dusty and grubby in some places and in need of some expert repair work in others.

The cream leather front seats, although comfortable and supportive in a uniquely cossetting Rolls-Royce way, are showing some signs of wear and damage, particularly the driver’s seat, which has a couple of tears on the backrest.

The seat cushions on the front and rear seats have, at some point, been lifted from their respective bases and need to be re-affixed.

The rubber trim around the windows is missing or perished in various places.

The carpets have held up reasonably well, as has the headlining.

The door cards are in decent condition aside from the wood veneers on the door cappings, which have cracked and shed their lacquer here and there.

The same is true of the wood veneers and lacquer along the dashboard – particularly on the glove compartment.

The trim along the base of the rear screen has come away, revealing the wood beneath.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t tried to start the vehicle.

The boot seems to be in good condition. Lifting up the carpets here reveals some rust dust but nothing more significant that we can see.

There’s a fair amount of rust dust in evidence and the odd spot of flaking but we haven’t seen anything that made us shake our heads vigorously or tut loudly.

You will want to come and see for yourself and reach your own conclusions.

There is a big dent in the sill underneath the front passenger door.

Everything in the engine bay appears to be in its right and proper place.

The car doesn’t come with a service history or record of ownership.

Currently, it has neither an MoT certificate nor a V5.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

We haven’t tried to start or drive the car so our understanding of it is somewhat limited.

There is work to be done, for sure, but just how much depends on the extent of any as yet unexplored corrosion issues.

Our hunch is that the car is rather better than its various flaws might suggest and that, provided the engine and mechanicals are up to scratch, it could well prove to be a highly rewarding buy for someone with the right vision (wedding or events car?), commitment and time to do this striking vehicle justice.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of £4,000 - £8,000, plus Bonhams bond payment and £250 NOVA fee.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.