This beautifully preserved low owner Shadow 1 has covered just 23000 miles in 49 years. Originally ordered by Mr. F. Farey of Girton, Cambridgeshire from Murkett Brothers, RR Distributors, Peterborough. A letter in the history file to Mr. Farey dated May 1972 states that Murkett Brothers were unable deliver a new Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow for 16 months, a testament to the high demand for the model at the time. Mr. Farey ordered his new car in a particularly attractive and unusual specification which received bespoke features rarely seen on the Silver Shadow, normally associated with the Phantom VI and Corniche models, Coffee Bean Brown paint, West of England cloth headlining in ‘Fawn’ and overrugs in Cumberland Stone. On completion the new car was registered NEW 70M on 1st August 1973, the number it retains to this day. Sadly, according to a handwritten note in the history file Mr. Farey died shortly after taking delivery and the car passed to his nephew, Mr. R. Everdell of Huntingdon. It is believed Mr. Everdell stored the Rolls-Royce in a clean and heated extension to his house which contributed to the preservation of the car. Stamps in the service schedule show that Murkett Brothers maintained the Silver Shadow until 2004 when, having covered just 20k miles to date. Maintenance then passed RR Specialists Colbrook of Peterborough, who still know the car well. Works in 2012 included new front and rear brake calipers and pads, new front dampers, four new tyres and a service. This lovely example comes with an extensive history file that contains many original documents, invoices, MOT certificates and tax discs. Also present is the original sales brochure with a Murkett Brothers stamp to the front cover. The car also has its large and small toolkit in place, and all original Yale keys. The full original bookpack is retained, containing the stamped service schedule, warranty card and Radiomobile radio instructions. The Beige leather is totally original, and never been connolised. Quite simply one of the best preserved examples you are ever likely to see. May P/X , £39,995
