1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and the documented history available is limited to that displayed in our photography section.

We have not tried to drive the car, and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released to the buyer or transporter immediately after the sale. For all enquiries relating to Customs, please contact CARS Europe BV.

Purchases will only be released once cleared funds are received. All vehicles must be collected after the payment of funds.

All storage charges must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Storage charges payment must be arranged with the storage company. Collection is strictly by appointment only.

Please send a booking email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

Collection either by buyer or third party is only possible for vehicles within customs bond if applicable import taxes paid are paid to import into country of bonded storage location.

As soon as The Market by Bonhams receives your payment, the accounts department will send a release note to the manager of the storage facility where your car(s) is stored.

CARS Europe BV will contact you just after the sale to confirm onward transport requirements. Direct contact at CARS for enquiries is as follows; Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carseurope.net.

STORAGE CHARGES - €30 + local VAT per motor car per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end.

CUSTOMS CHARGES - €500 per motor car (plus applicable permanent import taxes from bond).

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 1974 LHD auto Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow comes with no history and few service records.

VIN: SYESRX22331

The car’s odometer reads 60,638 kms.

We believe it entered the vendor’s collection in 2017.

With the proviso that we haven’t tried to start or drive this vehicle and can therefore only comment on its cosmetic condition, we think this 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is in decent condition but has a number of what appear to be largely cosmetic issues to address.

The bodywork seems to be in reasonable condition in general.

The panels are straight, even and free of any significant dinks, dents or creases that we can see, and the panel gaps and shut lines seem entirely consistent and even.

The pale metallic green paintwork is fine in some areas and less so in others.

The chrome and exterior trim are in good condition, although the chrome strips along the car’s flanks are a little dented and warped in places.

The lights, lenses, badging and other fixtures and fittings have endured the passage of time fairly well.

The wheels are in good order, as far as we can tell.

There are some scuffs and scratches on the passenger side front wing and on the corner of the same front wing outside the indicator housing.

A patch of rough, discoloured paint is evident on the bonnet and there are paint chips on the front wing on the driver’s side and a long scratch beneath the side indicator on the same flank.

There are various scratches, scuffs and scrapes on both driver’s-side doors and a patch of missing paint on the rear wheel arch on the same side.

Additionally, there are some paint chips on top of the rear wing on the driver’s side, some scuffs on the rear bumper, and some paint missing (and rust present) around the boot closure.

The interior is broadly comparable to the exterior in that it is really fairly good overall but there are some cosmetic issues to consider.

The only creasing is on the driver’s seat and even that is minimal. There are no cracks, splits or tears that we can see anywhere and the cream leather seats, front and back, are comfortable, supportive and, as far as we can tell, functional.

The carpets are in reasonable condition and there are Rolls-Royce over-mats in their protective plastic bags.

The wooden veneers on the dashboard have some cracks and the lacquer is peeling or missing in places from the door cappings.

The headlining is intact but discoloured towards the rear. The door cards are decent and all the Rolls-Royce toggles, stops, levers, switches and buttons appear to be fine, although, as we haven’t tried to start or drive the vehicle, we can’t make any claims about their full functionality.

The rear, passenger-side door has a disassembled ash-tray, the constituent parts of which are to be found in the storage pouch behind the front seat.

The boot contains a rather rusty-looking spare wheel and there is some rust dust in evidence under the carpet.

The undersides look to have a decent amount of structural integrity.

Everything in the engine bay looks clean, dry and in its right and proper place, although the sound-deadening material is rather ragged.

This car doesn’t come with any history or comprehensive service records. The document in the photo gallery is a photocopy, it is not original.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

None of the paperwork shown in the gallery in any way constitutes any kind of licensing or registration certification.

We think this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow appears to be in decent condition and has the benefit of low kilometres given its age. Provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals prove amenable to recommissioning, we think the job of returning this majestic vehicle to its former glory may well prove to be a rewarding and enjoyable one.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €6,000 - €10,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse in Amsterdam, 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’.